Laos capital aims to become green city by 2030
Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital, Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendly urban environment by 2030. The plan focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving waste management, conserving
Harris tells supporters to safeguard their power
In her first message after her concession speech, a subdued and sad-sounding US Vice President Kamala Harris has told her supporters to safeguard their power. As the nation awaits her next act, she said in a video message, “I just have to remind
New centre to strengthen Australian ties with Southeast Asia: FM Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has launched the ASEAN-Australia Centre in the nation’s capital. Wong and Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), officially launched the new centre at an event in Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday
Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten North American jobs, says Mexican employers’ association
US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada could threaten the regional job market and create economic uncertainty, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) warned. Coparmex on Wednesday said that Trump’s repeated tariff threats would impact the
India can become AI chip capital of the world: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son
As India makes strides in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, SoftBank’s Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said that the country can become the AI chip capital of the world. In a meeting with some leading Indian startup founders in the national capital,
Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that its Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as the ADB’s 11th president. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japan’s prime minister and minister of finance, Xinhua news agency reported. He
Global study links 1.5 million deaths every year to air pollution from wildfires
An Australian-led international research has found that over 1.5 million deaths globally every year were linked to the health impacts of air pollution caused by landscape fires. According to the research published on Thursday by Monash University in Melbourne, 1.53 million deaths per
EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. The EAM on Tuesday wrote in a post on X, “A warm meeting with DPM
Moroccan king urges ‘decisive action’ to achieve ceasefire in Palestinian territories
Moroccan King Mohammed VI called for ‘decisive action’ to achieve an immediate, comprehensive, and sustainable ceasefire in Palestinian territories, emphasising the importance of joint efforts to protect human rights, implement UN resolutions, and uphold international law. In a letter to Cheikh Niang, chairman
Hyundai Motor to buy back $716 million in shares to enhance shareholder value
Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it will buy back 1 trillion won ($716 million) worth of its own shares as part of efforts to boost its shareholder value. In the buyback plan approved by the board of directors, Hyundai will repurchase 4.66 million
G7 foreign ministers urge Israel to comply with international law
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries called on Israel to comply with its obligations under international law at a meeting. The ministers said in a statement that they support a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the full implementation of
UN welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement
The United Nations welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a senior UN official said in a statement. The agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), to restore the
India, UK need to collaborate in AI, tele-medicine, agri-tech: Piyush Goyal
India and the UK have the potential to further collaborate in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), tele-medicine, climate modelling, and agri-tech to improve the lives of millions of people in both countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Addressing
People picked bones out of a comment: Head quashes rumours of cracks in Australian Test team
Australia batter Travis Head has refuted claims the Test side is fractured after Josh Hazlewood caused a stir with a comment that implied there might be a split in the dressing room. Hazlewood fronted the media after play on day three and was
Judge dismisses election interference case against trump
A federal judge has dismissed the election interference case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, granting the special prosecutor’s request citing the changed circumstances after he won the presidency. Special prosecutor Jack Smith filed requests to the judges in the two cases he had
BGT 2024-25: Australia’s top order is major concern, opines Greg Chappell ahead of Adelaide Test
Former India head coach Greg Chappell believes that the Australian top order is a major concern for the hosts after a 295-run loss to India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth. India’s win was the biggest by the margin of runs
Cher says she was ‘shocked’ after finding out her real name
Music legend Cher shared that she was stunned when she obtained a copy of her birth certificate and found out her real name had been incorrectly registered as Cheryl. The 78-year-old singer was raised as Cherilyn Sarkisian, but in 1979, she applied for
Bangladeshi cyber criminals target ISKCON’s spiritual media platforms after arrest of Hindu priest
Hours after the Bangladeshi authorities arrested and sent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari to jail, ISKCON Bangladesh revealed on Tuesday that its official social media page—crucial for the preservation of Sanatan Dharma and the community’s well-being in the country—has been targeted by
Trump wins legal battle as judge dismisses election interference case
A judge has agreed to dismiss Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case. President-elect Trump faced charges related to his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, which ultimately led to the January 6th attack on the U.S.
PM Modi appreciates Guyana president’s support for ‘ek ped maa ke naam’ initiative
In response to Guyana’s President Irfan Ali’s remarks in support of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (A Tree for Mother)’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remarked that his support would always be cherished. PM Modi wrote in a post on