Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to Visit India on His First Overseas Trip
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a two-day official visit to India from December 15 to 17, marking his first international trip since taking office in September. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet spokesperson and Health Minister Nalinda
Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria
Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden’s administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country. The US faces a quandary
Israeli PM declares disengagement agreement defunct after fall of al-Assad’s government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the 1974 UN-monitored Disengagement Agreement, which established a demilitarized buffer zone between Israel and Syria, has “collapsed.” Netanyahu made the comments during a visit to Mount Bental in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a vantage
Former Indonesian Cabinet Secretary wins Jakarta Governor election
Indonesia’s former Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung won the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election after the Jakarta branch of the country’s General Elections Commission (KPU) completed the vote count on Sunday afternoon. According to the results, Pramono and his running mate Rano Karno, an actor
South Korean FM discusses alliance with top US envoy in second meeting since martial law
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with US Ambassador Philip Goldberg late Sunday to discuss efforts to strengthen and maintain the bilateral alliance in the aftermath of last week’s martial law debacle, Cho’s office said. “Minister Cho emphasised the government’s firm commitment
Bangladeshi govt warns foreign nationals against illegal residency, employment
The Bangladeshi interim government has issued a warning stating that foreign nationals will not be allowed to stay or work illegally in the country. Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam made the announcement on Sunday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. When asked
Syrians to determine their country’s future: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the future of Syria is for the Syrians to determine, emphasizing that significant work remains to ensure an orderly political transition and the rebuilding of institutions. In a statement on Sunday, Guterres reiterated his call for “calm
Biden orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria amid uncertainty following overthrow of al-Assad
Amid growing uncertainty in Syria following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the United States has bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) as President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to recalibrate its strategy in the country. The US is facing a complex
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer receives contract extension
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer has been awarded a two-year contract extension, ensuring he will remain in charge until December 2026. This extension means Sawyer will oversee New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India next year,
Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport after mid-air snag
A SpiceJet flight from Chennai to Kochi made an emergency return to Chennai airport due to a sudden technical glitch mid-air on Monday morning. The flight, which took off from Chennai at 6:30 A.M. with 117 passengers, including crew members, encountered the issue
Daniel Craig reveals why ‘male vulnerability’ is interesting
Hollywood star Daniel Craig shared his thoughts on the concept of “male vulnerability,” calling it “interesting” and noting that men, despite appearing tough, are often hiding their vulnerabilities. Craig explained, “Male vulnerability is really interesting because, as tough as men appear to be,
Assad Flees to Russia After Rebels Take Over Damascus
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, has reportedly fled to Russia after rebels captured Damascus. According to a Russian state news agency, the Kremlin has granted Assad political asylum, offering him refuge in Moscow. The fall of Damascus to the
Putin approves signing Russia-Belarus security guarantee agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a proposal to sign a security guarantee agreement with Belarus within the framework of the Union State, the Kremlin said in a statement. “By his order, the president resolved to approve the Russian Foreign Ministry’s proposal, coordinated
Subsidiary of US consulting firm pays $122 million to resolve South Africa bribery case involving Indian ex-executive
A subsidiary of global consulting company McKinsey has agreed to a $122.85 million settlement with US prosecutors in a South African bribery case involving a former Indian executive, officials said. “McKinsey Africa has agreed to pay a criminal penalty of more than $122
India to chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the first time
India has been chosen to chair the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), according to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Austria on Friday. Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, officially assumed
Canada launches Arctic foreign policy
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the launch of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy. The Arctic Foreign Policy is a diplomatic strategy designed to guide Canada’s engagement in the Arctic. It aims to enhance Canada’s presence and partnerships to address current needs while maintaining
Romania to restart presidential election, investigation launched against leading candidate
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) has decided to annul the entire electoral process of the presidential elections, despite the second round of voting already having begun for the diaspora. The ruling was announced on Friday, just two days before the second round,
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 awarded to former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet
Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and a prominent global advocate for human rights, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development. The announcement was made by an international jury chaired by Shivshankar Menon, former National Security
Russian foreign minister warns of nuclear escalation risks in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed concerns about the potential for nuclear escalation in Ukraine, while reaffirming Russia’s openness to dialogue. In an interview with American reporter Tucker Carlson, Lavrov discussed Russia-US relations, the ongoing Ukraine crisis, and the broader geopolitical context.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy seek to cut government spending
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to head the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), have begun meetings with congressional Republicans to discuss cutting federal spending and regulations. The goal is to overhaul the federal budget, a challenge that has