Ecuador’s youngest-ever President Daniel Noboa takes office
Quito, Nov 24 - Daniel Noboa has been sworn in as President of Ecuador, pledging to move the country forward, reduce poverty and tackle crime during his brief 18-month term in office.
New Zealand announces new coalition govt
Wellington, Nov 24 - Three political parties of New Zealand announced on Friday the lineup for a new coalition government after weeks of negotiations.
Israel expects at least 2 more months of fighting against Hamas: Defense Minister
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that the country's war with the Hamas is expected to last for at least two more months despite the four-day humanitarian pause agreed by the two sides slated to begin on Friday.
Gaza death toll surges to more than 14,800
Gaza, Nov 24 - As the four-day humanitarian pause agreed between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Friday, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has increased to more than 14,800, according to the Government Media Office (GMO) in the enclave.
Hamas will have to pay the price for Oct 7: Israeli politician Ruth Wasserman Lande
Tel Aviv, Nov 24 - The Hamas leadership will have to pay the price for its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, says Ruth Wasserman Lande -- a former member of the Knesset (Parliament) and former advisor to late President Shimon Peres.
Ceasefire to commence on Friday, Hamas to release 13 hostages in Qatar-brokered deal
Jerusalem, Nov 23 - A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will commence from Friday morning and the Hamas has agreed to free at least 13 hostages under a deal brokered by the Qatar.
China renews alerts for cold waves, strong winds
Beijing, Nov 23 - China's meteorological authorities on Thursday renewed a yellow alert for cold waves, with temperature drops and strong winds expected to hit various parts of the country in the coming days.
New Zealand concludes negotiations to form govt
Wellington, Nov 23 - Three New Zealand political parties on Thursday concluded weeks of negotiations to form a government and will announce the details in a signing ceremony on Friday.
Attempt on my life threat to US sovereignty: Khalistan leader Pannun
New Delhi, November 23 - Calling the foiled attempt on his life 'transnational terrorism' and threat to US sovereignty, Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said on Thursday that he will let the American government respond to it.
Skilled migrants face recruitment barriers in Australia: Research
Canberra, Nov 23 - Skilled migrants in Australia face recruitment barriers that lead to a surplus of overqualified delivery and taxi drivers while necessary jobs remain unfilled, a new research revealed on Thursday.
IDF arrests director of Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Tel Aviv, Nov 23 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday arrested Mohammed Abu Selemya, director of the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, along with few other staffers of the largest medical facility in the besieged enclave.
Most Israeli factories recover from war-related shutdown: Survey
Jerusalem, Nov 23 - Israeli factories have been recovering from a large-scale shutdown witnessed at the beginning of the ongoing war with Hamas, according to an industry surve.
China sees undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in children: Report
Beijing, Nov 23 - China is experiencing a major pneumonia outbreak with no known cause in children, and it is overwhelming paediatric hospitals in the country, according to a report.
4 kids dead in Philippines residential complex fire
Manila, Nov 23 - Four children, including an 11-month-old infant, were killed and two others injured in a fire that erupted at a residential complex in Cebu City in the central Philippines on Thursday, authorities said.
115 killed by Israeli attacks on Lebanon during border clashes
Beirut, Nov 23 - A total of 115 people have been killed in Lebanon since border clashes with Israel started after the Hamas's massive assault against the Jewish nation on October 7, a military source said.
Anti-Islam populist leader’s party leads Dutch elections: Exit poll
The Hague, Nov 23 - The Party for Freedom (PVV) led by veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders is leading the 2023 Dutch parliamentary elections, according to a first exit poll issued by public broadcaster NOS
UK Chancellor announces major tax cut to boost economic growth
London, Nov 23 - UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a package of tax cuts for businesses and workers, designed to boost the country's economic growth.
US warship shoots down drones launched from Yemen
Washington, Nov 23 - The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that an American warship which was on patrol in the Red Sea, shot down "multiple one-way attack drones launched from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen".
Pyongyang vows to restore all military measures halted under 2018 inter-Korean accord
Seoul, Nov 23 - North Korea on Thursday said it will immediately restore all military measures halted under a 2018 inter-Korean military accord after Seoul suspended part of the tension reduction deal following Pyongyang's launch of a military spy satellite.
Agents charging Indian students more ahead of UK govt ban on dependents
London, Nov 23 - Education agents are charging Indian students more money to secure spots at UK universities ahead of a government ban, which prohibits dependents from entering the country, beginning January 1, 2024.