From Asia to Africa, ‘Vishwaguru’ India plays a key role in growth of Global South

From Asia to Africa, ‘Vishwaguru’ India plays a key role in growth of Global South

New Delhi, March 2 - In yet another proof of its emergence as an emphatic voice of the Global South, India joined hands with "valued friend" Mauritius once again to strengthen its maritime security and foster socio-economic development.

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Pak Presidential polls: Asif Ali Zardari, Mahmood Achakzai file nomination papers

Pak Presidential polls: Asif Ali Zardari, Mahmood Achakzai file nomination papers

Islamabad, March 2 - PPP and the PML-N joint candidate Asif Ali Zardari and PTI backed Sunni Ittehad Council's candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai have filed nomination for the presidential polls in Pakistan, scheduled on March 9.

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India to continue working with Bhutan on its development agenda

India to continue working with Bhutan on its development agenda

New Delhi, March 1 - The annual India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held in the national capital on Friday with both sides reviewing the progress of the projects supported by the Indian government in the Himalayan nation.

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Indian-Americans certain BJP will ride back to power under PM Modi

Indian-Americans certain BJP will ride back to power under PM Modi

New Delhi, March 2 - As they keenly wait for the grand electoral spectacle to unfold in their country of origin, most Indian-Americans say they are certain that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will storm back to power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Ukraine, Netherlands sign deal on security cooperation

Ukraine, Netherlands sign deal on security cooperation

Kiev, March 2 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed an agreement on security cooperation between the two countries, the presidential press service reported.

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Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds

Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds

Ottawa, March 2 - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly has said that Canada is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds.

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Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan

Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan

Ankara, March 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has called for a truce in Gaza before the holy month of Ramadan expected to begin this year around March 11.

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UN expert urges US to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Assange

UN expert urges US to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Geneva, March 2 - A UN expert has urged the UK authorities not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the US government to drop the charges.

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UN team visits Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

UN team visits Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

United Nations, March 2 - A UN team visited Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and brought aid, the first time the world body has been able to deliver aid into besieged northern Gaza in over a week, said UN humanitarians.

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US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen

US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen

Sanaa, March 2 - The US-British military coalition launched two airstrikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, residents and the media reported.

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Singapore to legislate for strengthened digital infrastructure protection

Singapore to legislate for strengthened digital infrastructure protection

Singapore, March 2 - The Singaporean government will introduce an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act to Parliament next week, which will expand the coverage of crucial digital infrastructure, said Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information.

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Russia has no plan to station nuclear weapons in space: Putin

Russia has no plan to station nuclear weapons in space: Putin

Moscow, March 2 - Russia does not plan to deploy nuclear weapons in space, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the country's security council members.

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Finland’s new president Stubb takes office

Finland’s new president Stubb takes office

Helsinki, March 2 - Alexander Stubb took office as the 13th President of Finland on Friday during a session of the Finnish Parliament, succeeding Sauli Niinisto.

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Pakistan sees 97 militant attacks in Feb: Report

Pakistan sees 97 militant attacks in Feb: Report

Islamabad, March 2 - Pakistan experienced 97 militant attacks in February, resulting in 87 fatalities and 118 injuries, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) said.

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UN peacekeepers briefly detained by locals in Lebanon

UN peacekeepers briefly detained by locals in Lebanon

Beirut, March 2 - The UN peacekeepers were "briefly detained" two days ago by "local individuals" in Lebanon while on their way to Beirut, an official of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said.

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Ukraine approves plan of cooperation with NATO in 2024

Ukraine approves plan of cooperation with NATO in 2024

Kiev, March 2 - Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov signed a plan for the implementation of the adapted Annual National Program of Cooperation with NATO for 2024, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry reported.

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Pakistan’s presidential election on March 9

Pakistan’s presidential election on March 9

Islamabad, March 1 - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced that the election for the office of the South Asian country's president will be held on March 9.

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India to implement hybrid power project in Sri Lanka’s northern islands

India to implement hybrid power project in Sri Lanka’s northern islands

Colombo, March 1 - India on Friday inked a pact with Sri Lanka to provide renewable energy to three islands Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu off Jaffna which are completely cut off from the national grid.

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Musk sues OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman over agreement breach around AI

Musk sues OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman over agreement breach around AI

San Francisco, March 1 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they breached their original contractual agreements around AI.

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PTI-backed candidate Ali Amin Gandapur elected K-P CM, PML-N’s Sardar Ayaz Sadiq new NA Speaker

PTI-backed candidate Ali Amin Gandapur elected K-P CM, PML-N’s Sardar Ayaz Sadiq new NA Speaker

Islamabad, March 1 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed candidate Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday was elected as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province while PML-N's Sardar Ayaz Sadiq became the National Assembly Speaker.

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