Hindu vote becomes a factor in US elections
Washington, Feb 27 - Niraj Antani, a Republican running for US Congress, is aggressively projecting his Hindu faith. Bhavini Patel, a Democrat running for Congress, is battling allegations of courting Hindu nationalist donors. And Indian-descent donors are pressing the Biden-Harris campaign for a
Japan sees record population loss in 2023
Tokyo, Feb 27 - Japan's population shrank with a record loss of 831,872 in 2023, as per preliminary data released by country's health ministry on Tuesday.
Indian investigative journalist killed in New York fire
New York, Feb 26 - An Indian investigative journalist has died in a building fire in New York City despite firefighters’ heroic efforts to save the people trapped in the apartment building.
Mexican Foreign Minister urges US to regularise migrants’ legal status
Mexico City, Feb 27 - Highlighting the importance of Mexican migrant workers to the US economy, Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena has again urged Washington to regularise their legal status.
UN to hold World Social Summit in 2025
United Nations, Feb 27 - The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution that decides to convene the World Social Summit in 2025.
Biden expects Gaza ceasefire by March 4
Washington, Feb 27 - US President Joe Biden has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by next Monday (March 4) on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.
UN wants strengthened, empowered Palestinian govt: Spokesman
United Nations, Feb 27 - The United Nations (UN) wants to see a strengthened and empowered Palestinian government, a spokesman of the world body has said in response to the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.
Hungarian Parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid
Budapest, Feb 27 - Hungary's lawmakers have approved a bill on Sweden's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Palestinian President accepts resignation of Shtayyeh’s govt
Ramallah, Feb 27 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has reportedly accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh's government.
Leaders from 180 nations gather in Nairobi for UN Environment Assembly
Nairobi, Feb 26 - Ministers of environment and other leaders from more than 180 nations convened in Nairobi on Monday for the start of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), to be held till March 1.
Indian-origin banker quits high-paying job to serve as volunteer at UAE temple
Dubai, Feb 26 - A 43-year-old Indian-origin investment banker quit his high-paying job in Dubai last year to serve as a full-time volunteer at the BAPS Abu Dhabi temple, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month.
Pak President rejects summary to summon National Assembly session
Islamabad, Feb 26 - Pakistan President Arif Alvi has rejected a summary to summon the National Assembly session, sources said, in which newly-elected MNAs will take oath, according to a media report.
Palestinian govt submits resignation to President Abbas: PM
Ramallah, Feb 26 - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday said that he submitted his government's resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas.
Maryam Nawaz becomes Pakistan’s first woman Chief Minister
Islamabad, Feb 26 - Amid boycotts and delays, the Punjab Assembly on Monday elected PML-N's Maryam Nawaz as the first female Chief Minister of the province and Pakistan, media reported.
Ukrainian FM Kuleba calls for Europe to suspend ammunition sales to third countries
Kiev, Feb 26 - Europe should suspend ammunition exports to third countries other than Ukraine in light of the shortages faced by the Ukrainian military, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with a german media portal published on Monday, media
France to host allied conference to reaffirm support for Ukraine
Paris, Feb 26 - French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host a conference for Kiev's partners on Monday to strengthen the allied commitment to Ukraine after the full-scale war entered its third year, media reported.
Pak President urges united fight against poverty, malnutrition
Islamabad, Feb 26 - Pakistani President Arif Alvi has called on the nation to work together to fight the challenges of poverty, malnutrition, stunting and maternal and neonatal deaths.
Over 45.8 mn children to receive polio vaccination in Pakistan: Health Ministry
Islamabad, Feb 26 - A week-long countrywide polio vaccination campaign is going to start in Pakistan from Monday, in which more than 45.8 million children under five years of age will be vaccinated, the Pakistani Health Ministry said.
MEA rejects reports of Indians with Russian Army seeking help for discharge
New Delhi, Feb 26 - The Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday that it remains committed to pursuing all the relevant cases of its nationals for an early discharge from the Russian army.
Netanyahu for stepping up attacks in Rafah even as truce talks underway
Tel Aviv, Feb 26 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that a military operation in Rafah was necessary to ensure victory in the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza strip.