Muraleedharan bats for Global South; urges G20 to maintain focus on development-related issues
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 - Recalling the consensus achieved in the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration (NDLD), Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan has urged the grouping to maintain its focus on development-related issues.
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
Manila, Feb 23 - The Philippines has become the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Friday.
Israel to send delegation for Gaza truce talks in Paris
Jerusalem, Feb 23 - Israel's war cabinet decided on Thursday night to send a delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks in Paris on Friday, as international negotiators renew efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas.
US makes first lunar landing in over 50 years
Los Angeles, Feb 23 - US company Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander has touched down on the moon, marking the first American spacecraft to land on the lunar surface in more than 50 years.
PTI offered ‘lucrative position’ for making rigging allegations, claims ex-Rawalpindi Commissioner
Islamabad, Feb 22 - Withdrawing all his allegations related to rigging in the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha said he was “extremely ashamed, embarrassed”, and claimed that he made the move in coordination with a Pakistan
Strong earnings report from Nvidia bolsters optimism on Wall Street
New York, Feb 22 - US stocks soared higher on Thursday after a strong earnings report from tech giant Nvidia bolstered investor optimism on Wall Street, a media report said.
Imran wants IMF aid to Pakistan stalled over ‘rigged’ elections
Rawalpindi, Feb 22 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan will write to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), demanding to stop its support for Pakistan due to the "rigged elections", party leader Ali Zafar said on Thursday, media reports said.
China one of the costliest places in the world to raise a child
Hong Kong, Feb 22 - China is one of the most expensive places in the world to raise a child in relative terms, a new report said, with the disproportionate impact on women driving the country’s precipitously low fertility rate as it grapples
PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3
Islamabad, Feb 22 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday announced to hold intra-party polls on March 3.
Russia-US relations won’t improve for decades: Dmitry Medvedev
Moscow, Feb 22 - Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev Thursday said that Russia-US ties will not improve in the coming years and even decades.
Japan’s stock index surpasses record high set 34 years ago
Tokyo, Feb 22 - Japan's main stock index has hit an all-time closing high, surpassing the previous record set 34 years ago, a media report said.
US asks Pakistan to respect freedom of expression, end social media curbs
Washington, Feb 22 - The US has asked Pakistan to respect freedom of expression and restore access to X and social media platforms.
Verdict on Assange US extradition appeal to be announced at later date
London, Feb 22 - The UK High Court on Wednesday concluded its two-day hearing on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's appeal against his extradition to the US on espionage charges, but the judges said they would give their decision at a later date.
Tunisia prevents over 75,000 illegal immigrants to enter Italy
Tunis, Feb 22 - Tunisia in 2023 intercepted more than 75,000 illegal migrants while they were attempting to enter Europe via the Mediterranean Sea route to Italy, media reported.
15 killed as mine collapses in Venezuela
Caracas, Feb 22 - Fifteen people were killed and 11 others injured after a mine collapsed in La Paragua in Venezuela's Bolivar state.
India, US can play key role in shaping geopolitical landscape of Indo-Pacific: Defense Secretary
New Delhi, 21 Feb - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Wednesday that India and the United States are key stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region, bound by shared values and common interests.
Israel foreign ministry to distribute Hamas atrocities report globally
Tel Aviv, Feb 22 - Israel‘s foreign ministry will distribute globally a report of the Association of Aid Centers for Victims of Sexual Assault detailing the systematic abuse committed by Hamas during the massacre in the southern Israel on October 7.
IDF to attack Rafah during Ramadan if hostage deal not reached: Benny Gantz
Tel Aviv, Feb 22 - The Israel Minister without portfolio and member of War Cabinet in the government, Benny Gantz has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was prepared for a military operation in Rafah during the month of Ramadan if a
Romania to hold presidential election in September: PM
Bucharest, Feb 22 - Romania is set to hold its presidential election in September, as confirmed by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who is also the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 22 - US warplanes launched five airstrikes targeting Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, media reported.