Yemen’s Houthis hold funeral for 17 militants killed in US, UK airstrikes
Sanaa, Feb 11 - Yemen's Houthis held a funeral for 17 militants, who were killed in recent US and British airstrikes, targeting Houthi sites.
Biden’s re-election team hits back at Trump and his counsel
New York, Feb 10 - US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign managers launched a frontal attack on his predecessor Donald Trump's confused state of mind and slurring in his speech in retaliation to his appointee counsel Robert Hur alleging Biden suffered from memory
Imran to decide next PM of Pakistan: PTI Chairman
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Saturday that party founder Imran Khan will decide who will be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Pak Polls: In shock result, Imran’s allies win most seats
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Independent candidates affiliated to jailed Pakistani political leader Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won most of the National Assembly seats in Pakistan’s general elections, delivering a surprise victory in a vote marred by slow count and rigging allegations,
Microsoft ends week with $3.125 tn MCap, becomes most valuable company ever
New York, Feb 10 - Microsoft ended the week with a market capitalisation of $3.125 trillion, the highest for any company ever, Barron’s reported.
Google doubles down on efforts to combat misinformation ahead of EU elections
London, Feb 10 - Google has announced to support the European parliamentary elections by surfacing high-quality information to voters, safeguarding its platforms from abuse and equipping campaigns with the best-in-class security tools and training.
Kamala Harris slams special counsel’s claim about Biden’s age, memory
Washington, Feb 10 - US Vice President Kamala Harris, trusted lieutenant and running mate of President Joe Biden in 2024 presidential elections, is using her outreach and clout with African Americans, Hispanics and Asians and Indians in tandem with the White House working
India, Rwanda hold defence cooperation committee meeting
New Delhi, Feb 9 - India and Rwanda held the first edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Rwandan capital Kigali, an official statement said on Friday.
Israel-Hamas war: Egyptian officials in Tel Aviv to iron out ceasefire bottlenecks
Tel Aviv, Feb 10 - As the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel continuing with several human casualties, top Egyptian officials have reached Tel Aviv to accelerate ceasefire talks and possible hostage release deal.
Pakistan awaits final poll results; PML(N), PPP hold talks for alliance to form govt
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Even as final results of the Pakistan general elections are awaited, PTI founder Imran Khan and PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have claimed win and delivered victory speeches.
Jaishankar visits Sailani Avenue, named after Indian-origin soldier in Australia
New Delhi, Feb 10 - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Indian community leaders as he visited Sailani Avenue, a street in Australia's Perth city named after Shimla-born soldier Nain Singh Sailani.
Independents to be kingmaker in Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 10 - With most of the independent candidates in the Pakistan general elections securing win, major political parties are set to invite them to come on board as they hold the key to the next government in the country.
Indian-origin tech executive dies after assault outside US restaurant
New York, Feb 10 - A 41-year-old Indian-origin tech executive has died in the US, days after he was assaulted outside a restaurant in Washington, according to media reports.
Claiming two-thirds majority, Imran delivers AI generated ‘victory’ speech
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Claiming two-thirds majority in the Pakistan general elections, PTI founder Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in Adiala jail, delivered an AI generated "victory" speech.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing since ‘1st moment’ of Gaza conflict
Cairo, Feb 10 - The Egyptian presidency, in response to US President Joe Biden's statement, has said that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing to enable the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip since "the first moment" of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Philippines landslide death toll surges to 27, with 89 missing
Manila, Feb 10 - The death toll in a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines this week has climbed to 27, with 89 remaining missing, authorities said.
Erdogan urges unity in Islamic countries against Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Istanbul, Feb 10 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic countries to act in unity in response to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Syria intercepts drones near capital
Damascus, Feb 10 - Syrian air defences have intercepted two combat drones launched from the direction of Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Syrian Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Israeli attack targets western Damascus region
Damascus, Feb 10 - An Israeli missile attack targetted areas west of the Syrian capital of Damascus after midnight, witnesses and local media said early Saturday.
Israel rejects half of aid requests for Gaza Strip: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 10 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that Israel has rejected half of the aid requests submitted by the agency for the northern Gaza Strip.