Israel Defense Minister meets IDF soldiers, criticizes ex-PM Naftali Bennett
Tel Aviv, Dec 30 - Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday at the Ramat David Airbase in northern Israel.
No bilateral extradition treaty: Pakistan on India’s request to hand over Hafiz Saeed
Islamabad, Dec 29 - Pakistan on Friday said that it has received a request from India to extradite Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the chief of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) but said it may not take any action on it in the absence of an
New Hampshire voters care a tuppence for Haley’s civil war comments even as critics pound her
Washington, Dec 29 - Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was let off the hook for her comments on the American civil war sans slavery by the voters in New Hampshire where she has built up a strong lead in her attempts to
Setback for Trump as Maine strikes him off state ballot after Colorado
Washington, Dec 29 - Former US President Donald Trump was struck off the primary ballot by another state Maine after Colorado thus pitching the 2024 election into "deeper chaos and a constitutional confusion" over "insurrectionist charges", reports said.
Hindu American Antani seeks his spot in US Congress, wishes to write history
Niraj Antani, Ohio’s first Indian American State Senator, announced his campaign for Congress from the state’s second congressional district.
Hamas delegation to visit Egypt for Gaza ceasefire negotiations
A Hamas delegation will visit Egypt on Friday to give its ‘observations’ about an Egyptian plan for a ceasefire recently put forward, media reports said.
Travelers in US combat bad weather on one of the busiest travel days of the year
Dangerous winter weather is impacting holidaymakers in the United States ahead of New Year’s Eve.
Jaishankar condemns defacing of Hindu temple in US, says separatists should not be given space
Jaishankar condemns defacing of Hindu temple in US, says separatists should not be given space
L’Oreal heiress is first woman to amass a fortune of $100bn
London, Dec 29 - The L’Oreal heiress and businesswoman, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, has become the first woman to amass a fortune of $100bn, media reports said.
Russia reinforcing defense, reconnaissance capabilities: report
New Delhi, Dec 29 - After the Ukraine developed new drone strike strategy, the Russians have respond by reinforcing their defense and reconnaissance capabilities, media reports said.
US Defense Secretary discusses Gaza civilian safety & aid in phone call with Israeli minister
New Delhi, Dec 29 - United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday held a telephone conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in which the leaders discussed the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, protection of civilians and humanitarian aid, media
China amends criminal law
Beijing, Dec 29 - The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Friday voted to adopt the Amendment XII to the Criminal Law.
Want to have peaceful relations with all countries, including India: Pakistan
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Pakistan has said that they want to have peaceful relations with all countries, including the eastern neighbor India, media reports said.
Pak court allows PTI leaders to hold election meetings with Imran Khan in jail
New Delhi, Dec 29 - A court in Pakistan on Friday granted PTI leaders and lawyers permission to visit former Prime Minister Imran Khan hold the election meetings in the run-up to the February 8 polls, media reports said.
Shot down drone, anti-ship missile fired by Houthi in Red Sea: US
New Delhi, Dec 29 - The US on Friday said that it has shot down a drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Huthi, media reports said.
Mexico, US agree to strengthen cooperation to mitigate irregular migration
Mexico City, Dec 29 - Mexico and the United States agreed to strengthen their collaboration to address "the root causes" of irregular migration and to halt human trafficking, Mexico's Foreign Ministry (SRE) has announced.
American Judith Weinstein was killed by Hamas on Oct 7: Biden
New Delhi, Dec 29 - President Joe Biden has said that the American Judith Weinstein -- who was believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas -- was killed by Hamas on October 7, media reports said.
Nawaz Sharif to contest NA seat in Mansehra
Lahore, Dec 29 - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will contests the upcoming general election from Manshera NA-15 constituency, media reports said.
Venezuela launches military operation against ‘threat’ from Britain
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered a joint military action by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) in eastern Venezuela amid what he described as a "threat" from Britain.
German authorities prepare for potential riots on New Year’s Eve
Berlin, Dec 29 - Drawing lessons from the riots and attacks on emergency services that occurred on New Year's Eve 2023, Germany's emergency services are preparing to be present in large numbers during the year-end festivities across the country, appealing to the public