UN Security Council adopts resolution on Red Sea attacks by Houthis
United Nations, Jan 11 - The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to condemn the attacks by the Houthi militia on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Pakistani PM calls for deepening int’l cooperation to ensure global health security
Islamabad, Jan 11 - Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has called for enhanced international cooperation to guarantee global health security.
Scientists deem 2023 as 2nd-hottest year on record in New Zealand
Wellington, Jan 10 - The past three years have been record setting years in New Zealand summer temperatures, with 2023 confirmed to be the second hottest year on record, scientists said on Wednesday.
World Bank forecasts Sri Lankan economy to grow 1.7% in 2024
Colombo, Jan 10 -The World Bank forecasts the Sri Lankan economy to grow by 1.7 per cent in 2024 and by 2.4 per cent in 2025, according to its report on global economic prospects issued on Wednesday.
Japanese parliamentary delegation meets K’taka Min MB Patil
Bengaluru, Jan 10 - Assuring that the government would come up with a new clean mobility policy, Large and Medium Industries Minister, MB Patil, on Wednesday invited a Japanese delegation to consider investing in the sector.
British-Indian dentist fined for dodging over 53K pounds in tax
London, Jan 10 - An Indian-origin dentist in England's West Midlands region has been ordered to pay 22,654 pounds by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for evading tax worth 53,528 pounds.
Malaysia’s Nov 2023 unemployment rate returns to pre-Covid level
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10 - Malaysia's unemployment rate in November 2023 fell to 3.3 per cent and returned to the pre-Covid pandemic level, registering 569,200 unemployed people, official data showed on Wednesday.
Australian inflation falls to near 2-year low
Canberra, Jan 10 - Australia's rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years, official data revealed on Wednesday.
Japan quake toll spikes to 203
Tokyo, Jan 10 - Tokyo, Jan 9 (IANS) The death toll from the devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, increased to 203 on Wednesday, with 68 people remaining unaccounted for, local authorities said.
Norwegian Parliament greenlights seabed mineral exploration
Oslo, Jan 10 - The Norwegian Parliament has voted in favour of allowing mineral exploration and exploitation on the deep seabed, edging the Nordic nation closer to becoming the first country in the world to initiate commercial deep-sea mining.
Spain announces return of facemasks in hospitals
Madrid, Jan 10 - The Spanish government has imposed the mandatory use of facemasks in hospitals and health centres from Wednesday, following a sharp escalation of Covid-19 and flu cases in recent weeks.
Imran Khan’s PTI missing from poll body’s symbols’ list
Islamabad, Jan 10 - Ahead of the crucial February 8 general elections in Pakistan, former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was not included in the national poll body's list of symbols allotted to parties.
Fail rates for Australian citizenship test surge
Canberra, Jan 10 - The number of people aspiring to become Australian citizens who fail the country's test has increased significantly since the country's governing Labor Party came to power in May 2022, new data revealed on Wednesday.
Dutch parties resume talks over new coalition govt
The Hague, Jan 10 - Negotiations among major Dutch parties over the formation of a new coalition government have again resumed after a break for Christmas and the year end holidays.
India has reservations over buying energy from Nepal produced by Chinese: Prachanda
Kathmandu, Jan 10 - Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” on Wednesday said that India has reservations over buying energy from the Himalayan nation produced by Chinese contractors.
S.Koreans aged 70 and older outnumber those in 20s for 1st time
Seoul, Jan 10 - South Korea's elderly population aged 70 and older outnumbered those in their 20s for the first time last year, as the society is rapidly aging amid record low birth rates, government statistics revealed on Wednesday.
B’desh PM Sheikh Hasina takes oath for historic 4th term in office
Dhaka, Jan 10 - Following the ruling Awami League's (AL) win in the January 7 Bangladesh general elections, incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took the oath of office on Wednesday for her historic fourth-consecutive term.
S.Korea oppn leader leaves hospital after stabbing attack
Seoul, Jan 10 - South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung left the hospital on Wednesday, eight days after he was stabbed in the neck.
US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles, drones launched into Red Sea
Washington, Jan 10 - The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday said the Navy shot down a barrage of drone and missile attacks launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi militia to the southern Red Sea, in one of the largest attacks by
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy renamed country representative on WHO board
Washington, Jan 10 - Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been named again to serve as the US's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization (WHO) by President Joe Biden.