S.Korea Prez Yoon calls for approaching low birthrate issue from different perspective
Seoul, Dec 26 - South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol called on Tuesday for approaching the issue of the country's surprisingly declining birthrate from a fundamentally different perspective, emphasising the need to identify its causes and find effective solutions.
S.Korea to add 700 more items to export ban list against Russia, Belarus
Seoul, Dec 26 - South Korea will tighten export controls against Russia and Belarus by significantly expanding its list of items subject to export restrictions, including excavators, batteries and larger vehicles, in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, officials said on Tuesday.
Iran rejects US accusation of attacking tanker in Indian Ocean
Tehran, Dec 26 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday rejected the US accusation that an Iranian drone attacked a chemical tanker operating in the Indian Ocean.
Netanyahu inspects north Gaza, vows to continue fight
Jerusalem, Dec 26 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the northern Gaza Strip and vowed to continue the fight, his office has said.
First Hindu woman to fight polls from Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, Dec 26 - Pakistani-Hindu Dr Saveera Parkash is set to be the first woman candidate from the minority community to stand in the upcoming general elections from Buner district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Rwanda Bill ‘best bill’ to tackle small boat crossings: Cameron
London, Dec 26 - The Rwanda Bill is the "best bill" to address the issue of small boat crossings in the English Channel, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said in remarks aimed at those unhappy with the legislation.
Nicaraguan flight from France with over 275 passengers lands in Mumbai
Mumbai, Dec 26 - A chartered aircraft bound for Nicaragua with more than 275 passengers, mostly Indians, which was detained for four days in France over suspected ‘human trafficking’, landed in Mumbai early on Tuesday, officials said here
Indonesia’s 1st high-speed railway handles one million passengers
Jakarta, Dec 26 - The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first HSR in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has handled over 1 million passenger trips since its official operation on October 17.
Trump risks losing all if he focuses on 2020 ‘stolen election’ theatrics
Washington, Dec 25 - Former US President Donald Trump will risk losing the 2024 elections, even if nominated by the GOP and being the front-runner among Republican rivals, if he focuses too much on his drama of the 2020 elections being 'stolen' from
JN.1 driving death rates in China: Report
Beijing, Dec 25 - Amid the global rise in fresh Covid-19 cases, China is reportedly experiencing increasing death rates due to infection caused by the JN.1 variant, claimed a media report.
NASA unveils space security guide to bolster cybersecurity
Washington, Dec 25 - The US space agency has released the first iteration of its Space Security Best Practices Guide to bolster mission cybersecurity efforts for both public sector and private sector space activities.
Australia to provide 235 million USD for Rohingya repatriation: Envoy
Dhaka, Dec 25 - Australia will provide around 235 million U.S. dollars to Bangladesh for dignified return of more than 1 million forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their motherland in Myanmar, local media reported Monday.
Islamophobic politics amplified in Europe
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Recent events and political upheavals in many European countries point to the increasing Islamophobic and anti-Islam right-wingers inching closer to power in these countries.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad delegation arrives in Cairo for truce talks
Tel Aviv, Dec 25 - A high-level delegation of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) led by its exiled leader Ziyad Al-Nakhalah has reached the Egyptian capital Cairo, indicating that the truce talks are continuing.
Consumer sentiment rises in the US as the year ends with inflation falling quicker than expected
Washington, Dec 25 - Consumer sentiment has risen in the US with increased spending by them during the festive season of Xmas and eve of New Year as the fall of inflation faster than expected is vastly changing the mood to one of
Turkiye, China should expand cooperation in tech and energy, says official
Beijing, Dec 25 - Turkiye and China should further enhance cooperation and investment in technology, energy and tourism, given the vast market potential, said a Turkish official.
Indian-origin CEO-led energy tech firm Enphase lays off 350 workers
San Francisco, Dec 25 - American energy technology company Enphase, led by Indian-origin Badri Kothandaraman, is laying off 10 per cent of its global workforce, impacting approximately 350 contractors and employees.
23 flights cancelled at Sydney Airport on Christmas Day
Sydney, Dec 25 - At least 23 flights in and out of Australia's Sydney Airport were cancelled on Christmas Day following heavy rain and flash flooding a day prior, local media reported on Monday.
Europe celebrates Christmas amid lingering security concerns
Brussels, Dec 25 - Amid the festive ambience of European cities adorned with lights and decorations, this Christmas season is underscored by heightened security measures.
Vivek Ramaswamy rules out joining Trump cabinet if ex-President wins in 2024
Washington, Dec 25 - Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has said that he is not a "Plan B person", rejecting outright the idea or speculation of his joining the Trump cabinet in any official capacity if the former President retake the White House from