China calls on int’l community to promote ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations, Dec 30 - A Chinese envoy on called on the international community to promote a ceasefire in Gaza.
Gaza war can spill into a regional conflict: UN Chief
New Delhi, Dec 30 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his concerns that the war in Gaza can spill over into a regional conflict, media reports said.
Very concerned about infectious diseases in Gaza: WHO Chief Tedros
New Delhi, Dec 30 - World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that he is “very concerned” about the growing threat of infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip.
Shocked at the focus of UN Security Council briefing: Israel Ambassador to UN
Tel Aviv , Dec 30 - The Ambassador of Israel to the United Nations, Gilad Ergan, came out strongly against the topics of discussion at the emergency UN security council meeting.
China asks UN chief to be cautious in appointing special envoy for Afghanistan
United Nations, Dec 30 - A Chinese envoy has asked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to be cautious in dealing with the appointment of a special envoy for Afghanistan.
Yemen’s Houthis renew warning to US, vow to persist in attacks on ‘Israel-related’ ships
Sanaa, Dec 30 - Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a new warning to the US, cautioning against any military escalation and pledging to continue attacks on "Israel-related" commercial ships in the Red Sea.
Poliovirus detected from parts of Pakistan: Health Ministry
Islamabad, Dec 30 - Polioviruses have been detected in the environmental samples from four districts in Pakistan, according to the country's Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination.
Indian-origin tech company heads, teen daughter found dead in US; prosecutor suspects ‘domestic incident’
New York, Dec 30 - An Indian-origin couple, who headed a tech company, and their teen daughter have been found dead in Massachusetts State and the local prosecutor said it was likely a "domestic issue incident".
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.