Myanmar’s foreign trade exceeds 21 billion USD in over 8 months
Yangon, Dec 28 - Myanmar's foreign trade has totaled over 21 billion U.S. dollars in the over eight months so far this fiscal year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
There must be an end to vicious cycle of violence in Gaza: Russian FM
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed the need to break the vicious cycle of violence that generations of Palestinians have suffered from and called for an end to the injustice against them, media reports said.
New York City imposes restrictions on arrivals of migrant buses
New York, Dec 27 - New York City has restrictions on arrivals of buses loaded with migrants amid a new wave of arrival, according to an executive order issued by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
China to witness 1.56 million daily entry, exit during New Year holiday
Beijing, Dec 28 - China is expected to see an average of 1.56 million daily inbound and outbound passenger trips during the upcoming 2024 New Year holiday, an over 5-fold increase year on year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) forecast on
Oil prices stabilise as Red Sea transport disruptions ease
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Oil prices steadied after falling sharply in the previous session, as concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route even as tensions in the Middle East continued to rise, media reports said.
Will work with Jordan to carry out humanitarian operations in Gaza: Macron
Paris, Dec 28 - As an escalating humanitarian crisis grips Palestine, the French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France will join Jordan to carry out humanitarian work in Gaza.
Indian-American admits role in phone scam costing victims thousands of dollars
New York, Dec 28 - An Indian-origin man in the US has pleaded guilty for taking part in a phone scam in which he called victims around the country and lied to extract thousands of dollars from them.
5.5 magnitude quake hits East Pacific Rise
Beijing, Dec 28 - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Southern East Pacific Rise at 2133 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
UN chief urges global readiness for future pandemics
United Nations, Dec 28 - In his message marking the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the imperative for global preparedness against future pandemics, drawing on the lessons from the Covid-19 crisis.
US gives Ukraine year’s final weapons package as Biden administration exhausts funding
Washington, Dec 28 - The US State Department has announced this year's final package of weapons and equipment to aid Ukraine, exhausting existing funding still at the Joe Biden administration's disposal.
‘Architect of EU’ Jacques Delors dies at 98
Brussels, Dec 28 - Jacques Delors, a former head of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union (EU), and a key figure in establishing the euro currency, has died, a media report said, citing his daughter Martine Aubry.
Trump relieved as Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove him from 2024 ballot
Washington, Dec 27 - Former US President Donald Trump got the much needed relief on Wednesday from the Colorado court shock when the Michigan Supreme Court rejected an attempt to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot based on the US Constitution's "insurrectionist
NYT sues OpenAI & Microsoft for copyright infringement
New York, Dec 27 - The New York Times on Wednesday sued Sam Altman-run OpenAI and Satya Nadella-run Microsoft for copyright infringement.
Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi re-arrested in May violence case
Islamabad, Dec 27 - Senior PTI leader and former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was on Wednesday arrested from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail in connection with a case of the May 9 violence, reports said.
S.Korea signs contract to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets
Seoul, Dec 27 - South Korea's arms procurement agency said on Wednesday that it signed a contract with the US government earlier this month to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets amid efforts to bolster response capabilities against North Korean military threats.
N.Korea will seek to increase nuclear weapons to improve ‘second-strike capability’: Experts
Seoul, Dec 27 - North Korea will continue to escalate its nuclear threats against the US and South Korea next year while seeking to improve its capabilities to strike back with a nuclear weapon if it comes under a nuclear attack, experts said
Ex-USFK commander calls for deployment of US tank battalion to S.Korea against N.Korea’s threats
Seoul, Dec 27 - A former US Forces Korea (USFK) commander on Wednesday called for the deployment of a US tank battalion to South Korea to strengthen defence capabilities as he warned of North Korean military threats in the new year.
Shipping firms chart return to Red Sea amid US military push
Cairo, Dec 27 - Global shipping firms, including Denmark-based Maersk and Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co, are looking to resume operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the Operation Prosperity Guardian
Couple tells Indian-American to ‘go back to Pakistan’ after taking over his house
New York, Dec 27 - An Indian-origin man has heaved a sigh of relief after two squatters finally moved out of his New York house, following a legal battle of more than 22 months.
Ex-Japan PM Yukio Hatoyama commends global efforts for world peace at historic Hyderabad assembly
New Delhi, Dec 27 - In a historic and visionary message addressed to Dr Tony Nader, esteemed Chairman of the Global Union of Scientists for Peace, Dr Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan (2009-2010), enthusiastically commended the upcoming 10,000 for World Peace