Andry Rajoelina reelected as Madagascar president
Antananarivo, Nov 25 - Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has won the presidential election again by garnering more than 50 per cent of the votes, as per preliminary results released Saturday by the country's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
Second batch swap: 14 Israeli hostages to be freed today in exchange for 42 Palestinian prisoners
Tel Aviv, Nov 25 - Israeli authorities on Saturday said 14 hostages held captive by Hamas will be released in exchange of 42 Palestinian prisoners as part of ongoing swap on the second day of the four day ceasefire, the media reported
Mexico slams US governors’ anti-immigrant rhetoric, calls it ‘politicking’ for votes
Mexico City, Nov 25 - Slamming the anti-immigrant rhetoric of US governors in Texas and Florida, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said both have a inhumane attitude towards migrants which gets worse during polls.
Australian PM urges countrymen to step up against domestic violence
Canberra, Nov 25 - On International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday called upon males in the country to step up to end violence against the fair sex and children, and said urgent action was
‘Won’t celebrate until the last of the hostages returns’: says family member of freed hostage Yoni Asher
Tel Aviv, Nov 25 - Yoni Katz Asher, whose wife and two daughters have returned from the captivity of Hamas, has said that he won't celebrate their release until the last of the hostages is back home.
Indian student in coma after alleged assault in Australia
Melbourne, Nov 25 - An Indian student, pursuing a master's degree at the University of Tasmania, remains in medically-induced coma following an alleged assault in Australia earlier this month.
20 citizens still held by Hamas: Thailand
Tel Aviv, Nov 25 - Thailand on Saturday said that there are still 20 of its citizen which are held by Hamas.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from Taiwan presidential race
Taipei, Nov 25 - Terry Gou, founder of contract manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (better known as Foxconn) has withdrawn from Taiwan's 2024 presidential election.
Covid-19 vaccine uptake lower than expected: US CDC
Los Angeles, Nov 25 - Covid-19 vaccine uptake in the US is lower than expected, with only 14 per cent of American adults had gotten an updated Covid-19 vaccine through November 4, according to the latest information of the US Centers for Disease
Germany on brink of recession: Destatis
Berlin, Nov 25 - Germany's economy is on the brink of recession as the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 declined by 0.1 per cent compared to the previous quarter, according to confirmed figures published by the
First batch of 13 Israeli hostages return home after 49 days
Tel Aviv, Nov 24 - After spending 49 days in captivity of Hamas, 13 hostages who were kidnapped from Israel have returned home safely, an official said.
Foreign students say Canada should permanently lift 20-hour work cap
Toronto, Nov 24 - International students in Canada, who have off-campus work authorisation on their study permit, say that the country should permanently lift the 20-hour-per-week work rule.
Car driven by elderly man rams into pedestrians in Tokyo
Tokyo, Nov 24 - Four people were injured on Friday after a car driven by an 80-year-old man rammed into pedestrians on a sidewalk in central Tokyo, according to police in the Japanese capital.
Pakistan confirms making formal request to join BRICS
Islamabad, Nov 24 - The Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed that the nation has made a formal request to join th BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa -- bloc, saying it is an important group of developing countries.
Sri Lankan central bank further reduces interest rates
Colombo, Nov 24 - The Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Friday announced its decision to reduce its Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) by 100 basis points to 9.00 per cent and 10.00 per cent, respectively.
Temperatures plunge as cold air continues to grip China
Beijing, Nov 24 - Temperatures in central and eastern China plummeted on Friday and cold air is expected to continue gripping various parts of the country over the next 10 days, meteorological authorities said.
Ukrainian PM, EU official discuss border blockade
Kiev, Nov 24 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he had an online meeting with European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss the blockade of the Ukrainian border with some European Union (EU) countries.
78% Jews believe Israel will be victorious in war against Hamas: Survey
Tel Aviv, Nov 24 - At least 78 per cent Jews believe that Israeli will be victorious in its war with the Hamas militant group, a survey conducted by a think tank revealed.
Indian-American lawmakers welcome 4-day Israel-Hamas truce
New York, Nov 24 - Indian-American Congressmen have welcomed a four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war, which came into effect on Friday after nearly seven weeks of intense fighting.
130,000 liters of diesel to enter Gaza from Egypt daily: Official
Cairo, Nov 24 - Some 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas will enter Gaza from Egypt daily starting Friday amid the four-day humanitarian pause currently in effect in the war-torn enclave, according to an Egyptian official.