S.Korea to return remains of 25 Chinese troops killed in Korean War
Seoul, Nov 17 - The remains of 25 Chinese troops killed in the 1950-53 Korean War will be sent to their home country next week, marking the 10th repatriation of its kind, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.
Israeli forces continue to comb Gaza’s largest hospital, expand raids
Jerusalem, Nov 17 - Israeli forces have continued to comb Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, expanding their searches for hostages and militant activity to other hospitals in the area, while all communications have collapsed across the besieged enclave due to the depletion of fuel.
Australian police officer shot dead
Adelaide, Nov 17 - A 53-year-old police officer was shot dead at a rural property in South Australia state, officials confirmed on Friday.
Judge temporarily lifts gag order against Trump in civil fraud trial
Washington, Nov 17 - A US appeals court judge has temporarily lifted a gag order placed on former President Donald Trump in his ongoing civil fraud trial in New York.
We have to demilitarise, deradicalise Gaza: Netanyahu
Washington/Jerusalem, Nov 17 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that his country was not seeking to occupy Gaza but "our goal is to demilitarize and deradicalize" the Hamas-controlled enclave.
IDF recovers Israeli hostage’s body near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
Jerusalem, Nov 17 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recovered the body of a woman hostage who was reportedly kidnapped by the Hamas on October 7, near the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
IDF conquers western Gaza Strip: Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, Nov 17 - Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has made significant advancement in the Gaza Strip and has conquered the western part of the enclave.
Israel rejects UNSC’s call for extended humanitarian pauses in Gaza
Jerusalem, Nov 16 - Israel on Thursday rejected the UN Security Council's call for extended humanitarian pauses in the raging war in Gaza as long as the Hamas militant group still hold the hostages captive.
Germany’s top court annuls reallocation of Covid funds for climate measures
Berlin, Nov 16 - Germany's Federal Constitutional Court has annulled the national government's decision to reallocate 60 billion euros ($64 billion) from a Covid-19 relief fund to be used for measures combatting climate change.
26 dead in China building fire
Beijing, Nov 16 - At least 26 people were killed on Thursday after a fire broke at a building of a coal mine company in China's Shanxi province, local authorities confirmed.
US Congress passes stopgap spending bill ahead of govt shutdown deadline
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The US Congress on Thursday approved a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown just two days before funding expired for federal agencies.
Russia’s central bank ready to raise key rate to curb inflation
Moscow, Nov 16 - Russia's central bank will be ready to raise the key interest rate again if there are no signs that inflation is slowing down, the bank's Deputy Governor Olga Polyakova said.
Asia has fastest growth rate of wind, solar capacity at 35% per year: Report
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Asian investments in renewable energy are growing 23 per cent annually with $345 billion pumped into wind, solar and clean vehicles through 2022, an assessment of energy trends by Zero Carbon Analytics finds on Thursday.
Over 1,200 migrants reach Italian island in 26 hours
Rome, Nov 16 (IANS) Over 1,200 rescued migrants have arrived on the tiny island of Lampedusa in southern Italy in the last 26 hours, authorities said.
IDF using Al–Shifa Hospital staff as human shields: Gaza Health Ministry
Tel Aviv, Nov 16 - The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza on Thursday claimed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are using employees and support staff at the AL-Shaifa Hospital as human shields.
Israeli jets strike Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s house in Gaza: IDF
Jerusalem, Nov 16 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday said that fighter jets struck the house of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's house in Gaza.
India doesn’t rule out probe into Nijjar killing, but Canada must give evidence: Jaishankar
New Delhi, Nov 16 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that India did not rule out an investigation into Canada’s allegations over 'Indian agents' involved in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but Ottawa must first provide evidence.
19 dead in China coal mine company building fire
Beijing, Nov 16 - At least 19 people were killed on Thursday after a fire broke at a building of a coal mine company in China's Shanxi province, local authorities confirmed.
Texas Governor expected to endorse Trump for 2024 prez polls
Houston, Nov 16 - Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to endorse Donald Trump for President in the 2024 election, a media report said citing sources.
Halsey explains her ‘cowardice’ for being silent on Palestine-Israel conflict
Los Angeles, Nov 16 - Singer Halsey has broken her silence on the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Hamas.