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March 28, 2024 12:29 PM

Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

Malaysia's government has said it would consider extending a $10 billion China-led rail project to its border with Thailand to boost economic ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, the 665-kilometre, 5...

March 28, 2024 12:30 PM

UN: India launches new database to promote accountability for crime against peacekeepers

To promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) comprising 40 member states, convened its second meeting to discuss on strategies to strengthen legal frameworks against perpetrators of malicious acts ta...

March 27, 2024 1:14 PM

Negotiations on Gaza ceasefire deal ongoing with no timeline for agreement: Qatari foreign ministry

The negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire deal are still ongoing, but Qatar cannot offer any timeline on an agreement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesman of the ministry said at a media briefing that regardless of the...

March 27, 2024 8:55 AM

China demands thorough investigation into suicide blast killing five Chinese engineers

China has demanded a thorough investigation after five of its nationals were killed in an attack on a convoy in Bisham tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Shangla, Dawn reported. Geo News reported, citing Malakand's deputy inspector general of police (DIG...

March 26, 2024 4:20 PM

Mumbai surpasses Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital

The Hurun Global Rich List for 2024, released on Tuesday, revealed shifts in the wealth landscape, with Indian tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani making headlines for their remarkable gains. Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, retain...

March 26, 2024 11:45 AM

Pakistan second-largest naval air station PNS Siddique in Turbat under attack

Pakistan's second-largest naval air station, PNS Siddique in Turbat, has been attacked with gunfire and multiple explosions have been reported from the area. The Majeed Brigade of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsi...

March 26, 2024 12:05 PM

UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza for Ramadan

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan. The resolution passed with 14 votes in favor among the 15 members of the Council. The United States, which ...

March 26, 2024 8:50 AM

EAM Jaishankar & Singapore PM exchange views on deepening ties in fintech, digitalization, green economy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Si...

March 22, 2024 8:10 PM

PM Narendra Modi conferred Bhutan’s highest honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Bhutan’s highest honour, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, by Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Friday. Earlier, PM Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to the Himalayan country, called...

March 22, 2024 5:10 PM

Arab ministers meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Cairo

Arab ministers and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) executive committee general secretary Hussein al-Sheikh - a confidant of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and an intermediary in cont...

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