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March 1, 2024 8:22 AM

WTO Conference extended to reach agreement on key issues

The World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference at Abu Dhabi has been extended until Friday, March 1st, to allow for further discussions and potential agreements on major topics. This decision follows consultations between the Director-Gen...

February 29, 2024 4:43 PM

Israel planning its largest water desalination plant

Israel is gearing up to build its largest water desalination plant yet, aiming to address the country's water needs for the future. The project, announced by the inter-ministerial tender committee for seawater desalination, will focus on renovating, ...

February 29, 2024 9:30 AM

India blocks China-led investment deal at World Trade Organisation

India, along with South Africa, successfully blocked a key proposal led by China at the World Trade Organisation on the third day of the conference. The proposal, known as the Investment Facilitation Development Agreement (IFD), is unlikely to be inc...

March 13, 2024 11:32 AM

Why Yemen’s Houthi rebels have entered Israel-Hamas conflict?

The entry of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Israel-Hamas conflict, has added a new dimension to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. Despite their historical animosity towards Israel, the Houthis' involvement has surprised many obser...

February 28, 2024 5:34 PM

Arrest of Pakistani journalist sparks protest in Islamabad

Several prominent journalists, along with social and political activists, gathered outside the National Press Club in Islamabad on Tuesday to protest the FIR against journalist Asad Ali Toor. The protesting journalists criticized the government for ...

Last updated on: 19th August 2026

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