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November 27, 2024 11:38 AM

Imran Khan’s party suspends protests after security forces raid in Islamabad

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), suspended its street protests demanding his release from jail after a midnight raid by security forces in Islamabad, which resulted in hundreds of arrests, local medi...

November 26, 2024 11:33 PM

World’s oldest man dies aged 112 in England

John Tinniswood, an Englishman born the same year the Titanic sank and who survived two world wars and two global pandemics, has died aged 112, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, months after it recognised him as the world's oldest man. Tinnisw...

November 25, 2024 12:16 PM

Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges

When COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev stepped to the podium at the closing meeting of the Baku climate summit on Sunday morning, hoping to clinch a hard-fought agreement on global climate finance, he carried with him two speeches. One was crafted aro...

November 25, 2024 10:23 AM

Countries remain divided as fifth U.N. plastics treaty talks begin

As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea on Monday for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement is in sight. Sout...

November 24, 2024 11:20 AM

India drives global climate dialogue through key initiatives at CoP29

India actively participated in various side events during the CoP29 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Through collaborations with international agencies, India showcased its commitment to tackling c...

November 24, 2024 2:29 AM

Ajit Pawar outsmarts estranged uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar has finally outsmarted his estranged uncle, Sharad Pawar, not only by proving that the NCP faction led by him is the ‘real’ NCP but also by winning more seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. After breaking away from Sharad Pawa...

November 22, 2024 11:35 AM

Reaction to the ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

These are reactions to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Ibrahim al-Masri, who is believed to be dead. The warrants are for ...

November 22, 2024 4:56 AM

PM Modi addresses national assembly of Guyana, Calls for universal cooperation and strengthening ties between India and Guyana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Guyana, delivered a historic address to the National Assembly of Guyana on Thursday, emphasizing the need for universal cooperation in space and maritime areas, rather than conflict. Modi, who is the ...

November 21, 2024 9:26 AM

‘Smear campaign’: India rejects Canadian media report on Nijjar killing

India has refuted reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the alleged plot of assassinate Nijjar," the Ministry of External...

November 21, 2024 8:42 AM

Dominica awards PM Modi its highest honour

The Commonwealth of Dominica has conferred its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Sylvanie Burton presented the award to PM Modi in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandem...

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