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December 17, 2024 1:25 PM

NSA Ajit Doval, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi set to meet in Beijing to address boundary issue

In an effort to resolve their boundary dispute, Special Representatives from India and China, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, will meet in Beijing on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two Spec...

December 17, 2024 12:05 PM

What is the significance of the Golan Heights?

The Israeli government decided on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained despite the moderate tone of rebel leaders who ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Israel captured most of the str...

December 17, 2024 12:13 PM

Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau over Trump tariffs, spending

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing an unexpected blow to an already unpopular government. Freeland said she wa...

December 17, 2024 10:55 AM

Trump says deal needed to stop Ukraine war, will talk to Putin and Zelenskiy

President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should be prepared to make a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the nearly three-year-old Ukraine war. "Gotta make a deal," Trump said ...

December 17, 2024 10:22 AM

Bashar al-Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria

Syria's Bashar al-Assad issued his first statement since being toppled from power, saying he was evacuated to Russia from the Hmeimim base on Dec. 8 as it came under drone attack, after leaving Damascus that morning with rebel fighters closing in. H...

December 16, 2024 5:12 PM

Won’t allow our land to be used in any manner that is detrimental to India’s interest: Lankan President Dissanayake

Thanking India for its "immense support" during the unprecedented economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will not allow the island nation to be used in any way that is det...

December 16, 2024 4:01 PM

Indian and Bangladeshi forces exchange sweets and greetings on Vijay Diwas

Indian and Bangladeshi Armed Forces came together to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Liberation War of 1971 on the occasion of the Bijoy Diwas on Monday. In a reflection of their shared history and long-standing friendship and harmony, they e...

December 16, 2024 1:01 PM

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment over martial law attempt

South Korea's Constitutional Court on Monday began reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 martial law attempt, starting a process to decide if he will be removed from office, while investigators plan to question him this...

December 16, 2024 12:58 PM

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, marking the second day of his state visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcome...

December 16, 2024 1:00 PM

Bangladesh elections likely between late 2025 or early 2026: Dr Yunus

The head of Interim Government of Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus today said the next general election can be held in between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026 after accomplishing necessary reforms. “Broadly speaking, the election date can b...

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