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April 22, 2024 1:26 PM

First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage

The first group of Iranian pilgrims in nine years made its way to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the umrah, or minor pilgrimage, Iran's official news agency reported, as a result of improving ties between the two Middle Eastern powers. Iranian media had...

April 22, 2024 11:08 AM

Leaked documents reveal China’s extensive cyber-espionage operations

Leaked documents from i-Soon, a Chinese cybersecurity company linked to the country's cybersecurity apparatus, have provided fresh evidence of China's extensive cyber espionage operations. The documents expose China's funding of hackers to t...

April 22, 2024 9:13 AM

First ever Hindi radio broadcast starts in Kuwait, strengthening ties between two nations

The first-ever Hindi radio broadcast has started in Kuwait, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said on Monday. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait lauded Kuwait's Ministry of Information for starting a Hindi programme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every ...

April 21, 2024 9:59 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan embarks on official Visit to France

India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, is set to bolster defence ties with France during his official visit to the European nation. This visit aims to strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two countries. Scheduled...

April 21, 2024 5:33 PM

Very severe heat wave grips parts of Bangladesh

Very severe heat wave has gripped parts of Bangladesh, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to over 42 degrees Celsius in some areas. Very severe heat wave is sweeping over north, north-east and north-west districts of Bangladesh...

April 21, 2024 12:25 PM

U.S. House passes Taiwan aid bill in bipartisan vote

A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill providing funds to the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan, on Saturday (April 20). The Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Act will send $8.1 billion to Taiwan and othe...

April 21, 2024 11:10 AM

Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing

Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, the defence minister said on Sunday. The two SH-60 patrol helicopters were conducting anti-submarine exercises ...

April 20, 2024 7:12 PM

Top Chinese swimmers competed, won medals in Tokyo Olympics despite failing drug tests: Report

As many as 23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prohibited substance seven months before their participation in the Tokyo Olympics, as per a report. They were allowed to escape scrutiny and compete at the top sporting event following secret ...

April 20, 2024 6:14 PM

Nepal: First Rainbow International Tourism Conference held in Kathmandu

By: Sweta Singh (Kathmandu) First Rainbow International Tourism Conference in Nepal took place in Kathmandu organised by civil society Mayako Pahichan in association with Nepal Tourism Board. Chief Guest of the event, Bhagawati Chaudhary, Minister ...

April 20, 2024 5:38 PM

Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods

Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates and sister airline flydubai have restored normal operations after heavy rains caused severe flooding across the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, the airlines said on Saturday. Emirates cancelled nearly 400 fl...

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