International

November 22, 2023 7:24 PM

Virtual G20 Summit: PM Modi Highlights India’s Leadership Achievements

In a virtual summit that brought together leaders from the world's largest economies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude and outlined significant achievements during India's G20 presidency over the past year. The speech covered a range of topics, emphasizing inclusivit...

November 22, 2023 7:24 PM

Virtual G20 Summit: PM Modi Highlights India’s Leadership Achievements

In a virtual summit that brought together leaders from the world's largest economies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude and outlined significant achievements during India's G20 presidency over the past year. The speech covered a range of topics, emphasizing inclusivit...

November 22, 2023 4:13 PM

Israeli military strikes targets in southern Lebanon

Israel’s military struck areas of southern Lebanon on Wednesday (November 22), as cross-border hostilities with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah continued. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties. The strikes came a day after eight people were killed by Israeli fire near the border, inc...

November 22, 2023 4:05 PM

India expanding ties with Nordic-Baltic Eight countries: EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India's engagement with the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) nations has significantly strengthened in recent years, with a focus on establishing "appropriate institutional frameworks" to foster closer business-to-business cooperation with ...

November 22, 2023 3:11 PM

EU lawmakers urge COP28 climate summit to take aim at fossil fuels

The European Parliament called on Tuesday (November 21) for a global deal at the U.N. COP28 climate summit to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to add pressure on countries to tackle CO2-emitting oil and gas. The push by European Union lawmakers comes before nearly 200 countries meet to discuss stro...

November 22, 2023 2:44 PM

Pakistan’s top court accepts Imran Khan’s plea for bail

 Pakistan's Supreme Court accepted on Wednesday a bail application from detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer said, a day after another court declared illegal his trial on charges of leaking state secrets. The former cricket star is fighting various legal battles in the hope...

November 22, 2023 2:11 PM

Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia says 5 killed by US strikes

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia said five of its members were killed in its stronghold of Jurf al-Sakhar, south of Baghdad, in U.S. strikes that Washington said were in response to attacks by Iran-aligned militias against its forces in the region. The U.S. carried out two series of strikes i...

November 22, 2023 2:00 PM

UAE inaugurates world’s largest single-site solar power plant ahead of COP28

The project was inaugurated by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and in the presence of Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. “As the UAE prepares to host COP28, this pioneering project reflects the country’...

November 22, 2023 1:47 PM

PM Modi to host virtual G20 leaders’ summit today

India will host the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, bringing together world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The virtual meeting will see participation from leaders of all G20 members, including the Chair of the African Union, nine guest countries, and heads of 11 inte...

November 22, 2023 11:32 AM

India presses on resolving Gaza conflict with diplomacy at BRICS

South Africa on Tuesday hosted a virtual summit of the BRICS group of nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to discuss the war between Israel and the Hamas terror group. India's Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday (November 21) condemned attack on civilians in...