International

November 9, 2023 9:25 AM

Israeli troops fight Hamas in north Gaza, hospitals in firing line

 Israeli forces fought Hamas militants through shell-blasted buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip on Thursday and both sides claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on their foes as the battle over the Palestinian territory intensified. The United Nations human rights chief called for a cease...

November 8, 2023 6:00 PM

Deepavali Utsav 2023 Lights Up UAE with Unity in Diversity

The Festival of Lights, Diwali, illuminated the Etisalat Academy in Dubai as Friends of India (FOI) hosted the grand Deepavali Utsav 2023. Sponsored by Servo and Indian Oil, the celebration drew an unprecedented crowd of 10,000 attendees, primarily families, all uniting under the theme of 'Unit...

November 8, 2023 1:35 PM

G7’s top diplomats discuss what happens after Gaza conflict

G7 foreign ministers discussed how to revitalise peace efforts in the Middle East and the "day after" in the Gaza Strip once the conflict there recedes as they met for a two-day summit in Tokyo. The subject was brought up during a working dinner late on Tuesday, host Japan said in a statement, ...

November 8, 2023 11:46 AM

Gaza health crisis worsens as children undergo surgeries without anesthesia

With Israel imposing a total siege on Gaza in response to a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, reports have emerged highlighting the significant challenges facing the healthcare system in the region. A spokesperson for the World Health Organization said on Tuesday that due to severe shortages of...

November 8, 2023 11:37 AM

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Day celebrated in Dhaka

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day is celebrated in Dhaka on Tuesday. The High Commission of India in Dhaka organized a function in collaboration with the ITEC Alumni Association of Bangladesh (IAAB), to celebrate ITEC Day. Bangladesh's Agriculture Minister Dr. Muhammad Abdur ...

November 8, 2023 10:26 AM

Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict

Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations in coming days to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Arabia's investment minister said on Wednesday. "We will see, this week, in the next few days Saudi Arabia convening an emergency Arab summit in Riyadh," said Saudi in...

November 8, 2023 10:06 AM

48 hours blockade called by BNP, Jamaat underway in Bangladesh

After the Sunday morning to Tuesday morning countrywide blockade, another 48-hour road, rail, and waterways blockade called by the opposition is underway in Bangladesh today. The blockade is enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Jamaat, and like-minded other parties to mount pressure on the ...