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December 13, 2024 8:50 AM December 13, 2024 8:50 AM

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Destroyed over 90% of Syria’s surface-to-air missile systems: Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it has severely damaged Syria's air defences, destroying over 90 per cent of strategic surface-to-air missile systems. It further added that the Air Force has developed an extensive strike plan aimed at neutralising Syria's military capabilities, in...

December 13, 2024 7:01 AM December 13, 2024 7:01 AM

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Romania, Bulgaria to join EU’s Schengen area on January 1, 2025

Romania and Bulgaria are set to fully join the European Union border-free Schengen Area on January 1, 2025. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament in a post on social media congratulated the people of both countries. She added a stronger Schengen signifies a safer & more united Eu...

December 12, 2024 7:10 PM December 12, 2024 7:10 PM

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India backs UNGA resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip

India has joined 157 other nations in supporting a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding an 'immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The UNGA overwhelmingly approved two resolutions yesterday. The first resolution called for a ceasefire in ...

December 12, 2024 6:58 PM December 12, 2024 6:58 PM

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South Korea’s ruling party chief supports impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeo

Han Dong-hoon, the chief of South Korea's ruling People Power Party (PPP) today expressed support for impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law last week, calling on his party's lawmakers to vote based on their own conviction.   Han made the remarks as the opposition Dem...

December 12, 2024 4:51 PM December 12, 2024 4:51 PM

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Hathkargha: Dubai Exhibition Spotlights Indian Handloom Heritage

In a move to showcase India's rich textile heritage and expand its global market presence, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, has launched the Hathkargha exhibition in Dubai. This cultural and commercial initiativ...

December 12, 2024 4:26 PM December 12, 2024 4:26 PM

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Bangladesh: Chittagong Court accepts petition to expedite Chinmoy Das’s bail hearing

In Bangladesh, Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Court has accepted the petition filed by a senior Lawyer Rabindra Ghosh to expedite Chinmoy Krishna Das's bail application. The court has accepted the petition on a condition to have a lawyer from Chattogram to stand with Ghosh during the hearing. Rabi...

December 12, 2024 11:32 AM December 12, 2024 11:32 AM

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Sri Lanka’s opposition hints at no-confidence motion against Speaker Ashoka Ranwala

Principal opposition party of Sri Lanka, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya has hinted at the possibility of filing a no-confidence motion against Speaker Ashoka Ranwala. SJB MP Ajith P. Perera revealed to a local newspaper that the party SJB Parliamentary Group will convene to deliberate on the matter toda...

December 12, 2024 10:49 AM December 12, 2024 10:49 AM

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UN General Assembly demands immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire between Israel and militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It also demanded immediate release of all hostages. The ceasefire demand in the resolution was adopted with 158 votes in favor in the 193-memb...

December 12, 2024 10:24 AM December 12, 2024 10:24 AM

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Afghan Acting Refugee Minister Khalil Rahman Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing

In Afghanistan, acting Minister for Refugees Khalil Rahman Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing inside his office at the ministry in Kabul yesterday. A suicide bomber, disguised as a visitor, detonated his bomb while Haqqani was signing paperwork.   Interior Ministry described Haqqani's death as ...