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December 8, 2024 7:15 PM December 8, 2024 7:15 PM

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Ghana Presidential Elections: Opposition Leader John Mahama Claims Victory

In Ghana, opposition candidate John Mahama claimed victory in a presidential elections after ruling New Patriotic Party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat even before the announcement of official results. Vice President Bawumia said, he respects the decision of people of G...

December 8, 2024 5:22 PM December 8, 2024 5:22 PM

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Dhaka optimistic about amicable relations with Delhi soon: Bangladesh Foreign Adviser

Foreign Affair Adviser of Bangladesh Md Touhid Hossain said on Sunday that Bangladesh anticipates a resolution to the ongoing trade recession with India that has persisted over the past two to three months, reports Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), a state run news agency. Speaking at a seminar in ...

December 8, 2024 1:53 PM December 8, 2024 1:53 PM

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take part in Manama Dialogue in Bahrain today

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Manama last night to participate in the Manama Dialogue. His visit follows a series of significant diplomatic engagements in Doha, underscoring India’s proactive approach to addressing regional and global challenges. The minister was received by Bahr...

December 8, 2024 1:11 PM December 8, 2024 1:11 PM

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UK joins US and Bahrain in C-SIPA

In a major development for West Asian security cooperation, the United States, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership through the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA). The UK's entry into this agreement marks a cruci...

December 8, 2024 10:48 AM December 8, 2024 10:48 AM

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Rebel forces encircle Syrian capital Damascus after capturing key city of Homs

Syrian rebel forces have encircled the capital Damascus after capturing key city of Homs. Rebels made major advances in their offensive against Syrian government forces and captured 4 cities in a single day. Syrian rebels said that they have fully liberated the third-largest city of Homs, after they...

December 7, 2024 7:40 PM December 7, 2024 7:40 PM

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Storm Darragh Leaves Thousands Without Power as UK Faces Rare Red Alert

In the United Kingdom, thousands of homes across the country were plunged into darkness today as Storm Darragh unleashed powerful winds and widespread disruption. The UK's Met Office issued a rare red warning, its highest alert level, urging residents in Wales and southwest England to remain indoors...

December 7, 2024 5:44 PM December 7, 2024 5:44 PM

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Voting underway in Ghana for Presidential, Parliamentary elections

Voting is underway in Ghana for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African country, which is grappling with one of the worst economic crises in a generation, leading to a major debt default. Polls will close at 10:30 PM Indian Ti...

December 7, 2024 7:25 PM December 7, 2024 7:25 PM

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment motion

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led parliament after members of his party boycotted the vote. Impeaching Yoon required support from two-thirds of the National Assembly, or 200 of its 300 members. The opposition parties who brought the impeachment...