International

October 24, 2024 6:18 AM October 24, 2024 6:18 AM

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India-China Call for Peaceful Management Relations at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of properly handling differences and disputes between India and China and not allowing them to disturb peace and tranquility. Mr. Modi held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan...

October 23, 2024 8:57 PM October 23, 2024 8:57 PM

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BNP doesn’t want constitutional crisis in Bangladesh: BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed

In Bangladesh, amid calls for the removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin for his alleged remark over the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Salahuddin Ahmed today said the party does not want to see the post of president vacant in the cur...

October 23, 2024 7:48 PM October 23, 2024 7:48 PM

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Justice Yahya Afridi to become next Chief Justice of Pakistan

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Supreme Court Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Press Wing of the President's Office said that the appointment, which is for a fixed term of three years, will be effective from the 26th of this month.

October 23, 2024 2:17 PM October 23, 2024 2:17 PM

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Unrest grows in Bangladesh as protests demand President Shahabuddin to step down

        In Bangladesh, demand for the resignation of president Mohammed Shahabuddin intensified yesterday over his remarks on the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 05, this year. Several hundred protesters attempted to break through the security barriers in front of the Ba...

October 23, 2024 2:13 PM October 23, 2024 2:13 PM

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Germany reports first case of new clade Ib variant of Mpox virus, no deaths recorded

Germany has detected its first case of the new Clade Ib variant of the mpox virus, with no related deaths reported. The patient is a 33-year-old man who was isolated after being admitted to hospital for treatment on 12th of this month. The patient had the clade 1b variant, a new form of the virus th...

October 23, 2024 2:05 PM October 23, 2024 2:05 PM

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Panel discussion in Colombo on recognizing Pali as a classical language

A panel discussion was held at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Colombo on the decision to recognise Pali as a classical language. The event was held in the presence of Deputy Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Maha Viharaya, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lank...

October 23, 2024 1:35 PM October 23, 2024 1:35 PM

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Uganda Procures 5 lakh Hepatitis B vaccine doses to combat new infections

Uganda has procured 5 lakh doses of hepatitis B vaccines to be administered to children at birth and adults to combat and contain new infections. The hepatitis B vaccines will be delivered to public health facilities across the East African country to reduce the incidence of the virus.         Prepa...

October 23, 2024 1:20 PM October 23, 2024 1:20 PM

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Nepal’s Urmila Chaudhary wins Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024

Urmila Chaudhary of Nepal won the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024 which was presented by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. This award honours six civil society leaders for their exceptional courage, leadership, and commitment to advancing racial equity, justice, and human rights.   Ur...