International

October 18, 2024 7:50 AM October 18, 2024 7:50 AM

views 13

MoS for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to Visit Indonesia

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will visit Indonesia this Saturday and Sunday. He will attend the inauguration ceremony of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka in Jakarta on Sunday.         This year is significant as both countries celebrate...

October 17, 2024 9:55 PM October 17, 2024 9:55 PM

views 14

Protests over rape case in Lahore turn severe across Pakistan, 250 arrested

In Pakistan, the protests against the rape incident in Lahore turned severe as various incidents of violence, vandalism and arson were reported in various cities. According to media reports, at least 250 protesters were arrested in Rawalpindi today. The police used tear gas to disperse students demo...

October 17, 2024 7:13 PM October 17, 2024 7:13 PM

views 19

US-UK coalition launches 15 airstrikes on Houthi military sites in Yemen

In Yemen, warplanes of the US-UK coalition launched 15 airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and the northern city of Saada. According to local media, the strikes hit three Houthi military sites in Al-Jiraf, Hafa, and Jarban. However, there were no reports of casualties. The US Central Command sa...

October 17, 2024 7:09 PM October 17, 2024 7:09 PM

views 12

IDF claims killing of Hezbollah battalion commander in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that it had killed Hussein Muhammad Awada, a Hezbollah battalion commander in Lebanon, today. In a statement, the IDF said Awada, who oversaw projectile attacks from villages near the Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil into Israeli territory, was killed by Israeli ai...

October 17, 2024 5:57 PM October 17, 2024 5:57 PM

views 5

Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, 45 others

In Bangladesh, a three-member tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including top Awami League leaders, in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July-August mass protests.   The tribunal led by Md ...

October 17, 2024 4:27 PM October 17, 2024 4:27 PM

views 8

Nepalis observe Kojagrat Poornima, concluding 15-day Bada Dashain festival

Nepalis observe Kojagrat Poornima today as part of the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival by worshipping and paying homage to Taleju and Kumari Ghar in Kathmandu Valley. The Bada Dashain festival formally ends today with the marking of the Kojagrat Poornima.

October 17, 2024 1:45 PM October 17, 2024 1:45 PM

views 4

Sri Lankan Health Authorities Warn of Potential Dengue Resurgence Amid Rainy Weather

Sri Lanka’s health authorities have warned that there is a potential resurgence of dengue fever due to the rainy weather and ensuing water logging situation. With the monsoon season contributing to ideal breeding conditions for dengue-carrying mosquitoes, health officials are urging the public to re...

October 17, 2024 9:37 AM October 17, 2024 9:37 AM

views 19

First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue Held in Singapore

The First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue was held in Singapore yesterday. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Amit A. Shukla.  During the Dialogue, both sides exchanged views on cyber threat landscape, national cyber poli...

October 17, 2024 9:00 AM October 17, 2024 9:00 AM

views 16

Former One Direction Singer Liam Payne dies after falling from hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old was found outside the Casa Sur Hotel in the city's Palermo neighborhood.         According to a statement from local police, Mr. Payne fell from the third floor, suffering s...