International

September 12, 2024 2:03 PM

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UN Observes International Day of South-South Cooperation

  The United Nations International Day of South-South Cooperation is being celebrated today. "A better tomorrow through South-South Cooperation” is the theme of this year.  Celebration of the day annually on September 12, provides an opportunity for member states to reaffirm the value and benefits o...

September 12, 2024 1:57 PM

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Moody’s revises Maldives’ credit ranking to CAA2

  Global credit rating agency, Moody’s has revised Maldives’ credit ranking to CAA2.  As per a statement issued by the credit rating agency, default risks have risen, as foreign exchange reserves - even inclusive of assets held in the Sovereign Development Fund - have remained low with prospects for...

September 12, 2024 1:48 PM

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Bangladesh Interim Government to Create Six Commissions for Sector Reforms

  In Bangladesh, the interim government announced to form six commissions to bring reform in six major sectors including constitution, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said in a televised speech to the nation yesterday evening. The sectors are the constitution, electoral system, the judiciary,...

September 12, 2024 1:30 PM

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US to sell High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare sonobuoys to India

  The US has decided to sell High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare (HAASW) sonobuoys worth USD 52.8 million to India. It will enhance India's capacity to conduct anti-submarine warfare operations from its MH-60R helicopters. The proposed sale will also strengthen the US-India strategic and defence re...

September 12, 2024 11:00 AM

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Indian Missions in UAE Lead Charge in Landmark Amnesty Program

  Dubai: The UAE government has launched a visa amnesty program starting September 1st, which will run for two months, is creating a significant buzz, particularly among the Indian community. This initiative offers undocumented residents the opportunity to either regularize their status or leave the...

September 12, 2024 8:37 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar Begins Two-Day Visit to Switzerland Today

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a two-day visit to Switzerland beginning today. This is the third and final leg of his 3-nation visit to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Switzerland. In Geneva, External Affairs Minister will meet heads and representatives of international organisations ...

September 12, 2024 8:13 AM

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North Korea Launches Multiple Short-Range Missiles Toward East Sea

        North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea earlier today, as confirmed by the South Korean military. This marks the first such launch by North Korea since July 1.         South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the launch occurred off North Korea'...

September 11, 2024 5:09 PM

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Typhoon Yagi: Thousand evacuated from Hanoi, death toll reaches 155

             In Vietnam, thousands of people were evacuated from capital, Hanoi today as the death toll from Typhoon Yagi reached 155.         Weather authorities said Hanoi's Red River has reached its highest level in 20 years, threatening residents along the swollen banks.     As per the local med...