International

May 10, 2024 1:48 PM

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Iran releases five of 17 Indian sailors on board seized Israeli-linked vessel

In a diplomatic breakthrough, five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released and have departed from Iran. The Indian Embassy, while sharing details of their release yesterday, thanked the Iranian authorities for their close coordination with the Embassy a...

May 9, 2024 8:34 PM

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Bank of England Keeps Key Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Signals Possible Cut in June

The Bank of England has today left the key rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. The Bank of England said that its Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates at a 16-year high of 5.25 per cent.   The MPC has now kept rates on hold at six meetings in a row, but it hinted that a first cut since Marc...

May 9, 2024 8:28 PM

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EU and India Hold 14th Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in New Delhi

European Union and India held their 14th Counter-Terrorism Dialogue on the 7th of this month in New Delhi. The External Affairs Ministry said that the dialogue was an opportunity to continue and enhance cooperation on this important element of the EU-India Strategic Partnership. The EU and India str...

May 9, 2024 8:16 PM

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Ukraine Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Certain Prisoners to Join Armed Forces

Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday passed a Bill that would allow certain prisoners to enlist in the armed forces, as the nation faces a critical shortage of manpower on the battlefield.   The legislation now would need to be signed by the chairperson of Parliament and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy b...

May 9, 2024 7:48 PM

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Annual Investment Meeting Congress Wraps Up in Abu Dhabi

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress concluded today in Abu Dhabi, marking the culmination of a dynamic three-day event that convened industry titans, policymakers, and forward-thinking innovators from across the globe. Running from the 6th to the 9th of May, the congress served as a platfor...

May 9, 2024 4:07 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Set for September-October 2024

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has announced that the Presidential Election will be held this year.   Issuing a statement on the Presidential Election, the Commission said the elections will be held between September 17 and October 16, 2024.   The Commission further said that steps for electing the...