Negotiators were trying to hammer out the final details of a complex, phased ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday after marathon talks in Qatar aiming to end a conflict that has inflicted widespread death and destruction and upended the Middle East. More than eight hours of talks in Doha had fuelled optimism. Officials from mediators Qatar, Egypt and … Read more
The Biden administration said on Tuesday it would remove Cuba from its terrorism blacklist, while Cuba said separately it would release upward of 500 prisoners from its jails, dual announcements poised to reshape U.S.-Cuba relations just days before Donald Trump takes office. President Joe Biden’s announcements effectively roll back many of the sanctions put in place by President-elect … Read more
South Korean investigators arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday for alleged insurrection over his bid to impose martial law, ending weeks of defiance and claims by Yoon and his lawyers that the arrest warrant was invalid. Yoon and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), which is probing his short-lived martial law … Read more
Social media giant Meta on Wednesday apologised to the Indian government for its Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s remarks on the 2024 General Elections, calling it an “inadvertent error” and reaffirming that India remains an “important country” for the company. The company was set to be summoned by a Parliamentary panel over “incorrect and irresponsible” … Read more
A high-level delegation from Assam, led by Assam Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah, arrived in the UAE for a four-day visit to showcase the state’s investment potential ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit scheduled for February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati. “Assam stands at the cusp of unprecedented growth, offering unique opportunities across sectors from … Read more
In Bangladesh, the supreme court on Wednesday acquitted Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman and others in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. The court headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed pronounced the verdict unanimously acquitting Khaleda, former prime Minister of Bangladesh, and others who were convicted and sentenced by the lower court in the Zia … Read more
A former TikTok executive has alleged that she was required to pledge support for China’s “socialist system” and national interests, as revealed in a lawsuit and documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Katie Puris, who served as TikTok’s head of global brand and creative, claims in the lawsuit that her employer, along with … Read more
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11 (IANS) The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Exhibition at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, is now open to the general public, including students, and will remain accessible until the evening of January 12. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore India’s cultural heritage and the achievements of the global Indian diaspora. The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A thick layer of fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting cloudy skies and light rain in the region. The cold conditions are expected to persist, offering no immediate relief from dense fog and cold waves. The IMD has forecast cloudy skies with light … Read more