World awaits inauguration of Hindu temple in UAE by PM Modi

People across the globe await the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is scheduled for February 14, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said.

Uyghur group withdraws from Canada’s election interference Commission

A group from Canada’s Uyghur community has withdrawn from a commission investigating allegations that China and other countries are interfering in the country’s elections.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.

At least 10 killed in attack on police station in Pakistan

At least 10 police personnel were killed and six others injured in a pre-dawn attack on Monday by militants on a police station in northwest Pakistan, police said, as violence escalated ahead of general elections this week.

“Significant step towards taking UPI global”: PM Modi on launch of UPI at Eiffel Tower

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the formal launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, saying it “marks a significant step towards making UPI global.”

Taiwan protests China’s unilateral adjustment of flight routes

Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) protested China’s unilateral adjustment of flight routes close to the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday.

India-Middle East-Europe corridor game changer for us, says FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her interim budget speech on Thursday said that the recently announced India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) would be a strategic and economic ’game changer’ for India and reiterated PM Modi’s statement that the corridor would become the basis of world trade for centuries.

Controversial Bollywood actor dies of cervical cancer

Bollywood actor and model Poonam Pandey has died from cervical cancer at the age of 32, according to a statement shared on social media that has shocked her fans.

US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure

The U.S. government in recent months launched an operation to fight a pervasive Chinese hacking operation that successfully compromised thousands of internet-connected devices, according to two Western security officials and one person familiar with the matter.

’’India’s greater influence, reputation warrants that we help others in difficult situations’’: Jaishankar

Highlighting the rescue missions carried out by the Indian Navy recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi’s greater capability, influence and reputation warrants that it helps other countries during difficult situations.

Asia on-track to deliver two-thirds to global growth in 2024: IMF

The year 2024 is expected to be one of prosperity for Asia with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expecting the region to maintain its momentum in delivering two-thirds to global growth.

Foundation stone laid for construction of Ashoka Pillar at Sri Lanka’s Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the King Ashoka’s Pillar of Dharma at the Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple in Sri Lanka’s Wadduwa.

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.

Over 230 home developers filed for bankruptcy in China last year: Report

Amid the economic crisis in China, an estimated 233 home developers filed for bankruptcy last year, Taiwan News reported quoting the China Real Estate Association.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, top aide get 10-year jail in state secrets case

A Pakistan court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his close aide, former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, to 10 years in jail in a case related to the leaking of state secrets.

Chinese buying land in the US: A cause of concern among US lawmakers

The issue of US agricultural land being bought by the Chinese has hit national headlines in United States after the government watch dog recently pointed out in a report. Even as Chinese billionaire, Tian Quaichen, recently became the second biggest foreign owner of land in the US, the issue of Chinese buying agricultural land has become a matter of serious concern.

India, France agree to deepen integration in defence industrial sectors

India and France have agreed to further deepen the integration between the two countries’ defence industrial sectors and to work together to identify opportunities for co-design, co-development and co-production.

Australia sail into both Perth Sevens rugby finals

Australia will contest both the men’s and women’s final at the Perth Sevens after strong semi-final wins.

Royal - Thomian, Sydney 2024

The Royal - Thomian, Sydney 2024 was held at the Kareela Reserve in Doonside, Sydney today. A large number of Sri Lankans based in Sydney participated in the event.

Thai police to charge Sri Lankan over pet lion spotted cruising in Bentley

Police in Thailand have arrested a woman whose pet lion was pictured going on a joyride in the streets of Pattaya.

Russia and India set to revitalize alternative shipping line

Moscow and New Delhi on Wednesday held detailed talks on reviving the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) connecting Vladivostok in the Russian Far East and Chennai on India’s eastern coast.

Alabama carries out first U.S. execution by nitrogen

Alabama carried out the first American execution using nitrogen gas on Thursday evening, killing a convicted murderer whose jury had voted to spare his life and opening a new frontier in how states execute death row prisoners.

737 Max 9: Boeing jets cleared to fly after mid-air incident

BBC: The US aviation regulator says it will allow Boeing’s 737 Max 9 jets to resume flying after inspections are completed.

Philippines again condemns ‘Provocative’ Chinese actions in South China Sea

The Philippines has again condemned China’s coastguard for its latest “provocative action” against Filipino fishermen in the South China Sea, shortly after the two nations agreed to take additional steps to manage tensions in the disputed waterway.

Taiwan election sparks tensions: China faces setback as US extends support

The recent presidential election in Taiwan has rekindled tensions between China and the United States, bringing to the forefront longstanding geopolitical complexities.

Dozens dead after fire breaks out in China shop

At least 39 people have been killed and nine injured in a fire that started in the basement of a shop in the Chinese city of Xinyu.

Activists decry Tibet ’cultural genocide’ ahead of China rights review

Activists accused China of seeking to ’’erase’’ Tibetan cultural and religious identities, urging a review of Beijing’s rights record at the UN on Tuesday to focus on its ’’cultural genocide’’ in the region.

Russian plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war crashes

A Russian Ilyushin-76 military transport plane has crashed in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine.

UNGA President Dennis Francis arrives in New Delhi to advance India-UN ties

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Monday arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India to advance India-UN ties.

Alarming 30-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO

There was an ’’alarming’’ 30-fold increase in measles cases in Europe last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.