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Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank fund for poorest countries

November 19, 2024 05:45 IST

The new U.S. pledge is a record and substantially exceeds the $3.5 billion Washington committed in the previous IDA fund replenishment round in December 2021.

UN to resume Haiti aid flights after planes hit by gunfire

November 19, 2024 05:18 IST

Haiti's government helicopter also resumed services on Monday, transporting three new government ministers following a cabinet shakeup last week that saw the prime minister ousted and many of his top ministers replaced.

South Korea ‘strongly confident’ US alliance will thrive under Trump

November 19, 2024 03:21 IST

Outgoing US President Joe Biden met with Japanese and South Korean leaders on Friday as they sought to cement their diplomatic progress ahead of the new Trump administration.

Nigeria begins delayed mpox vaccination programme

November 19, 2024 02:58 IST

Nigeria, one of the African countries where mpox is endemic, has recorded 94 confirmed cases and no deaths since the start of this year, as per WHO reports.

Poland signs agreement with domestic companies to manufacture explosives

November 19, 2024 02:47 IST

Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has taken significant steps to bolster its defensive capabilities in the event of future conflict.

Poland’s Duda says US decision on arms may be decisive for Ukraine

November 18, 2024 20:07 IST

He also criticised Germany for saying it would not align its policy with the US.

Australian woman accused of drug smuggling in Japan says she is innocent as trial begins

November 18, 2024 12:37 IST

Nelson entered the courtroom escorted by a pair of uniformed guards who removed her handcuffs and a rope around her waist as she took a seat to stand trial.

Australia police charge former radio show host Alan Jones with assault

November 18, 2024 12:16 IST

Jones had hosted radio shows for decades and anchored the popular Sydney breakfast show on radio station 2GB for about 18 years until 2020.

Bangladesh tribunal will hear updates from police on their moves to arrest ousted premier Hasina

November 18, 2024 10:36 IST

Authorities say hundreds of people were killed during the uprising in July and August mainly by security agents seeking to quell the initial protests over government jobs.

Veteran news executive Reg Murphy, who survived abduction decades ago, passes away at 90

November 18, 2024 10:31 IST

Murphy, who lived on St. Simons Island, Georgia, died on Nov 9. John Reginald “Reg” Murphy was a Georgia native who early in his career covered state politics for the Macon Telegraph.

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

November 18, 2024 08:41 IST

North Korea’s nuclear and missile program is now much more advanced, which would increase Kim’s perception of his bargaining powers.

UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council

November 18, 2024 07:46 IST

A power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces broke out in April 2023 ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, killing thousands and triggering the world's largest displacement crisis.

Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms to strike inside Russia

November 18, 2024 00:49 IST

The move by the United States comes after months of requests by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow Ukraine's military to use US weapons to hit Russian military targets far from its border.

Ukraine to face power cuts on Monday after Russian air strike

November 18, 2024 00:33 IST

Russia unleashed its largest air attack on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday.

Nigeria and India agree deeper ties in maritime security, counter-terrorism

November 17, 2024 23:29 IST

Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Nigeria in 17 years after an invitation by President Bola Tinubu.

Putin’s views on Ukraine war haven’t changed, Germany’s Scholz says

November 17, 2024 20:25 IST

Speaking from Berlin airport, immediately before his departure for the G20 summit in Brazil, Scholz said it had been worth talking to Putin to dispel any illusions he might harbour that the West was about to abandon its support for Ukraine.

Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say

November 17, 2024 19:20 IST

The strike hit the Ras al-Nabaa neighborhood where many people displaced from Beirut's southern suburbs by the Israeli bombardment had been seeking refuge.

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

November 17, 2024 09:16 IST

Symptoms are improving and the risk to the public is low. The individual was isolating at home and health workers are reaching out to close contacts as a precaution, the state health department said.

Japan PM Ishiba says he won’t get meeting he sought with president-elect Trump

November 17, 2024 07:46 IST

The prime minister had planned to stop in the United States for a meeting with Trump after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima.

Musk, RFK Jr side with Howard Lutnick in Trump search for Treasury secretary

November 17, 2024 02:18 IST

Trump has not announced his nominee for the role, but Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, and investor Scott Bessent are serious contenders for the job.

Argentina seeks arrests of 61 right-wing rioters from Brazil

November 17, 2024 00:00 IST

Two people have been reportedly arrested so far, who face prison sentences in Brazil.

Italy sends more than 15 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza

November 16, 2024 20:40 IST

'Italy is doing and will continue to do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population in Gaza,' said Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.

Venezuela frees more prisoners arrested after election, rights group says

November 16, 2024 20:29 IST

According to local rights group Foro Penal, at least 1,800 people were arrested after the disputed presidential election on July 28.

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

November 16, 2024 19:58 IST

UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged G20 leaders in a letter to boost funding for climate impacts as COP29 talks in Baku face hurdles in reaching a deal.

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Sri Lanka president Dissanayake to present policy statement at parliament’s inauguration

November 16, 2024 18:44 IST

Dissanayake's address to the inaugural session of the new parliament – the 10th parliament since the 1978 presidential constitution – will be at 3 pm on November 21, the parliament's press office announced.