UNITED NATIONS: The ”Group of Four” countries, which includes India, Germany, Japan, and Brazil, have again called for an urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council through text-based negotiations. The four countries, which are all claimants for permanent seats in the UNSC, stressed a comprehensive reform of the Security Council as an essential part […]
NEW YORK: The US Department of Commerce proposed a new national security initiative on Monday that would ban China-derived software in internet-connected cars in the United States. If enacted, the rule would focus on vehicles that can collect data from drivers and passengers and information on US infrastructure. The rule would prohibit importing or selling […]
Residents urged to leave areas housing Hezbollah arms as heavy exchanges of fire raise fears of a broader conflict TEL AVIV: The Israeli military on Monday called on people in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate homes and other buildings where Hezbollah stores weapons and said it was carrying out “extensive strikes” against the militant group. […]
NEW DELHI: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced plans for approximately five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the next two years, aiming to launch during the next Earth-Mars transfer window. Musk shared this timeline on social media platform X, emphasising that the success of these uncrewed flights will dictate the schedule for future crewed missions, […]
DUBAI: Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down amid a widening campaign by Israel targeting the Qatar-funded broadcaster as it covers the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera aired footage of Israeli troops live on […]
WASHINGTON: India signed and exchanged the first-of-its-kind agreements focused on Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and the IPEF Overarching arrangement under Indo -Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for prosperity, Ministry of Commerce & industry said on Sunday. These agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on 3-day visit to the US […]
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views to deepen cooperation further, including defence and security ties and B2B and P2P collaborations. Both the leaders, who met in the US on September 21 on the sidelines of Quad Leaders’ Summit, in […]
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the multilateral fora. Both the leaders, who met on the sidelines of the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, US, reiterated their commitment to take the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to even greater heights. “Held extensive discussions […]
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations called on countries with influence over Israel and Hezbollah on Friday to act immediately to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. The plea came after attacks, reportedly by Israel, resulted in the deaths of 37 people and injured thousands, following explosions targeting Hezbollah’s communication devices. UN political affairs chief […]
WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Jewish-American voters would be partly to blame if he loses the upcoming election to Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington, Trump expressed frustration over trailing Harris in polls among American Jews. Trump warned that if Harris […]