Switzerland reopens embassy in Iraq after 33-year closure
Baghdad, Sep 4 (IANS) Switzerland reopened its embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, after 33 years of closure following the Gulf War. In a statement, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the reopening of the Swiss embassy “came within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Iraq and Switzerland and reflects the […]
Laos, Cambodia to strengthen anti-corruption cooperation
Vientiane, Sep 4 (IANS) Officials from the State Inspection Authority of Laos and Cambodia’s Anti-Corruption Unit gathered in Lao capital Vientiane to discuss anti-corruption cooperation. The meeting underscored the deepening cooperation between the two organisations and reflected the long-standing friendship between Laos and Cambodia, Lao News Agency reported on Tuesday. Both sides emphasised the importance […]
In latest crackdown on alleged Beijing agents, ex-high ranking New York official arrested
New York, Sep 4 (IANS) A former high-ranking state official has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government, capping a series of arrests of people, including former dissidents, who have allegedly worked secretly for Beijing. Linda Sun, a former Deputy Chief of Staff to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, “actually worked […]
Annual defence drills begin in Latvia
Riga, Sep 4 (IANS) Namejs 24, the comprehensive national defence exercise, started across Latvia will continue until October 8, the Latvian Defence Ministry said on its website. The annual drills involve 11,000 soldiers and members of the National Guard from all units of the National Armed Forces (NAF), including national defence service conscripts, reserve soldiers […]
Death toll of IS militants rises to 16 after Iraqi airstrikes on hideouts
Baghdad, Sep 4 (IANS) Iraqi security forces have found two more bodies of Islamic State (IS) militants who were killed in a recent military operation in the western province of Anbar, bringing the death toll of IS militants to 16. Iraqi forces carried out an airdrop operation at 4:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday targeting […]
Head of Mossad’s financial network in Turkey arrested: Media
Istanbul, Sep 4 (IANS) Turkish authorities have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency’s financial network in Turkey, according to a report by state media. On August 30, Istanbul police detained Rexhepi in connection with the allegations of transferring money on behalf of Mossad during an operation, Xinhua news agency reported. Rexhepi […]
Police detain armed man after break-in at Croatia’s largest hospital
Zagreb, Sep 4 (IANS) Police have detained a man who broke into Croatia’s largest hospital with a gun. No deaths or injuries were reported in the incident, according to local media reports. The suspect entered the psychiatric department of the University Hospital Center Zagreb on Tuesday morning and threatened the medical staff with a firearm. […]
Vinesh, Bajrang call on Rahul Gandhi amid talks of debut in Haryana polls (Ld)
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, on Wednesday, met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi here with speculations of Vinesh contesting Haryana Assembly polls on a Congress ticket intensifying. Their meeting comes a day after the Congress’ Central Election Committee (CEC) convened to finalise […]
Sagarmanthan Dialogue to lay groundwork for accord on ocean governance
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Observer Research Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), hosted a curtain-raiser event for Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue in New Delhi. This event served as a precursor to the main Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue, scheduled for November 18-19, 2024. The upcoming dialogue […]
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Sultan of Brunei, later departs for Singapore
Bandar Seri Begawan, Sep 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on Wednesday held delegation-level talks on a wide range of issues, including defence, trade & investment, food security, education, energy, space technology, focusing on strengthening the bilateral relations between the two nations. This significant meeting at Istana Nurul […]
