South Korea: Police question acting President Han in martial law probe
Seoul, Dec 21 (IANS) South Korean Police said they have questioned acting President Han Duck-soo over his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched imposition of martial law early this month. Han was one of nine people the police said they questioned over their attendance at a Cabinet meeting Yoon held shortly before he declared […]
EU signals readiness for talks with Trump amid tariff threats
Brussels, Dec 21 (IANS) The European Union (EU) is open to discussing trade issues, including energy, with US President-elect Donald Trump, a European Commission spokesperson said. “We are ready to discuss with President-Elect Trump how we can further strengthen an already strong relationship, including by discussing our common interests in the energy sector,” spokesperson Olof […]
UN chief ‘outraged’ over killing of WFP members in Sudan
United Nations, Dec 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is outraged by the killing of World Food Programme (WFP) staff members in an aerial bombardment in Sudan, and calls for a thorough investigation, his spokesperson said. Three WFP personnel were killed when their office in Yabus, Blue Nile State was hit by airstrikes on Thursday, […]
Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasising the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the ‘Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony’ at the UN Trusteeship Council. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, […]
Lebanon facing ‘staggering’ unmet health needs: WHO
Beirut, Dec 21 (IANS) Lebanon is facing “staggering unmet health needs” as thousands of civilians cry out for reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, the World Health Organization Lebanon Office said. Over 4,000 people have been killed and 17,000 others injured in Lebanon since last October, and the death toll has been […]
US finalises $4.7 billion in CHIPS Act subsidy to Samsung
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The US Commerce Department has awarded Samsung Electronics up to $4.745 billion in direct funding to support the South Korean tech giant’s chipmaking investment in central Texas, as it strives to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The announcement came after the department announced a preliminary deal with Samsung in April to provide […]
Canadian Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet
Ottawa, Dec 21 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his cabinet. According to a list issued by the prime minister’s office, eight new ministers were added and four ministers’ roles were changed. With the changes, the cabinet retains a total of 38 ministers, in addition to the Prime Minister and there is […]
25 pc of country’s area under green cover: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) As compared to 2021, there is an increase of 1,445 sq km in the total forest and tree cover of the country with 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area being green, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Saturday. As per the present assessment, […]
India a natural trade and commerce partner of Kuwait: PM Modi
Kuwait City, Dec 21 (IANS) India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait and continues to be so in contemporary times and people-to-people linkages over centuries have fostered a special bond of friendship between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In an interview with Kuwait News Agency (Kuna), PM Modi […]
NE export gateway of India, its products can easily be exported to any country using Bangladesh’s Chittagong port: HM Shah
Agartala, Dec 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that any products from northeast India can easily be exported to the rest of the world by using the Chittagong international port in Bangladesh. Addressing the ‘North East Bankers’ Conclave’ here, he said that the northeastern region is the export gateway of India. […]
