Syria’s de facto leader congratulates Trump, looks forward to improving relations
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration in a statement on Monday, saying he is looking forward to improving relations between the two countries. “We are confident that he is the leader to bring peace to the Middle East and restore stability to the region,” he said. […]
Trump expected to bring peace to Ukraine, though picture unclear on Middle East: WEF panel
DUBAI(RAHHNUMA): Donald Trump’s US presidency will likely bring peace in Ukraine even if the future of the Middle East remains unclear, panelists at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos said on Tuesday. The annual meetings, which got into full swing on Tuesday, comes a day after Trump was sworn in for his second term […]
UAE’s president receives Afghanistan’s minister of interior in Abu Dhabi
LONDON(RAHNUMA): President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan received Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani on Tuesday at Qasr Al-Shati in Abu Dhabi. The parties discussed recent news in Afghanistan and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in development. They looked at efforts to support Afghanistan’s stability and promote prosperity for its people. […]
Yemen’s vice president: Trump ‘key to defeating Houthis’
ADEN(RAHNUMA): The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency was key to curbing the Houthi militia’s threat to regional stability and maritime security, Yemen’s vice president said on Tuesday. Aidarous Al-Zubaidi compared Trump’s leadership and willingness to employ military strength with the Biden administration, which he said had allowed the Houthis to consolidate power, […]
UK PM tells Netanyahu peace process ‘should lead’ to Palestinian state
LONDON(RAHNUMA): UK premier Keir Starmer told Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that any peace process in the Middle East should pave the way for a Palestinian state, Downing Street said. The two leaders held a call that focused on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a UK government spokesperson […]
Andhra Pradesh to be transformed as green energy hub: Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati, Jan 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that efforts are on to transform the state into a green energy and green hydrogen hub. He said investments to the tune of $115 billion have been attracted in the energy sector to generate 500 MW power and 500 million metric […]
Defence ministry inks Rs 1,561 cr contract for 47 bridge laying tanks
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, for the procurement of 47 Tank-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 1,560.52 crore. The contract was inked by the senior […]
Delhi polls: Kejriwal aide who helped ex-CM get bail joins BJP
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) An AAP leader who stood surety for Arvind Kejriwal while seeking bail in the excise policy case joined the BJP on Tuesday, said Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly and BJP candidate from the Rohini constituency Vijender Gupta. Gupta, along with Union Minister Harsh Malhotra, and Kuldeep Mittal, a former […]
Maha govt inks MoUs for investment proposals worth Rs 50,750 cr at Davos
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday signed four MoUs for investment proposals worth Rs 50,750 crore in the fields of defence, steel, metals, and EVs in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit at Davos. The state government and Balasore Alloys Ltd […]
Maha Kumbh: Devotees impressed with Yogi govt’s ‘excellent’ arrangement
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Since the commencement of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 13, millions of devotees have bathed in the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Devotees from across the country and abroad are visiting the city to purify themselves by taking a dip in the Sangam […]
