UN says 106.6 million USD urgently needed for Sudanese refugees in Libya
Tripoli, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that $106.6 million are needed urgently to assist Sudanese refugees in Libya. In a press release, the UN refugee agency says the funds will be used to support 375,000 Sudanese refugees, 70,000 people in host communities, and 1,000 third-country nationals. The funds […]
Qatar’s Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the country since March 2015 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the formal […]
Japan to recognise Taiwan as place of origin for naturalised citizens
Tokyo, Feb 18 (IANS) In a clear indication of policy shift and snub to China, Taiwan-origin naturalized citizens of Japan will now be able to list their country of origin as Taiwan in their family register from May 26, the Japanese government announced on Tuesday. Japan’s Minister of Justice revised an ordinance allowing people to […]
ADB plans to expand operations by 50 pc over next decade
Manila, Feb 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Tuesday that it has approved a plan to scale up its operations by 50 per cent over the next decade, leveraging its existing capital base to enhance its development impact across Asia and the Pacific. The Capital Utilisation Plan (CUP) outlines a pathway for […]
India-Qatar relations elevated to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi continues to solidify ties with Middle East nations
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday signed an agreement to elevate India-Qatar relations to a Strategic Partnership with focus on trade, energy, investments, innovation, technology, food security, culture & people-to-people ties. Both leaders held wide-ranging talks at New Delhi’s Hyderabad House, […]
Strengthening energy security ties further, India-funded petroleum depot opened in Bhutan
Thimphu, Feb 18 (IANS) Bhutan’s Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Employment Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji on Tuesday inaugurated a project funded by India that will further strengthen energy security and distribution in the land-locked country. The development of Garmani Eastern Petroleum Oil Lubricants Depot (POL) in Monggar, which was inaugurated by Dorji, was taken up as […]
Angola’s cholera death toll climbs to 150
Luanda, Feb 18 (IANS) The number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak in Angola has reached 150, the Health Ministry has said. A total of 4,235 people have been infected since early January, the ministry said. Cases have been reported in 10 of the country’s 21 provinces, with 86 per cent of overall […]
Kenya secures funding to tackle climate change challenges
Nairobi, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Nations (UN)-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved 50 million US dollars for key projects to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable development in Kenya. The initiative, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), represents a significant investment to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate […]
Spirit of Kashi Tamil Sangamam being celebrated by Indians worldwide
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The spirit of Kashi Tamil Sangamam – a cross country cultural celebration – continues to echo across the world as Indian missions in several countries are hosting events to spotlight the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi and the grand cultural confluence that is taking place in Uttar Pradesh’s […]
South Korean Constitutional Court moves forward with Yoon’s impeachment trial despite tight schedule
Seoul, Feb 18 (IANS) The South Korean Constitutional Court decided on Tuesday to proceed with its 10th hearing of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial as planned, increasing the likelihood that a ruling could be reached by the end of next month. Yoon had initially requested a postponement of Thursday’s 2 pm hearing, […]
