Gazan family takes legal action against UK govt for preventing them settling in Britain
LONDON(RAHNUMA): A Palestinian family is taking legal action against the British government over a decision to bar them from settling in the UK. The six family members, ranging in age from 14 to 23 years old, are seeking to leave Gaza and reunite with their father, but have been denied entry for security reasons. UK […]
UK, US, Germany and France urge adherence to ceasefire in Syria
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Britain, the United States, France and Germany on Tuesday welcomed the 15-day extension of the ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, and urged all parties to strictly adhere to the agreement. “We call upon all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire and to exercise their utmost restraint. We urge all external […]
Iraq’s parliament delays presidential vote
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): Iraq’s parliament postponed the election of the country’s president on Tuesday to allow Kurdish rivals time to agree on a candidate. The parliament delayed the session, the official INA press agency reported, without saying whether a new date had been agreed. The agency reported earlier that speaker Haibat Al-Halbussi received requests from Iraq’s two […]
Israeli settlers uproot 500 trees south of Hebron
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Israeli settlers have uprooted 500 trees near Yatta, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, and vandalized Palestinian properties. Anti-settlement activist Osama Makhameh confirmed on Tuesday that armed settlers from the illegal settlement of Susya uprooted and destroyed 500 olive, fig, and almond trees belonging to the Rumi family in the Al-Farsh area […]
Putin to discuss Middle East with Syrian president
MOSCOW(RAHNUMA): Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced. “It is planned to discuss the state and prospects of bilateral relations in various areas, as well as the current situation in the Middle East,” the Kremlin said.
Syria army’s clashes with Kurds ‘setback’ to Turkiye peace process: PKK spokesman
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): Recent clashes between Syria’s military and Kurdish forces are a “setback” and a “plot” to derail the PKK peace process with Turkiye, a spokesman for the Kurdish militant group told AFP on Tuesday. “The developments in Syria and the larger Middle East have a direct effect on the peace process in Turkiye,” said Zagros […]
Patriotic fervour marks R-Day celebrations in Telugu states
Hyderabad/Amaravati, Jan 26 (IANS) Patriotic fervour marked 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday in the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Governors of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh led the celebrations by hoisting the national flag at the main official functions in their respective states. Ministers and top officials led the celebrations held in the […]
77th Republic Day: Rajasthan’s cultural tableau emerges as crowd-puller on Kartavya Path
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Rajasthan’s tableau emerged as one of the major attractions at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path in Delhi on Monday, as the nation celebrated its 77th Republic Day. Based on the globally renowned Usta art of Bikaner, the tableau captivated spectators with its exceptional craftsmanship, cultural richness, and vibrant visual […]
Congress questions govt’s ‘intent’ on caste enumeration in Census 2027
New Delhi, (IANS) Congress on Monday raised serious concerns over the central government’s approach to caste enumeration in Census 2027. It alleged a lack of clarity and intent. The party also demanded immediate consultations with political parties, state governments, and civil society organisations before finalising the exercise. Congress General Secretary (Communications) and Rajya Sabha MP […]
Work transcends all boundaries, says Assam Padma Shri awardee Nuruddin Ahmed
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) Emphasising that dedication to work transcends all religious and social boundaries, Padma Shri awardee Nuruddin Ahmed on Monday said that commitment and hard work have been the guiding principles of his life, as he reacted to being conferred with one of the country’s highest civilian honours on the 77th Republic Day. […]
