South Korea urges peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand clashes
Seoul, Dec 23 (IANS) South Korea on Tuesday urged Cambodia and Thailand to hold talks to resolve escalating border clashes, welcoming efforts by neighbouring countries to ease tensions. “We appreciate ASEAN’s efforts to de-escalate tensions and seek a peaceful resolution to the situation,” South Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson Park Il said in a commentary. “The […]
‘G20’ named word of 2025 in South Africa
Johannesburg, Dec 23 (IANS) The term “G20” was the most frequently used word in South Africa in 2025, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday. PanSALB – an organisation mandated to promote multilingualism, develop and preserve South Africa’s 12 official languages, and protect language rights – said it worked with a media […]
Brazilian President Lula could visit India next month, sources say
Brasilia/New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, could visit India early next year, top sources indicated to IANS on Tuesday. The visit, which could materialise at the end of January or early February 2026, is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Brazil. It is expected that India […]
Cyclone Ditwah affected 374,000 workers across Sri Lanka: ILO
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Around 374,000 Sri Lankan workers are located in areas affected by floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, a preliminary employment assessment released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday. The ILO said potential earnings losses in the affected districts could reach about 48 million US dollars per month. […]
CISF hosts study programme for Nepal Armed Police Force officers in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday organized a comprehensive study and interaction programme for 19 visiting officers of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) at its headquarters in the national capital, aimed at strengthening professional cooperation and bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. The visiting delegation, comprising […]
US announces sweeping changes to H-1B selection process
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced sweeping changes to the H-1B work visa selection process, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a weighted system that prioritises higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers. The move, Department of Homeland Security said, is aimed at better protecting the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities of […]
UAE president holds talks with Elon Musk on AI and technology cooperation
ABU DHABI(RAHNUMA): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday with Elon Musk for talks focused on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and international cooperation in emerging sectors. According to WAM, the two discussed ongoing developments in AI and next-generation technologies, and how such tools could be deployed to improve quality of life, […]
Palestinian president affirms readiness to work on Trump’s peace plan
LONDON(RAHNUMA): President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Monday that the Palestinian Authority was ready to work with US President Donald Trump to achieve a comprehensive and just peace in line with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. Abbas emphasized the urgent need to implement Trump’s plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 by enforcing the […]
Turkiye expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire to start early 2026
ANKARA(RANUMA): Turkiye expects the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal to begin early in 2026, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday, following talks with US, Qatari and Egyptian officials in Miami over the weekend. Speaking at a press conference in Damascus, Fidan said the discussions focused on obstacles to advancing the deal to […]
Demolition ‘is a tragedy for all Palestinians’ Previous
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Israeli bulldozers tore through a four-story building in East Jerusalem on Monday, leaving scores of Palestinian residents unsure where to go after their doors were broken down in the middle of the night by authorities enforcing hasty evictions. The building was the latest in a series of residential structures to be razed as Israeli […]
