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December 27, 2024 9:18 PM

German President Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections for Feb 23

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today dissolved the country's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on 23rd February following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition. In a speech in Berlin, Mr. Steinmeier said that in difficult times, like now, s...

December 27, 2024 5:32 PM

WHO Chief calls for release of UN staff following negotiation with Houthis

Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said the negotiation over the release of 13 UN staff arrested by the Houthi group in the Yemeni capital Sanaa has concluded. In a social media post, Mr. Ghebreyesus said the WHO continues to call for the detaine...

December 27, 2024 10:12 PM

South Korea’s Parliament impeaches acting President Han

South Korea's National Assembly voted today to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after he took over for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached for his botched imposition of martial law. A motion to impeach Mr Han passed unanimously in a 192-0 vote, marking the first time...

December 27, 2024 2:02 PM

Global leaders pay tribute to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Leaders from across the globe, including neighbouring nations have paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, emphasising his legacy as a statesman and visionary leader. They have shared heartfelt condolences, remembering his exceptional contributions to economic progress and diplomacy....

December 27, 2024 1:35 PM

Dubai transforms into festive wonderland with spectacular winter celebrations

Dubai’s ambitious winter festival program is illuminating the emirate with daily fireworks displays and transforming the Expo 2020 site into an enchanting Winter City, continuing through January 2025.   The cornerstone of the celebrations is the daily fireworks spectacle at Dubai Festival C...

December 26, 2024 8:03 PM

Japan Airlines resumes operations after cyberattack

Japan Airlines flight operations were affected this morning after a cyberattack caused a system malfunction. The airline said it led to the cancellation of several domestic and international flights and more than 60 delays. Flight services have now resumed. The airline stated that the malfunction wa...

December 26, 2024 5:04 PM

Nepal: New Cooperative ordinance to be sent to President for approval

In Nepal, the government's new ordinance on cooperatives, which includes rules for regulating cooperatives and returning the savings of members, will be sent to the President on Thursday. In a decision taken by council of Ministers in Singhdurbar, it was decided to scrap the National Cooperative Dev...

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