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September 13, 2024 6:59 AM

US Backs India’s Bid for Permanent UN Security Council Seat

The United States has reaffirmed its support for a permanent seat for India and endorsed text-based negotiations to reform the UN Security Council, which has been stalled due to disagreements among a few countries.   Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Permanent Representative to the UN, said tha...

September 13, 2024 8:24 AM

US imposes sanctions on 3 Chinese companies

The US has announced sanctions against three Chinese companies, one Pakistani company, and a Chinese citizen for their role in Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme yesterday. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced that the sanctions target the Beijing Research Institute of Aut...

September 12, 2024 8:36 PM

Sri Lanka postal voting for 2024 presidential election concludes

In Sri Lanka, postal voting for the 2024 presidential election concluded today. Postal voting took place on September 4th, 5th, and 6th, and additional opportunities were provided yesterday and today for voters who were unable to cast their postal ballots on those dates. Local media quoted the Depar...

September 12, 2024 2:03 PM

UN Observes International Day of South-South Cooperation

  The United Nations International Day of South-South Cooperation is being celebrated today. "A better tomorrow through South-South Cooperation” is the theme of this year.  Celebration of the day annually on September 12, provides an opportunity for member states to reaffirm the value and benef...

September 12, 2024 1:57 PM

Moody’s revises Maldives’ credit ranking to CAA2

  Global credit rating agency, Moody’s has revised Maldives’ credit ranking to CAA2.  As per a statement issued by the credit rating agency, default risks have risen, as foreign exchange reserves - even inclusive of assets held in the Sovereign Development Fund - have remained low with prospe...

September 12, 2024 1:48 PM

Bangladesh Interim Government to Create Six Commissions for Sector Reforms

  In Bangladesh, the interim government announced to form six commissions to bring reform in six major sectors including constitution, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said in a televised speech to the nation yesterday evening. The sectors are the constitution, electoral system, the judiciary...

September 12, 2024 1:30 PM

US to sell High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare sonobuoys to India

  The US has decided to sell High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare (HAASW) sonobuoys worth USD 52.8 million to India. It will enhance India's capacity to conduct anti-submarine warfare operations from its MH-60R helicopters. The proposed sale will also strengthen the US-India strategic and defence ...

September 12, 2024 11:00 AM

Indian Missions in UAE Lead Charge in Landmark Amnesty Program

  Dubai: The UAE government has launched a visa amnesty program starting September 1st, which will run for two months, is creating a significant buzz, particularly among the Indian community. This initiative offers undocumented residents the opportunity to either regularize their status or leav...

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