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December 13, 2024 10:49 AM

Sri Lanka: 7 dead from leptospirosis in Jaffna Teaching Hospital

In Sri Lanka, seven individuals have been confirmed dead at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital due to leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever. The Health Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit confirmed this after conducting laboratory tests on samples collected from the deceased. Health authorities are closel...

December 13, 2024 8:50 AM

Destroyed over 90% of Syria’s surface-to-air missile systems: Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it has severely damaged Syria's air defences, destroying over 90 per cent of strategic surface-to-air missile systems. It further added that the Air Force has developed an extensive strike plan aimed at neutralising Syria's military capabilities, i...

December 13, 2024 7:01 AM

Romania, Bulgaria to join EU’s Schengen area on January 1, 2025

Romania and Bulgaria are set to fully join the European Union border-free Schengen Area on January 1, 2025. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament in a post on social media congratulated the people of both countries. She added a stronger Schengen signifies a safer & more united Eu...

December 12, 2024 7:10 PM

India backs UNGA resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip

India has joined 157 other nations in supporting a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding an 'immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The UNGA overwhelmingly approved two resolutions yesterday. The first resolution called for a ceasefire in ...

December 12, 2024 4:51 PM

Hathkargha: Dubai Exhibition Spotlights Indian Handloom Heritage

In a move to showcase India's rich textile heritage and expand its global market presence, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, has launched the Hathkargha exhibition in Dubai. This cultural and commercial initiativ...

December 12, 2024 10:49 AM

UN General Assembly demands immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire between Israel and militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It also demanded immediate release of all hostages. The ceasefire demand in the resolution was adopted with 158 votes in favor in the 193-memb...

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