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May 22, 2024 5:35 PM

UAE Honours Indian Embassy, Consulate at MoFA Excellence Awards

Dubai, May 22 : India's diplomatic missions in the UAE were recognized for their outstanding work at the 5th Minister of Foreign Affairs  Excellence Awards ceremony held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan,  Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. In a rare ...

May 22, 2024 1:37 PM

Head of WHO asks Israel to lift blockade on medical supplies into Gaza

  Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked Israel to lift blockade on medical supplies into Gaza, saying nearly 700 seriously ill patients are stuck in a war zone.   Addressing a press briefing in Geneva, Mr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said crossings f...

May 22, 2024 1:56 PM

Vietnam’s Minister for Public Security To Lam to be President of country

  Vietnam's National Assembly today approved To Lam, the Minister of Public Security, as the country's next President following a vote at its headquarters in Hanoi. The appointment comes nearly two months after Vietnam's former President Vo Van Thuong resigned amid a corruption crackdown. Lam has...

May 21, 2024 5:44 PM

EU gives final approval to Artificial Intelligence Act

European Union ministers have unanimously given their final approval to the Artificial Intelligence Act. It is a major new law that regulates the use of transformative technology in "high-risk" situations, such as law enforcement and employment. According to media reports, the European Union hope...

May 21, 2024 5:43 PM

Singapore Airlines: One dead, several hurt in severe turbulence

One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok today. The Airline in a statement said that the flight was carrying a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew.   However, ...

May 21, 2024 1:43 PM

Presidential election to take place on June 28 in Iran

The Presidential election will be held in Iran on June 28. IRNA reported that the election date was determined in a meeting attended by Iran's interim President Mohammad Mokhber, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, as well as Vice-President for L...

May 21, 2024 1:17 PM

Sri Lanka experiences intensified showery and windy conditions

As the southwest monsoon establishes its presence over Sri Lanka, the island nation is experiencing intensified showery and windy conditions. Meteorological officials have issued warnings of heavy rainfall, forecasting showers exceeding 100mm in several regions.   The Western, Sabaragamuwa, a...

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