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‘Ukraine conflict’ concerns the global economy: Jaishankar in Moscow
Moscow: During bilateral talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar pointed out at "consequences of the Ukraine conflict" while mentioning concerning issues that have taken a toll on…
Motto for Today: ‘It requires only a pebble to start a landslide.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Nov.07.......
1865 - London Gazette, oldest surviving journal, is founded.
1876 - A patent for the first U.S. cigarette manufacturing machine was…
Russia nightclub fire: Death toll from fire reaches 13
Moscow: The death toll from a fire at a nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma has preliminary reached 13, with 4 more people injured, a spokesperson of regional emergency services told Sputnik on Saturday.
"According to preliminary…
Europe faces acute gas shortage in 2023: IEA
Paris: Europe could face a shortage of as much as 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas during the key summer period for refilling its gas storage sites in 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Thursday.…
Stoltenberg urges Turkey to endorse Finland, Sweden accession to NATO
Istanbul: Sweden and Finland have fulfilled their obligations to Türkiye and should be allowed entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said.
"It's time to welcome Finland and Sweden…
FIFA: Japan announces squad for Qatar World Cup
Tokyo: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announced a 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup here on Tuesday.
Only six players are from Japanese first-division teams. German clubs have contributed the most players for Moriyasu's side with…
EU has no problems working with Brazil under Lula
Moscow: The European Union does not foresee any problems in working cooperation with Brazil under the country's newly elected president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, an EU foreign affairs spokeswoman said.
"I do not see any problem or I do…
Italy sends 2 dozen of self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
Rome: The Italian government has donated "20 to 30" M109L self-propelled howitzers to Kiev as part of the fifth military aid package, Italian media reported on Sunday.
Italy has already provided Ukraine with M113 armored personnel…
Swedish Navy inspects Nord Stream pipeline leak site
Stockholm: The Swedish Navy said that it had deployed two vessels to conduct further investigations into the Nord Stream pipeline leaks in the Baltic Sea.
"I can confirm that we are there with two minesweepers," Jimmie Adamsson, the Navy's…
King Charles III appoints Sunak as UK Prime Minister
London: UK King Charles III appointed Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister and ordered him to form a government, Sky News reported.
On Monday, Sunak was elected head of the UK Conservative Party. He became the only candidate to run for…
Indian origin Rishi Sunak nominated by Tories as next PM of Britain
London: The Conservative Party of England (also known as Tories) have nominated Indian origin Rishi Sunak as next Prime Minister of England, after two contestants Boris Johnson and Penny Mordant withdrew their names during the last 24…
Motto for Today: ‘A healthy body with a fresh mind is the best fashion statement.’
WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY DIWALI.
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Oct.24........
1579 - Jesuit father and first Englishman S.J. Thomas Stephens arrived at Goa in a Portuguese…
Rishi Sunak announces bid for UK’s Tory leadership, PM post
London: Former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday that he would be running for the leadership of the Conservative Party and the post of prime minister.
"The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a…
Su-30 jet crashes in Russia, 2 pilots killed
Moscow: Two pilots died and no casualties occurred among civilians as a result of the crash of a Su-30 jet in the Russian city of Irkutsk, the ministry of emergency situations (EMERCOM) said on Sunday.
"Two pilots died, there are no…
Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s new PM
Rome: The new Italian government formed by appointed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was officially sworn in at the presidential Palace on Saturday.
Meloni had been formally appointed and accepted the mandate on Friday, after being summoned…
5 Germans with private airplane go missing off Costa Rica
San Jose: A small plane with five German nationals on board went missing near the Caribbean coast off Costa Rica on Friday afternoon, Public Security Minister Jorge Torres confirmed.
The minister said on Friday the plane was heading for…
Boris Johnson back in UK PM contest
London: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in the United Kingdom amid speculation that he might attempt to vie for Conservative leadership and second term at Downing Street after the resignation of Liz Truss, British media…
Motto for Today: ‘No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Oct. 21........
1824 - In Yorkshire, England, Joseph Aspdin, a stone mason, patented Portland cement, made by burning finely pulverized lime and clay…
British PM Truss resign as UK premier after a 44-day term
London: British PM Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday after six turbulent weeks in office, making her one of the shortest-serving prime ministers in British history.
The PM said her successor will be elected in a Tory…
Truss’ resignation will not solve problems in UK
London: The resignation of Liz Truss from the post of UK prime minister will not solve the problems in the country, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told Sky News on Wednesday.
Cleverly also noted that he can understand people who are…