Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, which if implemented, could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians unable to leave their homes without food or water. Israel claims that the plan is an “attempt to starve out Hamas militants.” No trucks of food, water…
Male: Former Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday criticised the ruling administration and President Mohammad Muizzu on his decision to proceed with the same agreements that his party PNC described as a national security threat during the 2023 presidential campaign. Muizzu, who returned from a five-day state visit to India last week, has expressed…
Dhaka: Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, on Saturday visited the centuries-old Dhakeshwari temple amid reports of attack on another prominent Durga Puja celebration in the national capital. The government wants to build Bangladesh in such a way “where each and every citizen’s right will be ensured,” Yunus said at…
Washington: Legendary music composer A R Rahman has recorded a 30-minute performance video in support of Vice President Kamaal Harris, which is expected to give a big boost to her presidential campaign ahead of the November 5 general elections. Rahman, 57, is the first major international artist from S Asia to have endorsed Harris, who…
Vientiane (Laos): Noting that conflicts in different parts of the world are having the most negative impact on the countries of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for the restoration of peace and stability in Eurasia and West Asia. Addressing the 19th East Asia Summit, Modi also asserted that solutions to…
Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris is a captive of her Democratic party and its unpopular policies, the editorial board of a top American financial daily said on Thursday, warning the ruling party that her Republican rival Donald Trump can win anyway if the undecided voters conclude that she is merely a political cipher. “Harris and…
Beirut: Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut Thursday left two neighborhoods smoldering, killing 22 people and wounding dozens, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as well as further escalating Israel’s bloody conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. The air raid on central Beirut — the deadliest in over a year of war — apparently targeted two residential…
Vientiane: India will share its knowledge and experiences in using digital public infrastructure (DPI) such as Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface with the ASEAN nations and explore collaboration to address diverse challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture and climate change, a joint statement said on Thursday. In the joint statement issued after the 21st India-ASEAN summit…
Vientiane (Laos): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a “very productive” meeting with newly-appointed Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba here during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in different areas, including infrastructure, connectivity and defence. Separately, Prime Minister Modi also met his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on the margins of the ASEAN-India Summit…
Vientian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived here in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits and further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings. Modi is visiting Lao PDR at the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. “Sabaidee Laos! PM @narendramodi arrives in Vientiane, Lao PDR to…
