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PM Modi and his counterpart from Papua New Guinea, James Marape hold bilateral meeting

22 May 2023 10:03 AM IST

In a bilateral meeting held on Monday in Port Moresby, the prime ministers of India and Papua New Guinea discussed ways to work together to combat climate change as well as in the areas of commerce, technology, and healthcare.”Synergising India-Papua New Guinea relations. PM @narendramodi held a fruitful bilateral meeting

No proper policies yet to curb methane emissions in London

22 May 2023 02:31 AM IST

In 2021, over 100 countries signed on to the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by 30 per cent compared to 2020 levels by 2030. Even though it is useful, stringent policies to eliminate methane emissions are still missing. The first global review of methane policies which have been adopted

SpaceX’s Axiom mission-2 set for launch with 1st Saudi woman Rayyanah Barnawi

22 May 2023 02:16 AM IST

A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is all set to launch the‚ Ax-2‘ on Sunday from Florida with the first-ever Saudi woman in its crew to voyage into space, according to Axiom Space. Rayyanah Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, is the first-ever Saudi

Operations cease at Bikita Minerals amid loot charge in Zimbawe

22 May 2023 02:02 AM IST

Operations at the Bikita Minerals, the largest lithium mine in Zimbabwe which is currently owned by Sinomine Resource Group in China, have been suspended. Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) Director Farai Maguwu on May 2 claimed massive looting of lithium at the mine. 42 trucks of lithium ore were

G7 summit: China irked over brazen interference in its internal affairs

22 May 2023 00:47 AM IST

China has lodged diplomatic protests to G7 countries over their Hiroshima joint statement, in which they voiced their growing concerns over China’s coercive approaches over Taiwan, East and South China seas, and accused them of brazen interference in its internal affairs. China figured prominently in the Hiroshima summit meeting of

No Debt limit deal on GOP’s ‘Partisan Terms’, says President Biden

22 May 2023 00:40 AM IST

President Joe Biden said on Sunday that Republicans in the US House must move off their “extreme positions” on the now-stalled talks over raising America’s debt limit and that there would be no agreement to avert a catastrophic default only on their terms. “It’s time for Republicans to accept that

Joe Biden invites Japan, South Korea PMs to US

22 May 2023 00:32 AM IST

United States President Joe Biden on Sunday invited Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to hold a formal trilateral meeting, Kyodo News Agency reported.The invitation comes amid Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Moreover, the G7 leaders during the Summit in Hiroshima agreed on

Military trial has begun against 9 May protesters: Pakistan Army chief

22 May 2023 00:26 AM IST

Brushing aside the concerns of human rights groups, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has said that authorities have initiated a “legal process of trial” under stringent military laws against those involved in recent attacks on military installations following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Gen Munir made

Ukraine Engages Russian forces in Bakhmut despite Moscow’s smoky claim of triumph

22 May 2023 00:18 AM IST

Ukrainian soldiers were still engaging Russian forces in fierce battles in and around Bakhmut on Sunday, military officials said, hours after Moscow and the private army Wagner announced that their troops had taken full control of the eastern city. The fog of war made it impossible to confirm the situation

Zelenskyy puts country’s war efforts into sharp focus at g7 in Hiroshima

22 May 2023 00:12 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers in Hiroshima on Sunday, building momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a symbolic victory on the battlefield. The Ukrainian leader’s in-person appearance in his trademark olive drab during the final day of the Group of

Zelenskyy’s presence at G7 “a way to build peace”, says Macron

21 May 2023 19:57 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit during the G7 Summit for talks with allies and major developing nations is a “way to build peace”, French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday. Taking to Twitter, Macron said, “Allowing President Zelenskyy to go and plead and obtain very clear international support in Jeddah at

Exploring India’s potential as Digital ID partner for Kenya

21 May 2023 13:41 PM IST

Kenya decided to provide digital id to all kenya’s by February 2024 and find India who will be the partner of them in this new service. By knowing New Delhi expertise in the digital sector. India is the natural choice of Kenyans as they are influenced by the service of