Europe

Pakistani: Rana Sanaullah Chosen As PM’s Advisor

01 May 2024 05:08 AM IST

President Asif Ali Zardari has named Rana Sanaullah, the Punjab President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as an adviser to the Prime Minister on political and public affairs, according to Dawn. This move, conducted under Article 93(1) of the Constitution, aligns with the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Tbilisi Protests: Georgian Police Use Tear Gas And Rubber Bullets

01 May 2024 04:58 AM IST

Tensions heightened in Tbilisi as Georgian police utilized tear gas and rubber bullets to scatter crowds of demonstrators gathered outside parliament for the third consecutive week. The protests were organized to oppose a controversial “foreign influence” bill, which detractors claim undermines Georgia’s efforts to join the European Union, as per

Pakistan’s SBP Receives $1.1 Billion IMF Funding

01 May 2024 00:10 AM IST

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received approximately USD 1.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the approval of the final tranche of Pakistan’s USD 3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) by the global lender, Geo News said. Pakistan announced on Tuesday that the IMF’s executive board approved

Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard Of Ship Damage

30 Apr 2024 23:50 PM IST

Philippines on Tuesday alleged that the China Coast Guard deployed water cannons towards two of its vessels, resulting in damage to one of them, while conducting a patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. It accused China of engaging in “dangerous maneuvers and obstruction” and reinstating

Chinese President Xi Embarks On Six-Day European Tour Amidst Trade Frictions With EU

30 Apr 2024 23:33 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has commenced his six-day journey to Europe amidst growing trade tensions with the European Union (EU) and apprehensions regarding Beijing’s backing of Russia, as stated by Voice of America (VOA). Xi’s tour, commencing on Sunday (April 28), marks his inaugural visit to the continent since 2019,

Benjamin Netanyahu Declares Intent To Enter Rafah Regardless Of Truce With Hamas

30 Apr 2024 23:02 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed on Tuesday his military’s intention to invade Gaza’s Rafah city and stated that the operations will take place regardless of any progress made in cease-fire negotiations with Hamas, according to The Times of Israel. Netanyahu said, “The idea that we will stop the war

Australian airline Bonza Abruptly Cancels All Flights, Leaving Thousands Stranded

30 Apr 2024 18:45 PM IST

low-cost carrier Bonza Airline has left hundreds of passengers stranded across Australia after suddenly cancelling all flights, as reported by the BBC. The affected passengers, expecting to fly from airports in Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Avalon, were left in dismay as they found their flights cancelled on Tuesday

India-UAE discuss ways to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

30 Apr 2024 18:08 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra recently held discussions with UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, focusing on enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The meeting, held in Delhi, aimed to deepen the multifaceted bilateral ties between India-UAE. Reviewing Bilateral Relations During the meeting,

Uber Hits Pause In Pakistan Teams Up With Careem For The Journey Ahead

30 Apr 2024 18:04 PM IST

Uber announced on Tuesday via Geo News that it will halt its operations in Pakistan. However, the company clarified that its subsidiary, Careem, will remain active in the country. “We’ve opted to discontinue the Uber app in Pakistan,” said a spokesperson, adding, “Our subsidiary, Careem, will persist in offering ride-hailing

Indonesia Mount Ruang Erupts again, Forces Evacuation

30 Apr 2024 17:30 PM IST

Mount Ruang in Indonesia erupted for the second time this month, which is located in the North Sulawesi province at the local time of 1:15 am on Tuesday. As per the footage shared by the Indonesia disaster agency, strikes of lightning flashed above the Ruang crater with red clouds of

Taiwan’s Radar Blip: 7 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 Naval Ships Spotted in Proximity

30 Apr 2024 17:10 PM IST

On Tuesday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense disclosed a concerning discovery made between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, a total of seven Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected cruising near the country. Among the sightings, seven People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were closely monitored within the Taiwan

Report Reveals: MDH and Everest Catch the Eye of Australia’s FSANZ Amid Global Setbacks

30 Apr 2024 16:44 PM IST

FSANZ(Food Standards Australia New Zealand) is closely monitoring Indian spice producers MDH and Everest, as reported by Reuters regarding the Masala Ban. A notice issued on April 30 reveals that FSANZ is investigating claims of contamination in spice mixes manufactured by Indian companies. This probe could result in a recall