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China mocks Taiwan’s first indigenous submarine

04 Oct 2023 12:29 PM IST

China responded with mocking derision when Taiwan unveiled its first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS), which displaces approximately 2,700 tons, at a ceremony in Kaohsiung on 28 September. Taiwan is planning to construct up to eight such submarines and, despite China’s rhetoric, they will present significant challenges to China’s military in

Pentagon warns Congress over Ukraine aid

04 Oct 2023 12:28 PM IST

The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on money to replace weapons the US has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops, according to a letter sent to congressional leaders. The letter urges Congress to replenish funding for Ukraine. Congress

Maldives President-elect vows to end foreign military presence

04 Oct 2023 08:33 AM IST

The newly-elected Maldivian president, Mohamed Muizzu, promised to terminate foreign military deployments in the nation during a public rally in Male. While he refrained from explicitly mentioning India, it remains the sole foreign country with military forces stationed in the Maldives. Muizzu stated, “We will be sending back military forces

In last two years, Afghan refugees in Iran rises to 5 million?

03 Oct 2023 15:15 PM IST

According to Khaama Press, the number of Afghan refugees in Iran has seen a significant increase over the past two years, rising from around 2 million to 5 million. The Iranian Interior Ministry has confirmed this surge, attributing it to the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. Many Afghan people have relocated

Afghan woman entrepreneur fosters female empowerment and job possibilities

03 Oct 2023 13:06 PM IST

Sima Noorzadeh, an Afghan businesswoman, has given many women in her country more options for employment despite the Taliban’s tight limitations since gaining control of the country. Sima Noorzadeh revealed to Khaama Press News Agency that she established an organization for marriage ceremonies in Afghanistan seven years ago with a

Our support for Ukraine permanent, says EU Chief Borell

03 Oct 2023 12:58 PM IST

CNN reported that Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Affairs Chief, has reiterated to Ukraine that the EU’s backing is not contingent on short-term battlefield gains. “Our support does not depend on the advances of one day. It’s permanent, structured support because we are facing an existential threat for Europe,”

Brazil’s President Lula returns home after hip surgery

03 Oct 2023 09:42 AM IST

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on Sunday, two days after undergoing successful hip replacement surgery that will have him working from home while he recovers. Lula, 77, underwent the operation on Friday. Doctors also performed minor eyelid surgery. He has returned to the

Emperor penguins face uncertain future amidst changing sea-ice conditions

03 Oct 2023 09:41 AM IST

Emperor penguins, those famous Antarctic birds, are facing a tough future because of climate change. Over the past two years, the ice where they live has been melting quickly, causing problems for their babies. But there’s a bit of good news. New research tells us that these penguins are quite

COP28 president-designate urges oil and gas decarbonisation at ADIPEC

03 Oct 2023 09:39 AM IST

The UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change on Monday urged the oil and gas industry to rally around decarbonisation targets as part of the COP28 Presidency’s Action Agenda to fast-track the energy transition and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Dr.

Survey by Bank of Japan indicates optimism among Japanese manufacturers

03 Oct 2023 09:39 AM IST

Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey released on Monday. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey measured business sentiment among major manufacturers at plus 9, up from plus 5 in June. Sentiment among major non-manufacturers rose

Indonesia unveils Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway with Chinese support

03 Oct 2023 09:38 AM IST

Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway on Monday as it was set to begin commercial operations, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will drastically reduce the travel time between two key cities. The project has been beset with delays and increasing

UK treasury chief plans minimum wage hike amid high inflation

03 Oct 2023 09:36 AM IST

Britain’s Treasury chief is to announce a hike in the national minimum wage on Monday, as the governing Conservative Party tries to persuade voters it is on the side of those who are struggling financially. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has ruled out tax cuts, saying they would fuel