Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Washington next week following an invitation from US President Donald Trump. According to a statement from Netanyahu’s office, the meeting is scheduled for February 4 at the White House and will primarily focus on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The initial phase.
Seoul: South Korea experienced heavy snowfall on Tuesday, coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday, with up to 120 centimeters accumulating in the mountainous regions of Jeju Island. Other parts of the country also faced significant snow, with over 10 centimeters falling in cities like Chungju, Wonju, and Daejeon, while Seoul recorded about 2.5 centimeters..
Tokyo: On January 28, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Edogawa Gandhi Park in Tokyo. He praised Japan as a leading nation in technology and emphasized the “deep” ties between India and Japan, which he believes have strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Yadav stated, “I have.
Chennai: Thirteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy early Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Their mechanized fishing boat was also confiscated. The fishermen, from Rameswaram and Pudukottai, were taken to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, where they are expected to be interrogated and presented to a judicial.
Dhaka: A recent report by Human Rights Watch emphasizes the critical need for systemic reforms in Bangladesh following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian regime amid mass protests in August 2024. The 50-page report, titled “After the Monsoon Revolution: A Roadmap to Lasting Security Sector Reform in Bangladesh,” outlines necessary reforms aimed at addressing.
Gaziantep: As Syria shows signs of recovery from its long civil war, the return of Syrian refugees from Turkey is creating apprehension about potential labor shortages in vital Turkish industries that depend on low-wage workers. Beyhan Duran, a livestock farm manager in Gaziantep, highlighted that around 20-25% of their workforce consists of Syrian workers, and.
Tokyo: Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday for a four-day visit aimed at attracting investments to the state. Upon arrival, he received a warm reception from Sibi George, the Indian Ambassador to Japan, and was celebrated by the Indian community with traditional customs such as tilak and.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with US President Donald Trump on Monday exchanged their views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated their commitment to work together for promoting global peace, prosperity and security. PM Modi and President Trump reaffirmed their commitment to a mutually beneficial and.
Nigeria: Around 22 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed while several others were killed by suspected terrorists in a remote town in the country’s northeastern state of Borno, the military said on Monday. Edward Buba, spokesperson for the military, confirmed the casualties in a statement obtained Monday by Xinhua in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, without.
