European Commission welcomes Ukraine-US fossil fuel deal that doesn’t hinder EU accession
Brussels : The European Commission welcomed the signing of the fossil fuel agreement between the United States and Ukraine, stating that its content is in line with EU law and does not hinder Ukraine’s accession to the EU. This was stated in Brussels on Friday by press secretary of the European Commission, Paula Pinho. Pinho […]
Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum discusses enhancing trade partnerships
Dubai: The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, organised the Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum yesterday in Dubai. This took place on the sidelines of the Iraqi trade delegation’s visit to the UAE from May 1st to 2nd. The forum witnessed the participation of […]
“INS Kochi had fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male”: Indian High Commission in Maldives
Male [Maldives],: INS Kochi held fruitful interactions and professional exchanges at Male, an official statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Maldives. According to the Indian High Commission, the visit by INS Kochi marks a significant milestone in India’s commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries. The High Commission on […]
Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis condemns Pahalgam terror attack
Zurich [Switzerland]: Following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis reiterated Switzerland’s condemnation of the incident and called for restraint to prevent any regional escalation. In a post on X, Cassis said, “In a conversation with my Indian colleague EAM S Jaishankar following the tragic […]
A young person’s body has been found after a shikara overturned in Dal Lake
Srinagar: The body of a 24-year-old youth who went missing after a shikara capsized in Dal Lake on Friday evening was recovered on Saturday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Raufeeq Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Jogi Lanker, Rainawari. According to officials, the boat he was in, along with another person, overturned […]
India bans direct, indirect imports from Pakistan
NEW DELHI: India has banned direct or indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect, according to a notification of the commerce ministry. A provision in this regard has been added in Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 “to prohibit direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from […]
PM continues to shun Manipur; Shah big failure: Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “continues to shun” Manipur and Union Home Minister Amit Shah proved to be a “big failure” in managing the situation in the state which has been in the grip of ethnic strife since 2023. Congress General Secretary In-charge, Communications, Jairam Ramesh said the […]
“Have not received any notice or order,” says Sreesanth after 3-year ban from KCA
Kochi : Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth claimed that he didn’t receive any notice from the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) about his three-year ban and is not aware of the reason behind the action from the state cricket board. The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended S Sreesanth for three years, citing false and defamatory […]
IPL 2025: Clinical Gujarat Titans trounce misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad with 38-run victory
Ahmedabad : Clinical Gujarat Titans hammered a massive total on the board and then maintained their composure with a spirited performance to bag two points against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Friday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. With a thumping 38-run triumph, GT moved to the second spot behind table-toppers Mumbai […]
Players from Australia, New Zealand rise in annual T20I rankings
Dubai [UAE],: The players of Australia and New Zealand rose in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings following the annual update made by the ICC on Friday. The Aussies maintained their stronghold on the No.1 ranking with 299 rating points and even extended their lead over second-placed England (279) from 18 points to 20 after […]
