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UNGA Approves Resolution Co-Sponsored by India, Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day
India along with Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico and Andorra were part of the core group of nations that steered the consensus adoption of the resolution titled 'World Meditation Day' in the 193-member UN General Assembly on Friday.
Canadian MP Warns of Renewed Khalistan Efforts to Label 1984 Riots as Genocide
He warned that "politically powerful Khalistani lobby" would likely attempt to push the motion again.
He said on Friday that he was the only MP present in the House of Commons to oppose the motion, blocking its passage.
South Korea’s Yoon Apologizes for Martial Law, Vows to Prevent Future Attempts
"I am genuinely sorry and apologize to the people who must have been very shocked," Yoon said in a televised public address, hours before a parliamentary vote on an impeachment motion against him, Yonhap news agency reported.
Bangladesh Highlights ‘Longstanding’ US Ties Ahead of Trump’s Second Term
"Our bilateral relationship with the United States is longstanding and multifaceted. The US is one of our key trade and investment partners and both countries share many mutual interests. Bangladesh has worked with both Democratic and Republican governments for over five decades," Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam said during a weekly media briefing in Dhaka.
Putin Approves Security Agreement Between Russia and Belarus
"By his Order, the President ruled to adopt the proposal of the Russian Foreign Ministry, coordinated with the other relevant federal state bodies, on signing a Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on Security Guarantees within the Union State," said the statement on Thursday.
Macron to Announce New Prime Minister Within Days
"I will name a new Prime Minister within the coming days. I will instruct him to form a government of general interest representing all the political forces," Macron said on Thursday evening in a national address delivered 24 hours after the historic non-confidence vote, Xinhua news agency reported.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal Bans Distribution of Hasina's 'Hate Speeches'
It follows a recent speech by Hasina, her first public address since fleeing Bangladesh four months back, in which she mounted a stinging attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of perpetrating "genocide" and failing to protect minorities including Hindus.
Putin Praises PM Modi's 'Make in India' Policy, Expresses Russia’s Willingness to Invest
Speaking at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum held in Moscow, President Putin drew a parallel between the import substitution programme of Russia and 'Make in India' initiative of India.
Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA
Trump, who announced his third run for the presidency on X Wednesday, said that Isaacman had led Shift4 for 25 years and co-founded Draken International, a defence aerospace company he also ran as CEO, where for over a decade, it helped the US Department of Defence and its allies.
Kuwait Foreign Minister Hails PM Modi as One of the Wisest Global Leaders
"I would like to thank you for the invitation and also for the opportunity of meeting Prime Minister Modi, who we believe is one of the wisest persons worldwide.". I am sure that the Prime Minister puts India on a better level, and I am sure that he will continue that… India is a very important partner and we count on our relationship," the visiting Foreign Minister said in his opening remarks at the delegation-level meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday evening.
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