International

Have to stand up against terrorism, says Jaishankar


Rome: External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar Thursday restated India's stance on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians terrorist organization Hamas. "If there is an issue of terrorism, and we all find terrorism unacceptable, we must stand up," Jaishankar said. He was addressing the Joint Secretary Session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence...

China ship to conduct research in SL amid India’s spying concerns


Colombo: Sri Lanka has granted 48 hours for a Chinese vessel to conduct marine research off the island's west coast under supervision, the foreign ministry said, despite Indian concerns that it could be a spy ship. Ministry spokesperson Kapila Fonseka said Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6, which has been in Colombo since October 29,...

Bangladesh deploys paramilitary troops amid escalated political tensions


Dhaka: The Bangladesh government overnight deployed paramilitary troops and asked police departments and other law enforcement agencies to intensify security vigil, as a three-day nationwide transport blockade called by the main opposition BNP began on Oct 31, escalating tensions after two days of deadly violence this week. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said they deployed the force...

Pakistan to deport illegal immigrants from Nov 2


Islamabad: Pakistan will begin a crackdown on the “undocumented" immigrants, including thousands from neighboring Afghanistan from November 2, the caretaker government said, prompting the rights groups to warn of a “humanitarian crisis". While announcing the plans to deport undocumented immigrants from the country, Islamabad said Afghan nationals had been behind 14 suicide attacks, smuggling and...

Gaza has become “graveyard” for thousands of children: UN


Geneva: The Gaza Strip has become a graveyard for thousands of children, the United Nations said, as it feared the prospect of more dying of dehydration. Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza since Hamas gunmen stormed across the border on October 7, killing 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping at least 240 others, according to Israeli...

Over 40% Canadians say there is too much immigration to the country: Poll


Toronto: In sentiment driven by growing economic anxiety, for the first time in decades, an increasing number of Canadians (44%) are questioning whether there is too much immigration to the country. This is among the major findings of a new poll from the independent, non-profit Environics Institute for Survey Research released this week. “More than four...

Gaza ‘ceasefire will not happen’: Israeli PM says ‘it is time for war’


Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there will be no ceasefire in his military's action against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, asserting that "it is a time of war". In a briefing to the foreign press, Netanyahu said a ceasefire would mean surrender to Hamas, terrorism and barbarism. "Just as...

Indian-origin chef wins MasterChef Singapore Season 4


Inderpal Singh, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean, has emerged as the winner of 'MasterChef Singapore' after winning a three-way competition in the finale. After weeks of intense competition, Mr Singh won the fourth season of the cooking reality show in the finale aired on Sunday, according to Channel News Asia.  Mr Singh walked away with SGD 10,000 (approximately ₹ 6.7...

Pakistan sets up deportation centers to hold illegal migrants including at-risk Afghans


Islamabad: Pakistan is setting up deportation centers for migrants who are in the country illegally, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghans, officials said Thursday. Anyone found staying in the country without authorization from next Wednesday will be arrested and sent to one of the centers. The move is the latest development in a Pakistani government crackdown to expel...