Sarbjot&Concept

12/01/2024

“These attacks are a clear violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a breach of international laws,” said Iran’s foreign ministry

Iran condemns US-British attack on Houthis in Yemen, warns of insecurity and instability in the region.

12/01/2024

Taiwan's bustling democracy of 23 million people is separated by a narrow 180-kilometre (110-mile) strait from communist-ruled China, which claims the island as part of its territory.

Tens of thousands of supporters flocked to noisy, colourful rallies for Taiwan’s three main political parties, as the candidates made a last push for votes in an election that China has warned could take the island closer to war.

12/01/2024

A coalition partner accuses Nepali Prime Minister Prachanda of sabotaging the constitution, leading to frustration and plans for protests.

12/01/2024

India is also seeking fast-tracking American health regulator's USFDA inspections, or audit of domestic pharma firms

New Delhi and the U.S. discuss trade and investment ties, addressing issues such as social security and market access.

12/01/2024

Myanmar’s military and an alliance of armed ethnic minority groups announced a ceasefire on Friday after months of conflict that has claimed hundreds of lives and posed the biggest threat to the junta since it seized power in 2021.

12/01/2024

Official sources in Sri Lanka said the Chinese deal included a mix of extending the tenure and reducing interest on bilateral loans, instead of a haircut on its loans.

Sri Lanka’s bankrupt government said that a foreign debt restructure would be finalised by the beginning of April, after signs the economy was emerging from its worst crisis on record.

12/01/2024

On Thursday, 23 civilians were killed and several more wounded by aerial bombing in south Khartoum's Soba district.

Sudan has been gripped by nearly nine months of war pitting army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy, paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.

12/01/2024

Instead, Israel says it is acting in legitimate self-defence

Israel defends its war in Gaza against accusations of genocide at the United Nations' highest court.

12/01/2024

The decision marks the first time that Israel’s highest court struck down a quasi-constitutional Basic Law. What does the ruling say and what happens next?

The decision marks the first time that Israel’s highest court struck down a quasi-constitutional Basic Law — what does the ruling say and what happens next?

12/01/2024

The satellite can capture images even in severe weather.

Japan launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on January 12 on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve responses to natural disasters.

12/01/2024

The U.S. and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea, a dramatic regional widening of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Russia calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss US and UK strikes on Yemen.

12/01/2024

As a teenager, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king.

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik, once uncomfortable with the idea of becoming king, is set to take over the crown from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, after her 52-year reign, known for his informal style and popularity among the Danish people.

12/01/2024

The Indian leader added that they exchanged perspectives on developments in the Ukraine conflict

The United States and India discuss shared concerns over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, emphasizing the need for increased cooperation in defending freedom of navigation.

12/01/2024

It said Israel’s aerial and ground offensive aimed to bring about ‘the destruction of the population’ of Gaza

Israel rejected the accusations of genocide as baseless and said South Africa was acting as a mouthpiece for Hamas, which it views as a terrorist organisation seeking to eliminate the Jewish state. Its military was targeting Hamas militants, not Palestinian civilians, it said.

12/01/2024

The country’s armed forces are engaged in a brutal stand-off with organised crime

Gangsters hold 178 prison guards and staff hostage in Ecuador as armed forces battle organized crime.

12/01/2024

That island has entered the final stretch of a dramatic, ill-tempered election campaign

Chinese tourists flock to the upper decks of a crowded cruise to catch a glimpse of democratic Taiwan, as its election determines its future ties with China.

12/01/2024

Schools near the border have switched to remote learning due to the threat of further attacks and homes have been destroyed

Moscow's Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, faces "hard times" due to fatal shelling, causing evacuations and destruction.

12/01/2024

Observers believe her eventual replacement will be one of three close family members

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dominance of national politics and lack of a clear successor raises questions about her replacement.

12/01/2024

Mr. Trump has a commanding lead despite the multiple legal challenges he faces

Des Moines debate between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis for 2024 presidential candidate, avoiding criticism of Trump.

12/01/2024

South Africa’s step of bringing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice because of its ongoing war against Gaza highlights the African nation’s long-held support for the Palestinian people which can be traced back to the time of Nelson Mandela and Yasser Arafat

South Africa's strong pro-Palestinian stance, rooted in the solidarity between Nelson Mandela and Yasser Arafat, continues despite criticism.

12/01/2024

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 10, 2024

12/01/2024

The strikes marked the first U.S. military response against the Houthis for what has been a persistent campaign of drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since the start of the war in Israel.

The US and British militaries retaliate against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen with airstrikes on multiple targets.

11/01/2024

The U.K. government announced plans for what it said was the country’s “biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years” to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.

11/01/2024

Judge Arthur Engoron — who had denied Mr. Trump permission earlier to give a closing statement at the trial — let him continue almost entirely uninterrupted, then cut him off and recessed for lunch.

Donald Trump defies judge's rules, delivers a six-minute speech in court during his New York civil fraud trial.

11/01/2024

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan retains post after careful handling of internal security

Bangladesh government announces new cabinet posts, including major changes in foreign ministry and removal of previous foreign ministers.

11/01/2024

Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip on January 11 as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Egypt on the final leg of regional talks aimed at preventing the Israel-Hamas war from spreading.

11/01/2024

China warned Taiwan’s voters on January 11 to make the correct choice in the island’s weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a “severe danger” who would threaten peace by following the “evil path” of independence.

11/01/2024

Mr. Gupta, 52, was charged by federal prosecutors here in an indictment unsealed in November last year with working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

The U.S. government has objected to providing defence materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a Czech prison on murder-for-hire charges in a foiled assassination attempt on a Khalistani separatist, saying it will provide the information only upon his appearance in a New York court and...

11/01/2024

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a fifth term on January 11 after a landslide victory in an election boycotted by the opposition.

11/01/2024

Chinese cities have grappled with high air pollution readings in recent months despite authorities' efforts to improve air quality in recent years

China aims to reduce the national average concentration of fine particulate matter, a measure of air quality, to less than 28 micrograms per cubic metre by 2027 and less than 25 micrograms by 2035.