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All-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shinde concludes UAE visit

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 24 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Saturday concluded its visit to the UAE as a part of the global outreach of Operation Sindoor.

A statement by the Indian Embassy in the UAE said that the visit not only strengthened India-UAE cooperation in India's fight against terrorism.

In a post on X, the embassy said, 'The All-party delegation led by Eknath S

(Hello Africa) With flying kicks into future, Tanzanian girls find strength in Chinese kung fu

On a damp evening in the outskirts of Tanzania's coastal city of Dar es Salaam, while most children were indoors avoiding the elements, Mariam was practicing kung fu with a group of girls, some older and some even younger than her, under the trees.

For as long as Mariam could remember, kung fu has been a part of her world.

DAR ES SALAAM, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Mariam Saidi Mfau

South Africa proposes easing of rules for satellite firms like Starlink

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has said reforms will enhance investment and competition

The South African government has issued a government gazette proposing to ease Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) licensing requirements for satellite service companies such as Starlink.

This move follows

Congress MP Manish Tewari to expose Pakistan's terror links in Africa under Operation Sindoor

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari arrived at the Delhi Airport on Saturday as part of an all-party delegation led by NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule. The delegation will visit Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa as part of India's Operation Sindoor global outreach.

Speaking at the airport, Tewari said, 'Operation Sindoor will put India's position in front of the world and expose Pakistan, whi

Experts say Africa-China cooperation could reduce tariff risk

ABUJA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Africa and China's pragmatic cooperation can minimize risk and overcome distractions from the current tariff challenges, which have disrupted the flow of international trade, experts said.

Speaking at a recent dialogue organized by the Center for China Studies, an Abuja-based research institute, experts discussed future opportunities and measures to strengthen Nigeria-China relations and

Trump gutting the Deep State inside National Security Council media

More than 100 staffers have been abruptly fired, sources involved in the reorganization said on Friday

The Trump administration has moved to drastically overhaul the National Security Council (NSC), placing more than 100 officials on administrative leave and slashing the powerful advisory and coordination body's staff, as part of what one White House source described as an effort to "gut the Deep

Russia and the Arab League can reshape the world together

Its time for the relationship between Moscow and its Middle Eastern partners to evolve into a new international institution

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent an official telegram to the leaders of the member states of the League of Arab States, as well as to the Secretary-General of the League, extending a formal invitation to participate in the first Russia-Arab Summit, scheduled to take

"India retaliates with restraint...": All-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde reiterates country's 'zero-tolerance' stance on terror

Dubai [UAE], May 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, leading a high-level all-party delegation, reiterated India's 'zero-tolerance' stance on terrorism and said that the country is one that retaliates with restraint.

The MP said that if required, India will take stern actions against terrorism and said that the message saying 'terror and trade and water and blood cannot flow together' stands apt for times li

BRICS bank gets new member

NDB president Dilma Rousseff has said Algeria will strengthen the institution's global influence and regional development role

Algeria has officially become a member of the New Development Bank (NDB), the financial institution established by the BRICS group of nations.

The announcement was made by the NDB's pre

Gill emerges frontrunner to be India's new Test captain: Sources

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Following Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test Cricket, right-hand batter Shubman Gill is likely to be named the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the longest format, as per sources.

On May 7, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket after a career spanning 67 Tests and 11 years, ahead of the England tour, kickstarting India's ICC World Test Cha

ICC announces match officials for WTC final between Australia, South Africa

Dubai [UAE], May 23 (ANI): Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and England's Richard Illingworth have been announced as on-field umpires for the World Test Championship (WTC) final which is set to take place at Lord's from June 11 to 15 between Australia and South Africa, as per the ICC official website.

The highly anticipated clash will see South Africa take on Australia in the culmination of a fiercely contested two

Miss World 2025: 20 contestants earn spot at Head 2 Head Challenge round finals at beauty pageant in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 23 (ANI): Following the preliminary rounds of the Head 2 Head Challenge, the jury has announced 20 contestants for the final round of the challenge at the ongoing 72nd Miss World Festival, in Telangana.

The 72nd Miss World Festival announced the 20 finalists of the prestigious Head 2 Head Challenge following a riveting first round held in Telangana, as per the press note shared

BOTSWANA-INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIODIVERSITY-CONSERVATION

(250523) -- GABORONE, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 8, 2025 shows a hippopotamus in the Chobe National Park, Chobe District of Botswana. Botswana on Thursday celebrated the International Day for Biodiversity in Maun to prioritize biodiversity conservation in land use and spatial planning.

TO GO WITH "Botswana local communities urged to prioritize biodiversity conservation" (Photo by Metlha Ngu

Who are the women leading peacekeeping