OPEC Plus will continue oil output cuts as prices remain unchanged

OPEC described the move as aiming to "achieve and sustain a stable oil market, and to provide long-term guidance for the market, and in line with the successful approach of being precautious, proactive and preemptive," in a press release, The Hill reported.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 04:48 IST

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Suriname, to hold meeting with President Chandrikapersad Santokhi

This is the president's maiden visit to Suriname and also her first state visit since assuming office in July 2022.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 03:57 IST

Ukrainian saboteurs' attempt to infiltrate Belgorod Region thwarted by Russian military

"On June 4, 2023, border protection units of the Western Military District and the Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service exposed an attempt by a sabotage and reconnaissance group of Ukrainian terrorists to cross the river near the settlement of Novaya Tavolzhanka in the Belgorod Region," it said, adding that an artillery strike was delivered at them, forcing them to retreat, TASS reported.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 03:33 IST

World stood by our side at time of tragedy: EAM Jaishankar on Odisha accident

"I received many messages and foreign ministers and friends from across the world. The Prime minister also received lots of messages. This is an example of how globalised today's world is and how the world is connected with India," he said further.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 03:03 IST

MOS Muraleedharan attends ground-breaking ceremony for Gan International Airport

"Privileged to join President of the Maldives H.E. @ibusolih to witness the groundbreaking ceremony of Gan International Airport Development Project, Addu City Once redeveloped with modern facilities, the airport will act as the main hub connecting Southern Maldives to the world," Muraleedharan wrote on Twitter.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 02:53 IST

"We stand by India as it mourns loss of lives": Turkey President Erdogan extends condolences to kin of Odisha victims

"On behalf of myself and my nation, I offer my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the train accident in Odisha, India, as well to the people and the government of India. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We stand by India as it mourns the loss of lives in the tragic accident," Erdogan tweeted.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 01:30 IST

Unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 as compared to previous year: IATA

The latest figures show that there was one unruly incident reported for every 568 flights in 2022, up from one per 835 flights in 2021. The most common categorizations of incidents in 2022 were non-compliance, verbal abuse and intoxication. Physical abuse incidents remain very rare, but these had an alarming increase of 61 per cent over 2021, occurring once every 17,200 flights.

Updated: Jun 05, 2023 00:20 IST

India did "great job" in giving everyone chance: Saudi Arabia on G20-StartUp20 Engagement Group meeting in Goa

India did a great job in putting together the recommendations of everyone and giving everyone the chance to collaborate and share their suggestions, Prince of Saudi Arabia Fahad Bin Mansour Bin Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on G20-StartUp20 Engagement Group meeting in Goa on Sunday.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 23:09 IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Parvez Elahi sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi on Sunday was sent to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in illegal appointments case, reported Geo News.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 22:31 IST

Gender equality 'significantly important' for a world without hunger, says UN chief

As the situation of Afghanistan continues to deteriorate under Taliban's hardline restrictions, taking a veiled dig, UN Chief Antonio Guterres has said that gender equality is significantly essential for a world without hunger, adding accessing education will increase food security for women and girls, reported Khaama Press.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 22:22 IST

Nepal: SC issues short-term interim order against implementing Citizenship Act

The Supreme Court of Nepal on Sunday issued a short-term interim order blocking the implementation of recently ratified Citizenship Act that was authenticated by President Ram Chandra Paudel last week.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 21:59 IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama "deeply saddened" by train collision in Odisha, offers condolences

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama offered his condolences to the families of those who lost lives or sustained injuries in the Odisha train accident, the Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama said.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 21:15 IST

US State Secy Blinken calls EAM Jaishankar, extends condolences over Odisha train accident

Expressing grief over the tragic triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore that has claimed 275 lives so far, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a phone call to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, expressing his support.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 20:51 IST

MoS Muraleedharan calls on Maldives President Ibrahim Solih in Male, exchanges views on bilateral cooperation

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Sunday called on the President of Maldives Ibrahim Solih in Male and exchanged views on strengthening the bilateral cooperation between the two nations.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 20:47 IST

Israeli Security Chief addresses US concerns about Ramallah's stability

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar met with senior Biden administration officials in Washington, DC, on Thursday to address US concerns about the stability of the Palestinian Authority.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 20:18 IST

China mountain collapse: 14 killed, 5 missing in Sichuan province

Fourteen people were killed after a mountain collapses in China's South-Western province of Sichuan on Sunday, Global Times reported citing the local authorities.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 19:47 IST

ADIHEX launches 'Best Sculpture of Traditional Handcrafts' competition

For the second consecutive year, Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) announced the start of submissions for the competition of the best sculptures of traditional handicrafts.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 19:32 IST

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce concludes successful 5-day trade mission to India

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has successfully concluded its trade mission to India after five days of fruitful meetings and discussions with Indian business and industrial associations in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 19:16 IST

Jaishankar arrives in Windhoek to strengthen ties with Namibia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Windhoek to further strengthen relations with Namibia.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 19:13 IST

India train disaster: UN chief Guterres deeply saddened by loss of lives

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep sadness over the loss of lives in the Odisha train accident on Friday.

Updated: Jun 04, 2023 18:43 IST

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