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The Indian envoy here has visited Sri Lanka’s Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi’s abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of the country through enhanced development cooperation and expanded economic partnership.

As participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks filed in Sunday for another day of talks, they found themselves greeted by a rare sight in the United Arab Emirates — a protest.

The Philippines, one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

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In total, 760 flights were affected, a spokesperson told AFP.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying “meeting friends is always a delight”.

PM Modi met Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at COP28 Summit in Dubai to discuss bilateral partnership and the well-being of Indian community in Qatar. Eight Indian Navy personnel were given death sentences by a court in Qatar and India has filed an appeal. PM Modi also addressed four sessions at the UN climate change conference and held bilateral meetings.

Nations ranging from US to Japan call for tripling of world nuclear energy capacity by 2050 to achieve net-zero emissions. Declaration endorsed by 20+ countries cites nuclear energy's "key role" in carbon neutrality. US envoy John Kerry: "Can't get to net zero 2050 without some nuclear." Environmental groups concerned about safety, waste disposal.

Philippine troops, backed by airstrikes and artillery fire, killed 11 suspected Islamic militants near a hinterland village in the country’s south, authorities said Saturday, in one of the military’s bloodiest anti-insurgency offensives this year.

The U.S. is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom as part of a broader effort to counter China’s rapidly growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with defence chiefs from Australia and the United Kingdom at the U.S. military’s defence technology hub in Silicon Valley on December 1 to forge a new agreement to increase technology cooperation and information sharing.

More than 100 Rohingya refugees, incl. women & children, landed in Indonesia's Banda Aceh on Sat. Locals threatened to push them back to sea. The mostly Muslim Rohingya are persecuted in Myanmar & risk their lives to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.

Bangladesh region experienced an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on Sat, Dec 2, 2023, according to GFZ. Quake was 10 km deep. Further info awaited. (75)

UN Security Council votes to end UNITAMS mission in Sudan, leaving 6 million people without a tool for stability. U.S. expresses concern over reduced international presence, while U.N. insists it will continue to help Sudanese people through humanitarian agencies.

South Korea launched its first military spy satellite, using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. North Korea also recently launched a spy satellite, sparking tensions between the two countries.

Judge rejects Trump's bid to derail Wash. election interference case; ruling says former President is "not above the law" and can be subject to criminal prosecution. Trump's lawyers argue no other former President has been criminally prosecuted, but Judge Chutkan says "so too are the allegations that a President committed the crimes with which Defendant is charged." Trump faces four criminal cases, including one in Wash. for alleged election interference.

Ukraine's strength has grown, allowing for reopening of Kyiv's airport. Chief of Staff Yermak pledged to diplomats at Boryspil Int'l Airport. Yermak & Sybiga discussed Zelenskiy's 10-pt peace plan: withdrawal of Russian troops, recognition of Ukraine's borders, war crimes tribunal.

Sierra Leone has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Road and Bridge Corporation and Atepa Group’s architectural firm to build an eight-kilometer bridge

China and Vietnam are working on a possible significant upgrade of their underdeveloped rail links to boost a line that crosses Vietnam’s rare earths heartland

Russia said its troops were progressing in all areas of the Ukrainian front, despite observers seeing little movement

The Philippines inaugurated a new coast guard monitoring base on an island occupied by Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea

Recent arrests made by Sri Lanka police using a controversial anti-terrorism law, whose repeal remains a key demand of rights defenders in the island nation, has sparked concern among Tamil legislators, activists, and international agencies including the UN

The United Nations deplored the resumption of conflict in Gaza, describing the hostilities as “catastrophic” and urging parties to bring about a lasting ceasefire

United States House voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use

The Department of Justice charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta with conspiracy to commit murder for hire for his alleged role in the plot to kill the Sikh American individual.

Argentina will not join BRICS bloc in 2024 as planned, per President-elect Milei's team. Milei, a right-wing populist, has criticized China and Brazil, and favors US and Israel as allies. Foreign Minister Mondino downplayed BRICS' importance, saying it's more political than economic.

Supreme Court of Russia rules LGBT activists as extremists, leading to arrests & prosecutions. U.N. Human Rights Office criticizes ruling, calling for repeal. LGBT community in Russia faces fear of arrest & prosecution due to 2013 law criminalizing "propaganda" of non-traditional sexual orientations.

Nepal Airlines flight to Dubai with PM Prachanda on board took off 2 hrs early, stranding 31 passengers. Airlines apologised & made arrangements for next day flight. Spokesperson said they informed all passengers via email & phone a week prior to revised schedule.

Ye Htut is the latest to be convicted of sedition and incitement for Facebook posts. Ex-Myanmar Army officer Ye Htut convicted of sedition and incitement, sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was accused of making posts on Facebook critical of the military rulers, and was charged with sedition and incitement, punishable by up to 7 and 3 years respectively. 4,204 civilians have died in the military gov't crackdown, 25,474 arrested.

Paraguay govt official replaced after signing agreement with representatives of fictional country, United States of Kailasa. Representatives duped several local officials, participated in U.N. meetings, signed agreements with US and Canadian leaders. Led by fugitive Indian guru.

Israel-Hamas war live news: Hamas said it had sought a new truce deal with Israel under which the Palestinian militant group would free hostages beyond the women and children it has already released from the Gaza Strip. Follow The Hindu for live updates.

She is a former editor of a business magazine and a former senior correspondent with a leading Indian daily)UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan has opened humanitarian corridors, airlifting 1,000 injured Gazan children and 1,000 cancer patients, and pledging funds of US$ 20 million. He also ordered the establishment of an integrated field hospital and three desalination plants in Gaza. The UAE, along with other Arab nations, has been vocal about the rights of civilians in the war zone, and has condemned the Hamas attack. It has also appealed to the international community to revive the peace process and resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

She is a former editor of a business magazine and a former senior correspondent with a leading Indian daily)UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan has opened humanitarian corridors, airlifting 1,000 injured Gazan children and 1,000 cancer patients, and pledging funds of US$ 20 million. He also ordered the establishment of an integrated field hospital and three desalination plants in Gaza. The UAE, along with other Arab nations, has been vocal about the rights of civilians in the war zone, and has condemned the Hamas attack. It has also appealed to the international community to revive the peace process and resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.