WION Morning News Brief, February 11, 2018

WION Morning News Brief, February 11, 2018

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Modi's Jordan visit, first in three decades by Indian PM: Vijay Gokhale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Jordan is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades, said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 agreements

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession.

US supports Israel's right to defend itself: Pentagon

The United States fully supports Israel`s right to defend itself against threats, a Pentagon spokesman said after Israel said it struck 12 Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria, including Syrian air defense systems.

India to build speciality hospital, women empowerment centre in Palestine, signs 6 MoUs

India and Palestine signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s worth $40 million on Saturday.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai shop; 12 fire tenders at the spot

A fire broke out in a shop near Maya Hotel at Mankhurd in Mumbai.

As many as 20 fire tenders at the spot battling to put out the fire, according to news agency ANI.

4th ODI IND vs SA: South Africa beats India by 5 wickets

South Africa defeated India in the 4th ODI match by 5 wickets at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat.