India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea."

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed his military to prepare to evacuate an estimated 1.3 million people in the city. This comes ahead of a looming ground offensive in Gaza's southern border city of Rafah.

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After a long wait of over three days, Pakistan's Election Commission has declared the results of 265 constituencies that went to polls. The independent candidates linked to Imran Khan's PTI are sitting at 101 seat victory.

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The workspace and the workforce of the 21st century are being reshaped by two generations. We are talking about the genzs and the millenials. A new report by industry body Nasscom and job portal indeed gives us some insights into the ongoing changes.

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Israel's ongoing war with hamas has led to the country receiving its first-ever sovereign downgrade. Credit rating firm moody's has lowered Israel's rating as the war in Gaza takes a toll on Israel's finances. Israel's sovereign credit rating has been cut by one notch, from a1 to a2.

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As global markets closely monitor japan's monetary policy, the International Monetary Fund's first deputy managing director, Gita Gopinath, weighs in on the Bank of Japan's potential shift. With japan's output gap closing and wage negotiations promising growth, gopinath emphasises the importance of a gradual approach and clear communication to avoid market disruptions.

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Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday claimed that his party PML-N has emerged as the single largest party in the national elections. Nawaz Sharif has said that he is reaching out to PPP's Asif Ali Zardari, JUI-F’s Fazlur Rehman and MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui for the formation of a coalition government.

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The controversy over a Nazi war veteran in Canadian Parliament is far from over, it has now been revealed that Hunka was invited by Prime Minister Trudeau to attend a rally in Toronto.

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Ukraine's new army chief has said the nation needs new strategy to defeat Russia in the ongoing war.&nbsp;In the biggest change in Ukraine's military leadership since Russia's invasion started almost two years ago, the 58-year-old Oleksandr Syrsky took commander Valery Zaluzhny's position this week. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, parties of former PM Nawaz Sharif and&nbsp;Bilawal Bhutto have agreed to form a government. However, the besieged party of ex-PM Imran khan, PTI, has rejected Sharif's claim to power. In the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, the IDF has been accused of deliberately targeting an ambulance, resulting in the death of a six-year-old girl.

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In his first remarks as the Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky stated on Friday that the Ukrainian Army must alter its methods in order to defeat Russia.

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Pakistan Elections 2024: Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) claimed that the party is assured that it has 'won' over 170 seats in 252-seat National Assembly of Pakistan.

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The Israeli Army has been accused of deliberately targeting a rescue operation in besieged Gaza that resulted in the death of a six-year-old Palestinian girl. Her dead body was recovered on Saturday (Feb 10), surrounded by corpses of her family members and two ambulance workers.

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Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed to form the government at the Centre and in Punjab.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third address to the parliament in less than a week, dubbed his second term in power as 'gamechanger' for the world's fifth largest economy which was world's 11th biggest when he was first elected to power in 2014.&nbsp;

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The final election rallies for Indonesia's presidential candidates were held on Saturday before the vote on February 14th.

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Saudi Arabia demanded on Saturday that the UN Security Council step in and stop Israel's planned army assault in Rafah, calling it a "humanitarian catastrophe."

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After much anticipation and less than a week to go for the start of the third Test match in Rajkot, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the remainder of the Test series against England on Saturday (Feb 10).

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Hollywood power couple Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have reached an agreement to finalise their divorce.

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Renowned Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning after reportedly&nbsp;complaining of chest pain. The latest update on his health, as shared by the hospital, reveals that he has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain.

Ukraine's new army chief has said the nation needs new strategy to defeat Russia in the ongoing war. In the biggest change in Ukraine's military leadership since Russia's invasion started almost two years ago, the 58-year-old Oleksandr Syrsky took commander Valery Zaluzhny's position this week.

Ukraine's new army chief has said the nation needs new strategy to defeat Russia in the ongoing war. In the biggest change in Ukraine's military leadership since Russia's invasion started almost two years ago, the 58-year-old Oleksandr Syrsky took commander Valery Zaluzhny's position this week. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, parties of former PM Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto have agreed to form a government. However, the besieged party of ex-PM Imran khan, PTI, has rejected Sharif's claim to power. In the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, the IDF has been accused of deliberately targeting an ambulance, resulting in the death of a six-year-old girl. Click on the headlines to read more. Ukraine needs to come up with new strategies to battle, says new Army Chief In his first remarks as the Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky stated on Friday that the Ukrainian Army must alter its methods in order to defeat Russia. Pakistan Elections: Imran Khan's party rejects Sharif's claim to power as PTI-backed candidates win big Pakistan Elections 2024: Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) claimed that the party is assured that it has 'won' over 170 seats in 252-seat National Assembly of Pakistan. Gaza war: Israeli Army accused of deliberately attacking ambulance, killing six-year-old girl The Israeli Army has been accused of deliberately targeting a rescue operation in besieged Gaza that resulted in the death of a six-year-old Palestinian girl. Her dead body was recovered on Saturday (Feb 10), surrounded by corpses of her family members and two ambulance workers. Pakistan elections: PML-N, PPP agree to form coalition govt at Centre, Punjab, says report Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed to form the government at the Centre and in Punjab. PM Modi dubs his second term in power as ‘gamechanger’ for the country, economy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third address to the parliament in less than a week, dubbed his second term in power as 'gamechanger' for the world's fifth largest economy which was world's 11th biggest when he was first elected to power in 2014. Indonesia election: Massive gatherings in Indonesia as the candidates wrap up their campaigns The final election rallies for Indonesia's presidential candidates were held on Saturday before the vote on February 14th. Saudi Arabia threatens ‘catastrophe’ if Israel strikes Rafah; Gaza death toll crosses 28,000 Saudi Arabia demanded on Saturday that the UN Security Council step in and stop Israel's planned army assault in Rafah, calling it a "humanitarian catastrophe." IND vs ENG: Not injured but Shreyas Iyer ‘axed’ from India’s squad for remainder of England series - Reports After much anticipation and less than a week to go for the start of the third Test match in Rajkot, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the remainder of the Test series against England on Saturday (Feb 10). Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello reach agreement to finalise divorce Hollywood power couple Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have reached an agreement to finalise their divorce. Mithun Chakraborty diagnosed with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke Renowned Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning after reportedly complaining of chest pain. The latest update on his health, as shared by the hospital, reveals that he has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain.

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Nearly 3,000 migrants are sleeping in tents in an island park near New York where people camping in the cold are among the latest temporary inhabitants of Randall's Island. It is New York's largest shelter for Asylum Seekers that now struggles to make space for incoming immigrants.

New York migrant crisis: Cops assaulted, tourist shot in Times Square

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion.

Israel pounds Gaza's Rafah city; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked the US Congress to approve financial aid for Ukraine. Scholz is on a visit to US right now and has backed the efforts of President Joe Biden to generate funds.

German Chacellor Olaf Scholz' US visit, lobbies for aid to Ukraine

A special counsel concluded Thursday that Joe Biden should not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents, but painted a damaging portrait of the US president as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." Joe Biden defended his memory and handling of classified documents after this incident in a surprise speech.

US: Vice President Kamala Harris comes into Biden's defence over his 'poor memory' row

Pakistan elections: Hours long delay in results cause chaos & confusion

Foreign Ministers of Indian Ocean countries are gathering in path for the annual India Conference.

Australia FM Penny Wong on Khalistan extremism, says 'we respect India's sovreignty'

A daily habit of drinking tea may help you live a longer, healthier life, especially if you drink two cups or more, according to a study.

Research hints tea consumption delays ageing, efforts underway to revive the Great Tea Road

Israel-Hamas war: 1 wounded in Israeli strikes, Palenstine Red Crescent shares video

BIMSTEC secretary general Indra Mani Pandey has pointed to connectivity being one of the key focus areas of the regional grouping. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Pandey said,'master plan for connectivity has been approved by the member states, and we are in the process of establishing mechanisms for its implementation.' He pointed that Thai govt has committed to host the summit this year. He is the first Indian national to hold the position of the BIMSTEC secretary general. He is currently in Perth for Indian Ocean conference.

BIMSTEC focus on Connectivity; Thai govt to host summit this year, says Secretary General Pandey

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Sri Lankan Foreign minister Ali Sabry has said that India's UPI will be launched on 12th February. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, he said, "UPI payment gateway will be signed. And I think both our leaders will connect online" which will help increasing tourism. The minister is in Perth for the Indian Ocean conference. He also pointed to establishment of Indian IIT in his country. He said,'Delegation from Sri Lanka went to IIT Madras and they are discussing this possibility of establishing IIT campus in Sri Lanka'. Full interview.

UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka on 12th February: Sri Lanka Foreign minister Sabry

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