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DOHA, Qatar—Qatar’s diplomacy in the Gaza war, including help in arranging a temporary cease-fire and hostage-release deal that took effect Friday, cements the ultrarich Muslim nation as Washington’s preferred interlocutor with extremist groups and pariah states—in the Middle East and increasingly around the world. It is an improbable role that began to take shape some 30 years ago as the small Persian Gulf monarchy sought to secure itself in the midst of bigger neighbors by resolving regional disputes while winning the trust and gratitude of the U.S. and other Western governments.

Narendra Modi made history today by flying in the Tejas fighter aircraft, marking the first time a sitting prime minister has flown in the indigenously-built light combat aircraft (LCA). Following the sortie, Modi tweeted, «Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential.» The Prime Minister also shared pictures of him with the Tejas.

BRS government in Telangana over its alleged failures, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said in the last 10 years, the Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led dispensation, barring engaging in corruption, has done nothing concrete for the people. Addressing a press conference, he said the people of Telangana are ready to see off the BRS government in the November 30 assembly polls.

reliance on expensive imported formulations, Union Health Ministry officials said on Friday. The slashing of prices comes as the ministry has prioritised action related to 13 rare diseases along with sickle cell anaemia.

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in anticipation of heavy traffic during the ongoing wedding season in the city. The advisory comes amid reports of around 4 lakh weddings in Delhi, causing potential traffic chaos.

Myanmar nationals who fled from their country in the 2021 military coup and the recent violent incidents that took place in the Chin state between the rebel groups of the military junta are still taking shelter in the Zokhawthar area in Mizoram's Champhai district as refugees. The recent census report conducted by the Champhai district administration revealed that 6201 Myanmar refugees are taking shelter in different refugee camps and relative's homes in Zokhawthar village, which is the last bordering village of Champhai district and shares an unfenced border with Myanmar. James Lalrinchhana, Deputy Commissioner of Champhai District, told over the phone that the recently conducted census report stated that, apart from the Zokhawthar area, many other Myanmar refugees are also taking shelter in different parts of the district. «As of November 20 this year, 6201 Myanmar nationals are taking shelter alone in the Zokhawthar area. Out of them, 3290 are in relief and refugee camps and others are staying in their relative's homes in the Zokhawthar area,» the Deputy Commissioner of Champhai district said. The census report of the district administration revealed that, among the Myanmar refugees who are in the relief and refugee camps, there are 992 women and 1322 children. On the other hand, nearly 12,000 other Myanmar refugees are also taking shelter in other parts of Champhai district. «Compared to the previous data, the figure for the whole district is much less now and will be verified on the ground soon,» James Lalrinchhana, Deputy Commissioner of Champhai District, said. He further said that some people have already returned to their country.

cruise that was supposed to set sail next week has been cancelled at the last minute, leaving passengers who sold or rented out their homes and made their way to the starting port stranded and very upset.Life at Sea Cruises had promised passengers of its inaugural three-year voyage the trip of a lifetime — they were supposed to set sail on Nov. 30, travelling to 382 ports across 140 countries over the span of three years.A post shared by Miray Cruises (@miraycruises)But for months now there have been signs that something might be amiss.CNN reports that passengers faced “weeks of silence” from Life at Sea Cruises and at least two postponements since the beginning of the month.

High net-worth individuals (HNIs) are prioritising protection for themselves and their dependents from unexpected adversities by buying substantial term insurance cover. Life insurers are offering customised policies to HNIs offering coverage avenues tailored for wealth preservation and legacy security.

On the 25th September 2023, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released Notification No. 81/2023, which brings amendments to Rule 11UA. This rule outlines the procedures for evaluating investments made by both resident and non-resident investors in closely held companies (e.g., start-ups). This valuation process plays a crucial role in deciding whether Angel Tax will be applicable to these start-ups. Prior to this release, the board had issued a preliminary draft of the rule and sought feedback and comments from stakeholders and the general public.

Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian and Taiwanese tourists for six months Air India holds an advantage over IndiGo in terms of transferring passengers, as all its operations are under one roof. However, for international-to-international transfers, both airlines stand on equal footing. Seven of Thailand's top ten source markets are Asian countries, with the remaining three being Germany, the UK, and the USA.

Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. “If your environmental sustainability is good, reporting is good, compliance is good, what you are doing actually is making yourself a strong competitor for exports, because the developed countries definitely are not going to buy from us if we are not compliant to the green norms,” said Bajpayee, at the 20th CII Global MSME Business Summit MSME 2023 on Thursday. The theme of the event was “Business Beyond Borders”.

Kim Jong Un inspected photos taken by the country's new spy satellite of «major target regions», including the South Korean capital of Seoul and cities that host U.S. military bases, state media reported on Saturday. Nuclear-armed North Korea launched the satellite on Tuesday, but South Korean defence officials and analysts said its capabilities have not been independently verified. Kim examined the photos, as well as imagery taken of some areas within North Korea, during a visit to the control centre of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) in Pyongyang on Friday, state news agency KCNA said. The photos were taken as the satellite passed over the peninsula on Friday morning, KCNA said, and included images of Seoul, and Mokpo, Kunsan, Pyeongtaek and Osan, where U.S.

BJP leader Satish Poonia said the people will vote for a «double-engine» government in Rajasthan, where assembly elections are underway for 199 seats on Saturday. The change that was ushered in the country in 2014 when Narendra Modi became prime minister is continuing.

Amazon was hit by strikes at various locations in Britain, Germany and Italy during the annual «Black Friday» shopping extravaganza as workers demand higher wages and better working conditions. UNI Global Union said Amazon would face strikes and protests in more than 30 countries around the world, including the United States, as part of a "Make Amazon Pay" campaign. «Workers know that it doesn't matter what country you're in or what your job title is. We are all united in the fight for higher wages, an end to unreasonable quotas and a voice on the job,» said Christy Hoffman, general secretary of UNI Global Union. «That's what workers in Coventry are striking for and that is why workers around the world are standing up to Make Amazon Pay,» Hoffman said. Held the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday, «Black Friday» has been increasingly adopted in Europe and beyond, with stores offering big discounts to kick off shopping for the holiday gift-giving season. More than 1,000 workers went on strike at an Amazon hub in Coventry, England, which employs 2,300 people and supplies other warehouses, said Stuart Richards, spokesman for the GMB union. In Germany, the industrial action called by Union Verdi began overnight Thursday, affecting five out of the US e-commerce giant's 20 logistics sites in Europe's biggest economy. Amazon said the strikes in the UK and Germany would have no impact on customers. Workers at the Amazon hub in Castel San Giovanni, between Piacenza and Milan, joined the strike.

rescue operations as machines have again stopped. 1)The team of experts who came to conduct a survey at the rescue site of the Silkyara tunnel, informed that there were no heavy objects up to 5 metres in the rescue tunnel. 2)The team, which came from Parsan Overseas Pvt Ltd Delhi, used the ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technique to examine the rescue tunnel.

Defense attorneys for former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have legally pushed back against claims made by the government that he is a “flight risk” who should not be allowed to leave the country. 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised quick action to fix a budget crisis after a court decision blew a large hole in the almost-finished plan for next year

In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to...

Right-wing populist Javier Milei has been president-elect just four days and already Argentina’s unions and social organizations are vowing pushback and even protests if he makes good on his promises to slash the size of the state and privatize companies

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says China’s cooperation is vital on an issue that has divided it and much of Europe: ending the war in Ukraine

New Zealanders can expect tax cuts, more police on the streets and less government bureaucracy, according to the three leaders who signed an agreement Friday to form a new government