December 18, 2024 6:04 pm

Day: December 15, 2024

Americas, Asia

South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo Discusses Alliance with Biden

SEOUL – South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, held a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, pledging to maintain and strengthen the US-South Korea alliance, according to a statement from Mr. Han’s office on Dec 15. “South Korea will carry out its foreign and security policies without disruption and strive to ensure the South […]

Americas

ABC News Settles $15 Million Defamation Lawsuit with Donald Trump

NEW YORK – ABC News has agreed to pay US$15 million (S$20.2 million) to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, marking a rare victory for the president-elect in his frequent legal battles with the media. Under the terms of the settlement, revealed on Dec 13, ABC News will donate the amount to Trump’s […]

Americas, Lead, Middle East

US Confirms Direct Contact with HTS Rebels Amid Push for Syrian Transition

AQABA, Jordan – The United States has engaged in “direct contact” with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the victorious rebel group in Syria that Washington has designated as a terrorist organization, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Dec 14. Speaking at a regional conference in the Jordanian Red Sea resort of Aqaba, Mr. Blinken revealed […]

Bangladesh, Global Trade, India

Bangladeshi Traders Shift to Southeast Asian Rice Amid Decline in Imports from India

DHAKA – Bangladeshi traders have largely halted rice imports from India, despite government approval for 92 companies to bring in 392,000 metric tons. As of now, only 3,320 metric tons—just 0.85% of the approved quantity—have been imported. Instead, Bangladesh has turned to alternative suppliers, including Myanmar, Indonesia, and Vietnam, for its rice needs. However, this […]

India

Delhi High Court Dismisses Descendant’s Claim Over Red Fort Ownership

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition by Sultana Begum, a descendant of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II, seeking possession of the historic Red Fort and compensation from 1857 to date. Sultana Begum, the widow of Bahadur Shah Zafar II’s great-grandson, claimed the British forcibly took possession of […]

Americas, India, Lead, UN

UN Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, India Plays Key Role

NEW YORK – The United Nations has officially declared December 21 as World Meditation Day to promote the benefits of meditation for health, well-being, and inner transformation. The resolution was adopted unanimously at the UN General Assembly, with India playing a pivotal role as a co-sponsor. Marking the Winter Solstice, December 21 holds special significance […]

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