Pakistan records highest confirmed cases of polio in 2024

As of November 2024, Pakistan has reported 50 confirmed polio cases, marking the highest number of infections this year. The latest case involves a 20-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two countries where polio remains endemic.

PM Modi highlights India’s efforts to remove 250 million people from poverty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s effort to remove 250 million people from the clutches of poverty, during his address at G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil.

U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

An Indian businessman who is one of the world’s richest people has been indicted in the U.S. on charges he duped investors by concealing that his company’s huge solar energy project on the subcontinent was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for captives freed from Gaza

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said $5m will be given as a reward for each captive released from Gaza and those that help free Israelis held by Hamas will be given a way out of the war-torn Palestinian territory.

As number of Chinese students in US keeps falling, Indians move to top of list

India has overtaken China as the top source for international students in the US for the first time in about 15 years, according to new data released on Monday.

Rafael Nadal Retires from Tennis

With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday.

Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines

US President Joe Biden has agreed to give Ukraine anti-personnel land mines, a US official told the BBC.

China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia

Chinese online marketplace Temu has enjoyed explosive international growth off the back of an eye-catching and often absurdly cheap range of products, but those cut-price tactics have met increasing roadblocks as it seeks to conquer new markets in south-east Asia.

New Zealand: Thousands protest in Wellington over Māori bill

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied in front of parliament on Tuesday in one of the country’s largest ever protests to oppose a bill, which opponents say seeks to dilute the rights of Maori and threatens to set race relations back decades.

Bilateral trade between India and Brazil crossed $15 billion, says IBCC executive director

Executive Director of India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce Leonardo Ananda Gomes highlighted the successful bilateral trade between the two countries, which as of now has crossed the USD 15 billion mark.

Russia vows ’tangible’ response if US missiles used against its territory

Russia says the use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will lead to ’’an appropriate and tangible’’ response.

More than 40 US lawmakers sign letter for Imran Khan’s release; opposition condemns action

In a major development, over 40 American lawmakers have called upon US President Joe Biden to advocate for the immediate release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with all other political prisoners in the country and ensure their safety in line with the findings of the UN Working Group report, Geo TV reported.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with missiles

US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia.

China battles rare wave of violent crime as economic woes bite

China’s economic malaise is fuelling social tensions that make people more likely to commit violent crimes out of anger or desperation, analysts say, after the country witnessed its deadliest massacre in a decade.

US returns more than 1400 looted artefacts that are worth USD 10 million to India

The US government has said it returned more than 1,400 looted artefacts worth $10 million to India.

Paul beats Tyson, 58, on points in drab contest

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul left a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s boxing legacy with a tedious points win in front of 70,000 frustrated fans in Texas - and millions watching the controversial bout on streaming powerhouse Netflix.

China, Hong Kong stocks dip as property tax incentives fail to impress

China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after Beijing’s latest measures to revive the struggling property sector failed to boost investors’ mood.

Contaminated drinking water affects 80% of Pakistani citizens

A majority of Pakistan’s population faces severe health problems due to contaminated drinking water, which has become a primary source of fatal diseases.

Parents demand accountability after stinky meat found in Chinese school canteen

A food safety scandal erupted at a private school in the southern Chinese city of Kunming in early October 2024, shining a spotlight on the alarming deterioration of both food safety and educational standards in China

Philippines opposes China’s new map claim over Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines government on Tuesday protested against Chinese escalations over the South China Sea, announcing baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Semiconductor sector to create 1 million jobs in India by 2026, says report

As India is moving to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub, the industry is poised to generate 1 million jobs across varied sectors by 2026, a report said on Monday.

Delhi chokes as air pollution turns ’severe’

People in India’s capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city.

Taiwan businessman Tsao to sue Chinese officials over sanctions

Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao said on Monday he would sue in a Taiwan court senior Chinese officials over sanctions they had placed on him, saying he was seeking to counter China’s intimidation of lawful activity.

Trump picks Musk to advise on how to ’dismantle’ bureaucracy

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk to lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) for his incoming administration.

Trade tensions and climate goals: are political agendas undermining a green economy?

As climate change increasingly affects economies worldwide, the urgency for a united, green economic transition has never been greater.

‘Glitch’ blamed for VPN disruption

An “issue with the system” disrupted internet users’ access to virtual private networks (VPNs) in Pakistan on Sunday, industry sources told Dawn.

Russian Business Centre to open in New Delhi

The Russian Embassy in India is set to open the Russian Business Center on November 12, at the initiative of the Business Council for Cooperation with India and the Synergy Corporation, New Delhi.

US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says

The U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers that are often used in artificial intelligence applications starting Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Third India-Australia Joint Military Exercise begins in Maharashtra

The third edition of India and Australia’s joint military exercise commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Pune on November 8.

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Russia and Ukraine have carried out their largest drone attacks against each other since the start of the war.