UN trade body sounds alarm over Red Sea conflict's impact on trade; Suez shipping down 42%

Arul Louis | January 26, 2024 4:39 AM

United Nations, Jan 26 (IANS) Sounding an alarm about the impact of the Red Sea conflict on the international economy, the United Nations trade body UNCTAD has said that the volume of international trade going through the Suez Canal has come down by 42 per cent during the last two months and is affecting energy exports to India.

‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’

Arul Louis | January 24, 2024 11:02 AM

United Nations, Jan 24 (IANS) The spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict to “the vicinity of India” with attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels has an impact on India’s economic interests, according to Deputy Permanent Representative R. Ravindra.

'This race is far from over': Nikki Haley after New Hampshire loss

IANS | January 24, 2024 9:23 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the race for White House 2024 was "far from over" after her former boss Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, solidifying his position as GOP's likely nominee.

Qatar launches new peace initiatives, claims to have ears of Israel and Hamas

IANS | January 23, 2024 11:26 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 23 (IANS) Qatar, the chief negotiator in the Israel-Hamas war, has said it is getting replies from both Israel and the Hamas as it engages in serious discussions with them to find a new solution to end the war that includes a two-state formula.

'Scapegoated': Advocacy groups slam Canadian cap on international students

Meenakshi Iyer | January 23, 2024 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Migrant and student advocacy groups in Canada have slammed a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, saying that immigrants are being "scapegoated" for the country's aggravating housing crisis.

Canada sets two-year cap on international student permits

IANS | January 23, 2024 9:13 AM

Toronto, Jan 23 (IANS) The Canadian government has announced a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, which is expected to result in approximately 3,60,000 approved study permits this year -- a 35 per cent reduction from 2023.

Pakistan, Iran to restore full diplomatic relations

IANS | January 22, 2024 8:12 PM

Islamabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Days after Pakistan and Iran were on the verge of a major conflict, the two countries decided on Monday to restore full diplomatic relations with the return of ambassadors to their respective capitals later this week, a medis report said.

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UN trade body sounds alarm over Red Sea conflict's impact on trade; Suez shipping down 42%

‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’

'This race is far from over': Nikki Haley after New Hampshire loss

Qatar launches new peace initiatives, claims to have ears of Israel and Hamas

'Scapegoated': Advocacy groups slam Canadian cap on international students

Canada sets two-year cap on international student permits

Pakistan, Iran to restore full diplomatic relations

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