PTI suffers blow as Imran's nominations from Lahore, Mianwali rejected

IANS | December 30, 2023 7:10 PM

Lahore, Dec 30 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's nomination papers were rejected from National Assembly (NA) constituencies Lahore and his home city, Mianwali, media reports said on Saturday, citing officials of the provincial Election Commission (EC).

As France's influence wanes in Africa, Russia expands its visible presence

Vikas Datta | December 30, 2023 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) High-level diplomacy, disruptions - political and economic - and disasters, mostly the outcome of climate change, marked this year for Africa and in 2024, all the three 'Ds' seem certain to continue playing their role as global political configurations shift and a major power seeks to regain its influence on the continent.

IDF advances on southern Gaza via Khan Yunis

IANS | December 30, 2023 4:54 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 30 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said that it has killed several Hamas personnel as they advance on southern Gaza after capturing Khan Yunis city -- the home town of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Israel jails teen for refusing to serve in IDF: report

IANS | December 30, 2023 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Youth in Israel have refused to enroll for the mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on political grounds, in opposition to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territories, media reports said.

Vietnam's foreign trade hits 683 bln USD in 2023

IANS | December 30, 2023 2:36 PM

Hanoi, Dec 30 (IANS) Vietnam posted a foreign trade record of 683 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, down 6.6 percent year on year with a trade surplus of 28 billion dollars, according to the latest statistics of the country's General Statistics Office.