Morning Digest | India to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism; Sri Lanka’s woes to persist till year-end, says President Wickremesinghe, and more
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India to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October
In a first, India will host diplomats and officials from all 15 countries of the United Nations Security Council, including China, Russia and the United States, for a special meeting on terrorism, in Delhi and Mumbai in October.
Sri Lanka in ‘great danger’; hardships to persist till end of year, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka is in great danger and citizens’ hardships will persist till the end of the year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament on Wednesday, while yet again seeking support from opposition parties that are reluctant to join his government.
India evacuates 30 Sikhs from Kabul
India on Wednesday evacuated thirty Afghan Sikhs, including children, from Kabul. A non-scheduled commercial flight of Afghanistan’s Kam Air brought the individuals from Kabul to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here with the help of officials and civil society activists
BJP demolished temple in Gujarat, alleges AAP
IMF approves $333 million for Sri Lanka, urging completion of debt restructuring for economic recovery.
Israeli airstrikes devastate Lebanon, causing casualties and destruction, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and US peace efforts.
Civil society protests $250 billion climate finance proposal at U.N. summit, urging developing nations to reject the unjust deal.
Trump announces key administrative appointments for his second term, including Alex Wong, Sebastian Gorka, and Scott Bessent.
Protesters in Pakistan's northwest mourn 42 Shiite Muslims killed in ambush, sparking tensions and anti-government sentiment.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over war crimes in Gaza, sparking global controversy and condemnation.
COP29 draft climate finance deal proposes $250 billion annually by 2035, facing criticism for high costs and limited contributors.
NATO-Ukraine emergency talks on missile threat; Russian drones strike Sumy; Czech FM visits Kyiv; parliament session cancelled due to threat.
Kim Jong Un accuses U.S. of aggressive policy, vows to enhance defense capabilities to strengthen North Korea's strategic position.
North Korea sent troops to Russia in exchange for oil, anti-air missiles, and economic support amid Ukraine conflict.
Israeli military eliminates five Hamas militants, including commanders, in overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia.