India and the UAE on Saturday signed five agreements, including in the areas of energy and transportation, following delegation-level talks headed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan here.


India, UAE sign five agreements


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Rabat, Feb 10 (IANS/MAP) Morocco and China discussed here means to bolster bilateral cooperation in the area of infrastructure.


Morocco, China explore means to bolster infrastructure ties


Abu Dhabi, Feb 10 (IANS/WAM) A six-month series of cultural collaborations between the UAE and France was launched in Abu Dhabi on Saturday by French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.


French PM launches UAE-France Cultural Dialogue


In keeping with India's role as a major development aid partner for Palestine, the two sides on Saturday signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs), including in the areas of health and education, following a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas here.


India, Palestine sign six agreements


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reassured his country's support for the Palestinian cause while Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas said that Palestinians relied on India's role as an international force to bring peace in this region.


India reassures support for Palestinian cause


The Israeli Army said it launched "large-scale attacks" against the aerial defence system and Iranian targets in Syria following the shooting down of an Israeli F-16 fighter on Saturday in a major escalation of tension in the region.


Israel launches attacks in Syria following jet's crash


An Israeli F-16 fighter jet crashed on Saturday in northern Israel after coming under "massive anti-aircraft fire" from Syrian forces, according to the Israeli Army.


Israeli F-16 jet crashes after Syrian fire


Bangkok, Feb 10 (IANS/AKI) Italy will seek to boost its relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations trading bloc, its Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said on Friday during a visit to the region.


Italy eyes stronger ties with ASEAN


Rome, Feb 9 (IANS/AKI) The United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development signed a $39.3 million dollar accord with Tajikistan on Friday for a six-year project to cut poverty and propel economic growth in poor rural communities in the Central Asian nation.


UN agriculture fund to invest over $30m in Tajikistan


Rabat, Feb 9 (IANS/MAP) The 24th Casablanca International Book Fair has kicked off in Morocco, bringing together 709 exhibitors from the Kingdom and around the world.


International book fair begins in Morocco's Casablanca


Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat will pay a four-day visit to Nepal from February 11 and participate in the Nepal Army Day celebrations in Kathmandu, official sources said on Friday.


Indian Army chief to visit Nepal


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left on a first-ever Indian prime ministerial visit to Palestine, a four-day trip will also take him to Jordan as well as the UAE and Oman in the Gulf.


Modi leaves for Palestine, West Asia tour


Energy and security cooperation, trade and investment and counter-terror efforts will top Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda when he goes on a three-nation tour to West Asia and the Gulf starting on Saturday.


Energy, security, trade to top Modi's agenda in three-nation tour


Chairman of European Union (EU) Military Committee General Michail Kostarakos has held talks with Pakistani civil and military leaders on defence cooperation with special focus on counter-terrorism efforts, officials said.


EU military chief holds talks with Pakistani leaders


The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned the US-led airstrikes on pro-government forces in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, state news agency SANA reported.


Syria condemns US-led airstrikes in Deir al-Zour


Russian and Turkish leaders agreed to further coordinate their troops and special services in Syria to combat terrorist groups who are violating the Syrian ceasefire, the Kremlin said on Thursday.


Russia, Turkey to enhance military coordination in Syria


Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said on Thursday that the turmoil in the Arab region increases the difficulty of finding an effective integrated developmental system.


Turmoil in Arab world hurdles development: AL chief


Ahead of his three-nation tour to the Gulf and West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the region is a key priority for India's foreign policy.


Gulf, West Asia key priority for India: Modi


A delegation comprising ten students, two teachers and two Army officers from various Army Schools of Bangladesh visited Eastern Command headquarters at Fort William here on Thursday, a defence official said.


Bangladesh APS students visit Fort William


India could be involved in the targeted killing of a Chinese national in Karachi, Pakistan's Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said.


India could be behind Chinese killing: Pakistan


The 30th anniversary of the start of Indo-Russian cooperation in nuclear energy was marked here on Thursday with the launch of the "Nuclear A-B-C" booklet for chilren designed to create awareness about the power of the atomic particle.

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