A Canadian Sikh farmer, who is the country's biggest cranberry grower, has made history with his induction into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.


Sikh farmer inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame


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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that Pakistan will learn from China's model for the poverty alleviation in the country, media reported.


'Pakistan to learn from China's model in poverty alleviation'


The leader of Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah on Saturday slammed Gulf countries for receiving visits from Israeli leaders, denouncing any normalisation of relations with the Jewish state.


Hezbollah slams Gulf countries over relations with Israel


The French and US Presidents said on Saturday they agreed that Europe needed to increase its contribution to common defence spending and work towards reinforcing the continent's military capabilities.


Trump, Macron say Europe needs to ramp up military spending


Abu Dhabi, Nov 10 (IANS/WAM) Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday and announced that it welcomed over one million visitors in its first year, establishing itself as one of the leading cultural institutions on the global stage.


Louvre Abu Dhabi marks 1st anniversary


US Secretary of Defence James Mattis announced that the Pentagon backed Saudi Arabia's decision to use the Saudi-led coalition's own military capabilities to refuel aircraft engaged in Yemen.


Yemen conflict: Pentagon backs Saudi decision to refuel aircraft on its own


US President Donald Trump, who just arrived in Paris for WWI 100th anniversary commemorations, said on Friday that French president Macron's suggestion of Europe building its own military to protect itself from US and other nations "very insulting".


Trump calls Macron's idea for European army 'very insulting'


UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a reformed, reinvigorated and strengthened multilateral system to deal with today's global challenges.


Guterres calls for multilateralism to tackle global challenges


India on Friday made it clear that its participation in a meeting, albeit at a non-official level, in Moscow on the Afghanistan issue with Taliban representatives also on the table has not been made under any compulsion.


Joining Moscow meeting on Afghanistan not under compulsion: India


The government on Friday issued an advisory flagging common mistakes made by consulates, embassies and UN organizations while filing for refund of Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid, resulting in delay or rejection of claims.


Government flags mistakes made by embassies claiming GST refunds


India on Friday expressed its appreciation to the US for waiving it from Washington's sanctions on Iran's oil imports and development of the crucial Chabahar port.


India appreciates US waiver regarding Iran sanctions


China will develop a multi-billion-dollar deep sea port in Myanmar's Kyaukpyu town along the Bay of Bengal, a development that will concern India which already has two Chinese-built ports around it.


China to build port in Myanmar, third in India's neighbourhood


Myanmar has signed agreements on the promotion and protection of investment with 10 countries including India, aimed at enhancing trust among investors and promoting business operation, authorities said on Friday.


Myanmar signs investment protection agreements with 10 countries


US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have left for Paris to attend a ceremony commemorating 100 years since the end of the World War I.


Trump leaves for Paris to attend war commemoration ceremony


US former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Thursday urged Washington and Beijing to resolve their differences as relations between the two countries soured in recent months amid a trade war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.


Kissinger urges US, China to improve ties


India on Thursday confirmed that it will attend, albeit at a non-official level, a multilateral meeting in Moscow on Afghanistan on Friday where the Afghan Taliban will also be present.


India to join talks with Afghan Taliban at non-official level


A week-long photo exhibition on the life of Mahatma Gandhi has been inaugurated in the European Parliament here.


European Parliament hosts exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi (Lead, correcting name)


A week-long photo exhibition on the life of Mahamata Gandhi has been inaugurated in the European Parliament here.


European Parliament hosts exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi


The Modi government has cravenly accepted the US sanctions on Iran because it is locked into a strategic embrace with Washington, the CPI-M has said.


Modi government bows to US sanctions on Iran: CPI-M


US Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit Japan next week and discuss issues related to North Korea with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, it was announced here on Thursday.


Pence to visit Japan, discuss North Korea with Abe


India on Tuesday expressed concerns over its increasing trade deficit with China and asked Beijing to give Indian products more access to the Chinese market in the fields of pharmacy, agriculture and information technology.

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