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South Korea: FM Cho vows to work with Japan to reduce tensions over wartime history issues

13 Jan, 2025 8:54 PM

Seoul, Jan 13 (IANS) South Korea will work closely with Japan to reduce the 'amplitude' of tensions caused by longstanding wartime history issues and ensure bilateral relations will move forward in a future-oriented manner, Seoul's top diplomat said on Monday.

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Researchers develop sea robot to monitor fish populations, aid ecological conservation

13 Jan, 2025 8:43 PM

Jerusalem, Jan 13 (IANS) Israeli researchers have developed an innovative marine robot to monitor fish populations automatically and accurately, the University of Haifa (UH) said in a statement.

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South African commission calls for reduced dependency on agricultural imports

13 Jan, 2025 8:28 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 13 (IANS) The Competition Commission of South Africa published a report Monday, raising concerns about the country's heavy reliance on imported agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, agrochemicals, and seeds.

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Lebanese President begins parliamentary consultations to nominate new PM

13 Jan, 2025 8:21 PM

Beirut, Jan 13 (IANS) Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun began binding parliamentary consultations on Monday to nominate a Prime Minister to form the first government of his term, according to the official National News Agency.

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PM Modi promises 'improved pilgrimage experiences' for Haj devotees

13 Jan, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the India-Saudi Arabia bilateral agreement for Haj-2025, asserting that the government led by him remains committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for the devotees.

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Biden govt unveils more controls on AI chip exports

13 Jan, 2025 7:51 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The Biden administration on Monday announced new restrictions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip exports in its last move to block the flow of advanced technologies into China, Russia and other "countries of concern" on national security grounds.

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Tsunami advisory issued after 6.9-magnitude quake strikes Japan

13 Jan, 2025 7:23 PM

Tokyo, Jan 13 (IANS) Japan on Monday evening warned of a possible tsunami following an earthquake of around 6.9 magnitude, that struck the southwestern region of the country.

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Hamas claims killing over 10 Israeli soldiers in Gaza in past 72 hours

13 Jan, 2025 6:59 PM

Gaza, Jan 13 (IANS) Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, claimed on Monday that it has killed more than 10 Israeli soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip during the past 72 hours.

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Los Angeles Mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires

13 Jan, 2025 6:53 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) As thousands of firefighters are battling the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, politically-motivated finger-pointing has set in. More than 110,000 signatures have been gathered demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

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Israeli Foreign Minister says 'progress' achieved in Qatar talks on Gaza truce

13 Jan, 2025 5:49 PM

Jerusalem, Jan 13 (IANS) Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Monday that "progress" has been achieved in the talks held in Qatar on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that will secure the release of the hostages.

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