China pledges deeper trade ties with Vietnam November 26, 2023 at 12:00AM

Chinese Commerce minister Wang Wentao pledged to deepen bilateral trade ties with Vietnam during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Ho Chi Minh City. China-Vietnam trade cooperation includes strategic areas such as the digital economy, green development, and cross-border e-commerce. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong held talks on bilateral ties, land borders, and maritime issues with Vietnam's Deputy Foreign minister Nguyen Minh Vu.

Cargo ship carrying 14 people sinks off Lesbos November 25, 2023 at 11:42PM

The Greek coastguard said on Sunday that a Comoros-flagged cargo ship carrying 14 people has sank off the island of Lesbos, with strong winds blowing in the area. Citing the coastguard, ANA said it sank in the sea area 4.5 nautical miles southwest of Lesbos.

Ailing Pope to recite Sunday prayer from residence November 25, 2023 at 11:26PM

Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome on Saturday for a scan, which the Vatican said had ruled out lung complications after a bout of flu forced him to cancel his activities.

'India-Israel bond extends from our 'DNA' to fight terror' November 25, 2023 at 11:00PM

Israeli Consul General to Mumbai, Kobbi Shoshani, expressed solidarity with the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks and compared them to the recent attack on Israel by Hamas. He emphasized the bond between India and Israel in fighting against terrorism. Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, also paid homage to the victims and stressed the need for global collaboration in combating terrorism. Notably, six Jews were among the 166 people killed during the Mumbai attacks.