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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi, in collaboration with Teamwork Arts, hosted a UAE-India Cultural Roundtable that brought together some of India's most celebrated figures from the worlds of art, design, and performance to reflect on the deepening creative partnership between the UAE and India, the UAE Embassy said in a statement on Wednesday.

The helicopter was on a mission to rescue stranded tourists in Lobuchem in the Khumbu region

In a post on X, the Congress MP shared a video clip of Trump's latest remarks on the matter, where the US President claimed to have 'stopped' the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan and asserted that 'seven brand new beautiful planes were shot down'.

European Union's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin hailed the progress made in the India-EU FTA talks held in Brussels and said that they aimed to reach an agreement by the end of the year.

Pakistan's chase never gained momentum after it lost two wickets inside the first six overs

Senior military commanders from India and China held the 23rd round of Corps Commander-Level talks at the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on the Indian side, where both sides engaged in extensive discussions on managing tensions and maintaining stability along the western sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Chinese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement on Wednesday.

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra held productive conversation with US Senator Jacky Rosen on collaboration in AI, trade. He appreciated her steadfast support for strengthening counter-terrorism cooperations between New Delhi and Washington.

In a news release by the Abbotsford Police, the patrol officers discovered the victim's body while he was suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to death due to his wounds. The investigation into the matter is in the early stages, as reported by the Vancouver Sun.

Netanyahu orders immediate attacks on Gaza, his office says

The second round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul collapsed after the Afghan side 'failed' to provide assurances on Islamabad's key demands, preventing any 'workable solution', claims Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, as reported by The Express Tribune.

US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday ahead of high-stakes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit takes place in the southeastern city of Gyeongju.

North Korea said on Wednesday that it test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, ahead of the visit of US President Donald Trump to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering, South Korean media Yonhap news agency reported.

The catastrophic Category 5 hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, and the government has declared the country a disaster area under the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, said on Wednesday.

Pakistan accuses Kabul of backtracking on commitments

In a post on X, the MND stated that 23 of the 25 sorties crossed the median line and entered the country's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZs).

Efforts to ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan suffered a setback after four days of negotiations in Istanbul concluded without any agreement, Tolo News reported citing sources familiar with the matter.

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure published the annual report of the Multi-Sector Hydrogen Forum, summarising a year of intensive activity to promote the integration of hydrogen into Israel's energy sector. The report presents the key steps taken since the launch of the National Hydrogen Strategy in May 2023 - from policy and removing regulatory barriers to promoting innovation, developing infrastructure, and strengthening international collaborations.

Benoit Faraco, France's Special Envoy for Climate Negotiations, co-chaired the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly alongside India's Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, in New Delhi.

The United States military carried out multiple strikes on four boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, to explore cooperation between the UAE and European Union and its member states, as well as opportunities to broaden coordination in support of shared interests and prosperity.

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the University of Exeter Gulf Alumni Association Ceremony, held on Tuesday evening at the Sultan Al-Qasimi Centre.

The Everest region in Nepal and China is closed to tourists due to heavy snowfall and cyclone winds. A helicopter crashed while attempting a rescue mission near Everest Base Camp, where trekkers were stranded.

An Israeli strike on Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood killed at least two people and injured four. Israel's PM Netanyahu ordered attacks after accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire. Hamas denies the accusation, stating commitment to the deal.

Kabul, Islamabad trade blame for deadlock in long-term ceasefire

The talks have resulted in the creation of a framework that will significantly support businesses on both sides, delivering a 'win-win' situation for the EU and India.