Israel's caretaker Prime Minster Yair Lapid congratulated his rival Benjamin Netanyahu on his "victory", conceding defeat two days after the country went to the polls. Lapid's concession sets the former premier up to form what may be the most right-wing government in Israeli history.
With up to 99 percent of ballots counted, according to the Central Elections Committee, the results put the veteran hawk's right-wing bloc solidly ahead in the country's fifth election in four years.
Lapid updated opposition leader Netanyahu that he has instructed his entire office to prepare an organised transition of power.
Mr. Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party won 32 seats and his right-wing religious and nationalist bloc in total won 64 in the 120-seat parliament, or Knesset, according to Israel's Central Elections Committee.
Nov 03, 2022
Ghana Assumes Presidency of UN Security Council
West African country, Ghana assumed the rotating monthly Presidency of the United Nations Security Council. During the month of November 2022, Ghana shall preside over the meetings of the Council (adoptions, debates and consultations) and, under its authority, shall represent the Security Council in its capacity as an organ of the United Nations.
In its capacity as President of the UN Security Council, Ghana is focusing on enhancing Global Peace and Security for Sustainable and Inclusive Development, particularly on the continent of Africa.
This will be by fully addressing underlying causes and drivers of conflict linked to the growing youth bulge, poverty, climate change and the absence of resilient institutions.
Ghana rejoined the UN Security Council on January 1, 2022. It is the third time Ghana is holding a nonpermanent seat on the Council.
Ghana was first given the opportunity to serve on the council from 1962 to 1963, and was back for the period of January 2006 – December 2007.
For First Time One of North Korea's 23 Ballistic Missiles Lands off South's Coast
North Korea fired at least 23 missiles into the sea in a single day, including one that landed less than 60 km (40 miles) off South Korea's coast, which the South's President Yoon Suk-yeol described as "territorial encroachment".
It was the first time a ballistic missile had landed near the South's waters since the peninsula was divided in 1945, and the most missiles fired by the North in a single day. South Korea issued rare air raid warnings and launched its own missiles in response.
President Yoon Suk-yeol noted North Korea's provocation today was an effective act of territorial encroachment by a missile intruding the Northern Limit Line (NLL), a disputed inter-Korean maritime border, for the first time since (the two Koreas') division.
Nov 02, 2022
India Donates $2.5 Million to Support Education, Healthcare of Palestinian Refugees
India presented a cheque of $2.5 million, the second tranche of the pledged $5 million annual support, to a UN agency that will go directly to serve the schools, health centres and other basic services run by the organisation to support Palestinian refugees.
India has given $22.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) since 2018. UNRWA is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees.
The financial contribution was presented to Ms. Xuran Wu, Associate Donor Relations and Projects Officer, Department of External Relations, UNRWA at the Representative Office of India in Ramallah, Palestine.
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and mandated to provide assistance and protection to some 5.6 million Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA across its five fields of operation.
Nov 01, 2022
UN, Turkey and Ukraine Agree to Implement Black Sea Grain Deal Despite Russia's Withdrawal from Pact
The United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine agreed to implement a Black Sea grain deal despite Russia's withdrawal from the pact. Russia halted its role in the Black Sea deal for an indefinite term. Moscow said that it could not guarantee the safety of civilian ships travelling under the pact after an attack on its Black Sea fleet.
Black Sea grain Initiative was launched by Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Nations on 22 July 2022 to enable the resumption of exports from Ukraine of grain, other foodstuffs, and fertilizer through a safe maritime humanitarian corridor from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea to the rest of the world.
Poland Picks U.S Firm to Build First Nuclear Power Plant
Poland chose U.S firm Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power plant. Poland's decision to go with its NATO ally assumed significance amid Russia's war in Ukraine that united the West and pushed it further away from Russian energy. The deal is for the first three reactors of the nuclear power plant in northern Poland, which would start producing electricity in 2033. The U.S energy secretary however, called the project a clear message to Russia and warned it against 'weaponising its energy resources'. Watch this video for more details.
Oct 31, 2022
S. Jaishankar Meets British Counterpart Cleverly, Discusses Ukraine War
The Ukraine conflict and the situation in Indo-Pacific figured prominently in talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and visiting British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
Cleverly arrived in India on Friday on a two-day visit primarily to attend a special meeting of the UN Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee.
It is the first visit by a top-ranking official from Britain after Rishi Sunak took charge as the UK's first Indian-origin prime minister on Tuesday.
During the visit, the British foreign secretary announced further collaboration between the UK and India through British International Investment.
This included 11 million Pound of UK funding invested in Kinara Capital, a woman-led fintech company, according to the British High Commission.
Windergy 2023 to be Held in Chennai in October Next Year
The 5th edition of India's only comprehensive International Trade Fair and Conference, Windergy India 2023 will be held from 4th October to 6th October 2023.
The Windergy India 2023 will be organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the three-day trade fairs and conference will provide a vibrant platform to meet and interact with policymakers, regulatory authority, international and domestic technology, solution and services providers from the wind power industries.
Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) was established in 1998 and is the apex business association and voice of the Indian wind Industry.
IWTMA has been at the forefront of the policy framework and regulatory intervention with proactive engagement with Central and State policymakers, Investors, and Stakeholders.
Jair Bolsonaro Becomes First Sitting President in Brazil to Lose Re-Election Bid
Brazilian voters narrowly decided against a second term for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro at national elections on Oct. 30, opting instead for the return of leftwing former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who took 50.9% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 49.1%, according to the official tally.
The result is a stunning political comeback for Lula—as the 77-year-old president-elect is universally known.
Lula left office in 2010 with an 83% approval rating, after overseeing an economic boom and a jump in living standards for poorer Brazilians.
But in 2017, federal prosecutors implicated Lula in a vast corruption scheme and sent him to prison on charges of accepting a bribe.
He, and Brazil's left, have always denied the allegations, and, in 2021, Brazil's Supreme Court overturned his conviction, ruling that his right to a fair trial had been compromised.
That cleared him to run for president again this year.
PM Modi Speaks to Qatar's Amir to Celebrate 50 Yrs of Diplomatic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as the two leaders agreed to jointly celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2023.
While thanking Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his Diwali greetings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his best wishes to the leader for a successful FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off from November 20.
The first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Middle East and the Arab world will kick off on November 20, bringing fans from the region and across the world together in a compact and modern setting. The World Cup is scheduled to be held from November 20 to December 18.
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