Khaleej Times has recently published a comprehensive update on the latest international news, covering a wide range of topics from various regions around the globe. Here are the key takeaways from the latest headlines.

Key Takeaways

  • India: The Indian government has approved a $1.3 billion incentive scheme for electric vehicles, aiming to increase the market share of electric cars to 30% by 2030.
  • UK: New travel criteria for electronic travel authorization have been introduced, and Jordanians traveling to the UK will now need to obtain a visa.
  • Gaza: An Israeli strike on a school in Gaza has resulted in 10 fatalities, marking the fifth time the school has been hit in the ongoing conflict.
  • Pope Francis: The Pope has landed in Singapore, with inter-faith dialogue and climate change on the agenda.
  • Hurricane Francine: Louisiana is bracing for Hurricane Francine, with evacuations ordered and a federal state of emergency declared by President Biden.
  • Hanoi: Flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi has left 179 dead, leading to school closures and evacuations in low-lying areas.
  • Pakistan: A polio worker and an officer were killed in an attack, highlighting the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in the region.
  • Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Speaker of Russia has warned Western countries against supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, stating that it would make them parties to the conflict.
  • UAE: An alleged sexual offender has been arrested and will be extradited to the Philippines, where he is accused of exploiting over 100 children.
  • Sri Lanka: The country’s economy has recorded positive growth for the first time since its crisis, with a 1.6% year-on-year GDP growth rate for the third quarter.

India Approves $1.3 Billion Incentive Scheme for Electric Vehicles

In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Indian government has approved a $1.3 billion incentive scheme aimed at boosting the electric vehicle market. Currently, electric models make up less than 2% of the 4.2 million cars sold annually in India. The government aims to increase this to 30% by 2030.

UK Introduces New Travel Criteria for Electronic Travel Authorization

The UK government has introduced new travel criteria for electronic travel authorization. Additionally, Jordanians traveling to the UK will now need to obtain a visa, as the government has scrapped the previous ETA issuance for them.

Gaza War: 10 Killed in Israeli Strike on School

In the ongoing Gaza conflict, an Israeli strike on Al Jawni school has resulted in 10 fatalities. This marks the fifth time the school has been hit in the last 11 months of war.

Pope Francis Lands in Singapore

Pope Francis has arrived in Singapore, where he is expected to engage in inter-faith dialogue and address issues such as wealth inequality and climate change.

Hurricane Francine Bears Down on Louisiana

Louisiana is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Francine, with evacuations ordered and President Biden declaring a federal state of emergency. The hurricane is expected to cause significant damage and disruption.

Hanoi Flooded by Swollen River as Typhoon Yagi Leaves 179 Dead

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe flooding in Hanoi, resulting in 179 deaths. Schools have been closed, and thousands of residents in low-lying areas have been evacuated.

Polio Worker, Officer Killed in Pakistan

A tragic attack in Pakistan has led to the deaths of a polio worker and an officer. Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the only countries where polio is still endemic, despite the availability of an effective vaccine.

Russia Speaker Warns the West Over Supplies of Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

The Speaker of Russia has issued a warning to Western countries, stating that supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine would make them parties to the conflict. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Alleged Sexual Offender Arrested in UAE to Be Extradited

An alleged sexual offender has been arrested in the UAE and will be extradited to the Philippines. The suspect is accused of sexually exploiting more than 100 children across various provinces and cities in the Philippines.

Sri Lanka’s Economy Records Positive Growth

For the first time since its economic crisis, Sri Lanka has recorded positive growth. The country’s GDP grew by 1.6% year-on-year in the third quarter, signaling a potential recovery.

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