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Won’t be able to issue diplomatic passports to Palestinian officials: Belgium
Belgium has announced it will not issue diplomatic passports to Palestinian officials to enable their participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Belgium’s foreign ministry announced a proposal from the Belgian-Palestinian…
- World
Belgium to recognise Palestine at UNGA, sanction Israel
Belgium is set to recognise the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting later in September. Its minister for foreign affairs, Maxime Prevot, announced on Tuesday. The 80th…
- Middle East
UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22. The…
- India
Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India’s extradition request
New Delhi: Absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB bank loan “fraud” case,…
- India
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi living in Belgium’s Antwerp
New Delhi: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is currently living in Belgium’s Antwerp with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after obtaining a ‘residency card’ in the country, according to a media report. Indian authorities…
- India
Fugitive Mehul Choksi living in Belgium, plans to move to Switzerland
New Delhi: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud, was previously believed to be residing in Antigua and Barbuda…
- Sports
2024 Paris Olympics: India lose 1-2 against Belgium in men’s hockey
Paris: India squandered a one goal lead to go down 1-2 against defending champions Belgium in a pool match of the men’s hockey competition at the Olympics here on Thursday. Already through…
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Belgium summons Israeli envoy after gov’t building in Gaza bombed
Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib has summoned the Israeli ambassador after a a building of Belgian development agency in Gaza Strip was bombed. “Attacks on civilian infrastructure breach the principles of international humanitarian law.…
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Law profs urge Belgium to intervene in genocide case against Israel at ICJ
At least 19 Belgian international law professors have urged the country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In…
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UNSC must be expanded with inclusion of India, Brazil: Former Belgium PM
Kolkata: Former Belgium prime minister Yveus Leterme has strongly advocated for the permanent inclusion of India in the UNSC, asserting that such a move will enhance the council’s legitimacy and representation. Leterme…