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Brazil: 14 dead as medium-sized aircraft crashes in Barcelos

As many as 14 people, including passengers and crew, died after a medium-sized aircraft crashed in Barcelos, Brazil on Saturday afternoon, CNN Brasil reported. 

2023-09-17T00:09:14.647793+00:00 IST

Libya floods: Top prosecutor to probe deadly dam collapse

Days after a catastrophic flood killed thousands of people in Libya, the country's top prosecutor will investigate the collapse of two dams in the eastern port of Derna that launched a fast-moving wall of water, Al Jazeera reported. 

2023-09-16T22:21:08.235231+00:00 IST

Iranian authorities detain Mahsa Amini's father

Even as Saturday marked the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a progressive Iranian woman who stood up against the draconian Hijab rule and whose alleged custodial death sparked furious protests, the Iranian authorities detained her father, CNN reported citing Iranian journalists and rights group. 

2023-09-16T20:58:16.451169+00:00 IST

Canada postpones October trade mission to India

A spokesperson for Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng confirmed the change on Friday, though no reason was offered for the delay.

2023-09-16T06:06:59.691320+00:00 IST

India strongly condemns assault on Sikh student in Canada

The 17-year-old Sikh student was either “beer or pepper sprayed” by another teenage student after exiting a public transit bus on his way home on September 11, Canadian Police said.

2023-09-16T04:16:26.313720+00:00 IST

Egypt: INS Sumedha participates with several navies

The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sumedha participated in Exercise Bright Star-23 with multiple other navies which began on September 3, till September 15.

2023-09-15T20:56:11.151886+00:00 IST

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy set to visit Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington, US, next week as he sets to make the case for ongoing aid-related discussions for Ukraine, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-09-15T00:43:50.236819+00:00 IST

Four Indians stranded in Libya evacuated by Indian Embassy

The four Indians from Punjab, Haryana, were on Thursday seen off at the Benina Airport by the embassy’s local representative Tabassum Mansoor.

2023-09-14T17:16:23.917275+00:00 IST

IAF Chief holds bilateral talks with Spain's defence minister

Taking to X, India Air Force informed, “On the sidelines of his visit to formally accept the first C-295 aircraft, the CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari called on the Defence Minister of Spain, Ms Margarita Robles. Matters pertaining to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.

2023-09-14T14:04:52.165944+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa faces outrage on appointing son

The recently re-elected President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked controversy by selecting his son as deputy minister of finance, according to CNN.

2023-09-14T01:30:40.338305+00:00 IST

1000-yr-old fossils of 'alien' corpses shown in Mexico's Congress

Two mummified corpses of supposed “non-human” aliens were displayed in the Mexico Congress by a UFO Expert this week, New York Post reported on Wednesday.

2023-09-13T16:29:47.081388+00:00 IST

Libya floods: 5000 killed, over 10,000 missing; search ops on

Libya is racing to bury its dead as bodies pile up in the streets of Derna which has been devastated by flooding after a torrential downpour smashed through two dams, washing homes into the sea, CNN reported.

2023-09-13T15:54:39.935817+00:00 IST

Huge bushfire raging in Australia comes close to tourist town

A huge bushfire raging for over a week in central Australia has come very close to the popular tourist town of Tennant Creek, as authorities warn that changing wind conditions could pose a risk to residents, CNN reported.

2023-09-13T12:11:49.279553+00:00 IST

Egypt: Indian Army participates in 34 nations Exercise Bright Star

The military exercise is in its final phase and will culminate on September 14.

2023-09-12T13:23:01.034745+00:00 IST

Madan Lal Raigar appointed next Indian envoy to Republic of Congo

Madan Lal Raigar, has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Congo, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.

2023-09-12T12:58:46.279698+00:00 IST

 Indian Air Force refuels Egyptian Rafale fighters as part of Exe

Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 tanker refuelled Mig 29 M and Rafale fighters of the Egyptian Air Force as part of the Exercise Bright Star-23.

2023-09-12T06:58:09.966489+00:00 IST

Rural residents most affected by deadly earthquake in Morocco

As the 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit southwest Morocco on Friday, the poor rural villages that line the valleys and peaks of one of the Atlas Mountains near the city of Marrakesh are the most affected ones, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-09-12T03:33:59.410138+00:00 IST

"Exercise Bright Star-23 moves on to its culmination phase"

The Indian Air Force on Monday highlighted that the Exercise Bright Star-23 has moved to its last phase. 

2023-09-11T07:32:10.373041+00:00 IST

Trudeau in India, Khalistani separatists hold 'referendum' in Canada

Even as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in India for the G20 Leaders' summit on Sunday, Khalistani secessionists held a so-called ‘Referendum’ in Surrey, British Columbia

2023-09-11T07:09:20.572686+00:00 IST

Sudan: At least 40 killed in drone attack on Khartoum market

At least 40 people were killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the Sudanese capital on Sunday, as the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battle for control of the country, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-09-11T03:56:09.907102+00:00 IST

Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales to resign

Luis Rubiales, head of the Spanish Football Federation, has announced his resignation from his position following charges that he gave an unsolicited kiss to a player on the Women's World Cup team last month, according to Al Jazeera.

2023-09-10T23:50:06.970206+00:00 IST