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Sudan crisis: Paramilitary group RSF announces 72-hour ceasefire

The paramilitary forces announced in a statement that the ceasefire would come into effect at 6 am (04:00 GMT) on Friday, which marks the beginning of the Muslim holiday of Eid ul-Fitr, amid heavy fighting with the army in the country's capital of Khartoum.

2023-04-21T07:07:12.667848+00:00 IST

Jaishankar reaches Guyana on 3-day visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Guyana on Friday for a three-day visit to the country.

2023-04-21T04:41:18.313733+00:00 IST

4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Chile's Vallenar

The earthquake occurred at 01:51:28 (UTC+05:30) and hit Vallenar, Chile at a depth of 35 km, the USGS informed. The earthquake's epicentre was 28.982°S and 71.642°W, respectively.

2023-04-20T22:47:27.519089+00:00 IST

Chinese, Qataris Portland deal flops after loss of USD 47.8 mn

A Kenyan High Court stopped the takeover of the land in Athi River valued at about Kenyan Shillings (KES) 6.4 billion (USD 47.8 million) because the country's government failed to follow rules that guide compulsory acquisition, including consulting stakeholders like National Social Security Fund (NSSF), French firm Lafarge and the Nairobi bourse-listed cement manufacturer.

2023-04-20T17:40:39.028594+00:00 IST

Sudan military crisis: Rival forces declare 24-hour ceasefire

World leaders have pressured General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the commander of Sudan's military, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Rapid Support Forces, to call a halt to the fighting. The rival forces agreed to a cease-fire Tuesday after speaking separately by phone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who appealed for a truce on humanitarian grounds. The cease-fire fell apart within minutes and fighting raged throughout the day on Wednesday.

2023-04-20T15:46:31.375107+00:00 IST

Kenyan traders raise concern over Chinese business infiltration

The traders, under the auspices of a group called the Indigenous Capital Protection Association, have sued the government, protesting the influx of Chinese traders in Kenya.

2023-04-20T10:11:00.552111+00:00 IST

Kenya's President Ruto embraces West as ties with China strains

Since the new administration assumed office last September, Ruto's several visits outside Africa have largely been to Western nations, including the US (twice), the UK, France, Belgium, and Germany.

2023-04-20T10:05:12.371989+00:00 IST

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel re-elected for second term

In 2018, Diaz-Canel succeeded Raul Castro as president and first secretary in 2021 of the Cuban Communist Party, respectively. He is the first non-Castro person born after the 1959 revolution to hold both of those significant positions, according to a CNN report.

2023-04-20T07:02:07.859598+00:00 IST

Thousands flee homes in Sudan's Khartoum amid clashes

As fighting between the army and paramilitaries raged for a fifth day after a 24-hour truce collapsed, thousands of residents have fled their homes in Sudan's capital Khartoum, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

2023-04-19T13:08:51.206936+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude jolts Papua New Guinea

"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 19-04-2023, 14:36:04 IST, Lat: -6.01 and Long: 149.58, Depth: 50 Km, Location: 464km NE of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea," National Center for Seismology (NCS) tweeted on Wednesday.

2023-04-19T10:48:49.807506+00:00 IST

Dutch intel calls China "biggest threat to economic security"

Speaking at the press conference on the report, Erik Akerboom, Monday, director-general of the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) said that China is the biggest economic threat to their country.

2023-04-19T04:29:54.311991+00:00 IST

Sudan clash: Death toll reaches 270, over 2,600 injured

Fighting continued in Sudan as forces loyal to duelling generals fought for strategic positions in the city and accused one another of breaking the ceasefire hours after an internationally mediated ceasefire was scheduled to take effect.

2023-04-19T02:56:05.992960+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Sudan issues advisory against venturing out

"We have come across many instances of looting. All Indian nationals are advised please not to venture out. Please ration your supplies. The situation may continue for a few more days. Please try to take help from your neighbours. Please stay at home and remain safe," tweeted the Embassy of India in Khartoum.

2023-04-18T10:46:26.806333+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Fiji

"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 18-04-2023, 10:01:43 IST, Lat: -22.42 & Long: 179.26, Depth: 569 Km, Location: 485km S of Suva, Fiji,' NCS said in a tweet.

2023-04-18T05:34:06.594959+00:00 IST

Sudan clash: EU ambassador assaulted in Khartoum

The European Union's ambassador to Sudan, Aidan O'Hara, is a diplomat from Ireland, and was not injured after armed men barged in, threatened him at gunpoint and stole money, said the officials on the condition of anonymity for security reasons, as per New York Times.

2023-04-18T03:24:33.548948+00:00 IST

"Fighting in Sudan has led to horrendous loss of life"

"Fighting in Sudan has already led to horrendous loss of life. Any further escalation could be devastating for the country & the region. Those with influence over the situation must use it to support efforts to end the violence, restore order & return to the path of transition," Guterres tweeted on Tuesday.

2023-04-18T00:07:42.166902+00:00 IST

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea's Kimbe

The earthquake occurred at 00:42:26 (UTC+05:30) and hit Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 10 km, the USGS informed.

2023-04-17T21:09:15.025954+00:00 IST

Sudan death toll nears 100 as clashes continue

The death toll from fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has risen to 97.

2023-04-17T06:17:13.513710+00:00 IST

WFP halts operations in Sudan after 3 staff killed in clash

In a statement, Executive Director of the UN agency Cindy McCain, on Sunday, said that all the operations in Sudan have been suspended, pending a review of the evolving security situation.

2023-04-17T03:30:36.443924+00:00 IST

Syria is largest narco-state as it earns more from Captagon

Captagon is a synthetic stimulant composed of amphetamine and caffeine, and it is an internationally-recognized illegal drug (UNODC, 2021).

2023-04-17T02:40:45.188973+00:00 IST

Fighting between Sudan military rivals enters a second day

Sources in Sudan's civilian movement and Sudanese military sources told CNN the main points of contention included the timeline for the merger of the forces, the status given to RSF officers in the future hierarchy, and whether RSF forces should be under the command of the army chief, rather than Sudan's commander-in-chief, who is currently Burhan.

2023-04-16T17:04:24.862397+00:00 IST