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Pilot dies after emergency landing in Panama

The LATAM Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Panama City to allow the pilot to receive treatment, but he later died, the airline told CNN in a statement on Thursday.

2023-08-17T15:21:55.836244+00:00 IST

Snake season starts early in Australia

Snakes tend to “brumate” over the winter, a state similar to hibernation during which they become less active and often seek out a place to hide until temperatures start to climb again. Usually, this doesn’t happen until September.

2023-08-17T13:30:08.694216+00:00 IST

Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, says UN

According to a report issued by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the conflict in Sudan has caused the internal displacement of more than 3.4 million people. The Central African Republic, Egypt, Libya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Chad are among the nations in the region where refugees from Sudan have arrived.

2023-08-17T10:11:42.742946+00:00 IST

Over 60 feared dead after boat capsizes off Cape Verde

Over 60 people have been feared dead and 38 others have been rescued after a boat capsized off Cape Verde, Al Jazeera reported citing International Organization for Migration (IOM) authorities.

2023-08-16T21:58:46.580125+00:00 IST

Flag hoisting ceremony held in Mauritius on India’s 77th I-Day

Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, in a message addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveyed his best wishes for the continued prosperity of India, underlining that Independent India has shown its unmatched resourcefulness, ingenuity and resilience of its people, the world and has emerged as the world’s fifth-largest economy, LeMatinal reported.

2023-08-16T19:28:40.368707+00:00 IST

UAE Minister attends swearing-in ceremony of Paraguay President

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Santiago Pena as the new President of the Republic of Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday

2023-08-16T18:12:31.008795+00:00 IST

27 killed, 106 injured following clashes in Libya

At least 27 were killed and over 100 people injured after the clash broke out between two armed factions in the Libyan capital Tripoli.

2023-08-16T06:18:40.144200+00:00 IST

Canada PM extends greeting to India on its 77th Independence Day

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday congratulated India and the Indo-Canadian communities on the 77th Independence Day of the country.

2023-08-15T14:27:56.662309+00:00 IST

Sindhi Baloch Forum hold 'Black Day' protest in UK

The Baloch and Sindh political activists, along with the human rights campaigners held the protest in London to observe August 14 as a black day.

2023-08-15T10:09:14.865620+00:00 IST

India set to play important role in upcoming BRICS summit: Report

India wants BRICS to take a constructive stance on contemporary issues amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023-08-14T23:04:00.680482+00:00 IST

Ethiopia: At least 26 people killed in explosion in Finote Selam

Finote Selam General Hospital CEO Manaye Tenaw said that another 50 people have been injured in the blast on Sunday.

2023-08-14T20:21:03.344946+00:00 IST

Ethiopia: At Least 26 killed in drone strike in Amhara Region

Fighting between the federal government and Fano was sparked in April when the government ordered the militia to integrate with the country’s police or military following the peace deal in Tigray, VOA reported.

2023-08-14T17:05:45.624809+00:00 IST

Poland detains 2 Russians for spreading Wagner group propaganda

Poland detained two Russian citizens who were distributing propaganda materials of the Wagner Group in Warsaw and Krakow, the country's interior minister Mariusz Kamiński said on Monday.

2023-08-14T08:52:08.678997+00:00 IST

Ukraine condemns "provocative actions" of Russia in Black Sea

"The Russian Navy grossly violated the UN Charter, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and other norms of international law," the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday.

2023-08-14T08:48:46.717612+00:00 IST

Niger coup leaders willing to resolve standoff with ECOWAS

The Islamic scholars meeting with Niger's military government leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani lasted several hours, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, who led the delegation, said.

2023-08-13T23:02:19.085848+00:00 IST

Ecuador: Villavicencio’s running mate to run for President

Andrea Gonzalez Nader, the running mate of Fernando Villavicencio — who was shot dead on Wednesday — will now run for President in the upcoming polls, CNN reported citing the Construye Movement party.

2023-08-13T07:09:22.743703+00:00 IST

Another Hindu temple vandalised in Canada

A Hindu temple was vandalised in Canada by extremist elements, with Khalistan referendum posters in the late hours of Saturday, Australia Today reported.

2023-08-13T06:18:39.105721+00:00 IST

South Africa: Police searches 4 gunmen who killed 6 people

Two people were killed after shooters opened fire at a house just before midnight. Another person was killed in a backroom while a fourth was killed next to an outside toilet.

2023-08-13T00:48:49.858576+00:00 IST