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Canada MP told Chinese diplomat to delay freeing "two Michaels"

Canadian Liberal MP Han Dong, who is at the centre of Chinese influence allegations, privately advised a senior Chinese diplomat in February 2021 that Beijing should hold off freeing Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, according to two separate national security sources, Global News reported.

2023-03-23T03:08:22.340433+00:00 IST

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Argentina

The earthquake occurred at 21:30:31 (UTC+05:30) and hit San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on Wednesday, at a depth of 210 km, the USGS informed.

2023-03-22T21:09:48.768492+00:00 IST

First India-Gulf Cooperation Council held in Saudi Arabia

During the meeting, the two sides agreed for an early finalisation of the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

2023-03-22T13:18:50.325678+00:00 IST

Uganda passes strict anti-homosexuality law

Uganda has passed strict legislation for homosexual relationships in the country which criminalises anyone identifying as LGBTQ, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

2023-03-22T08:48:08.016823+00:00 IST

Chinese debt trap hurdles Zambia's progress: Report

Zambia is under a heavy debt burden, and the post-Covid economic recovery is slow. In such a situation, it is difficult to upgrade the dilapidated road connecting its mining sites to export destinations in the lack of funds to build infrastructure, Africa Daily Digital reported.

2023-03-21T16:43:06.333664+00:00 IST

More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence: UN

According to the statement released by the OHCHR, Spokesperson Marta Hurtado said that from January to 15 March, a total of 531 people were killed, 300 injured and 277 kidnapped in gang-related incidents that took place mainly in the capital, Port-au-Prince.

2023-03-21T13:53:44.843888+00:00 IST

China's espionage causes concern to Norway, Netherlands

China's "state-sponsored" hackers, who were conducting contract work in service of government espionage, and data theft have become the main concern for Norway and Netherlands, according to an article on Portal Plus authored by Valerio Fabbri.

2023-03-21T11:36:37.911932+00:00 IST

INS Sujata visits Port Maputo in Mozambique

INS Sujata, a patrol vessel of the Indian Navy visited Port Maputo in Mozambique during its overseas deployment from March 19 to March 21.

2023-03-21T10:30:40.371420+00:00 IST

21-year-old Sikh student attacked in Canada recovering at home

The 21-year-old suffered injuries on his chest, mouth, arms and legs after being kicked and punched a number of times. His turban was removed and he was dragged on the ground by his hair.

2023-03-21T09:20:51.305295+00:00 IST

China tried to tamper Canadian elections: Intelligence report

Intelligence leaks have described ways in which the Chinese government tried to tamper with Canadian elections. Leaked documents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) have revealed the ways in which the Chinese government has attempted to tamper with Canadian elections, Asian Times reported.

2023-03-21T08:34:18.299676+00:00 IST

4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Atiquipa

The earthquake occurred at 00:31:01 (UTC+05:30) and hit Atiquipa, Peru on Tuesday, at a depth of 20.6 km, the USGS informed.

2023-03-20T21:17:50.110856+00:00 IST

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal could change Middle East dynamics

The agreement is extremely significant, because it is the first time that China intervenes so dramatically and effectively in the affairs of the Middle East and because it comes at a moment when the United States was trying, by increasing pressure on Tehran, to push Saudi Arabia to establish diplomatic ties with Israel.

2023-03-20T01:23:29.601100+00:00 IST

Israeli wounded in West Bank shooting, gunman caught

In yet another terror attack in the West Bank town of Huwara, an Israeli, former US Marine was shot and seriously wounded.

2023-03-20T00:55:22.487176+00:00 IST

Ahead of Xi's visit, Putin accuses West of fueling Ukraine crisis

"The crisis in Ukraine, which was provoked and is being diligently fuelled by the West, is the most striking, yet not the only, manifestation of its desire to retain its international dominance and preserve the unipolar world order. It is crystal clear that NATO is striving for a global reach of activities and seeking to penetrate the Asia-Pacific," Putin said.

2023-03-20T00:34:12.598368+00:00 IST

Switzerland's biggest bank agrees to take over Credit Suisse

The Swiss National Bank, in a statement, said, "UBS today announced the takeover of Credit Suisse."

2023-03-19T19:36:50.838196+00:00 IST

Ecuador earthquake: Death toll rises to 16, at least 381 injured

The death toll in the Ecuador earthquake has risen to 16, taking the toll of injured to 381, CNN reported citing authorities on Sunday.

2023-03-19T08:41:46.083124+00:00 IST

Israeli protest against planned judicial overhaul continues

The protesters vowed to escalate the demonstrations if the coalition doesn't halt its legislative proposals, which lawmakers are due to advance next week, declaring this coming Thursday a "national day of paralysis."

2023-03-18T23:48:48.733298+00:00 IST

Putin visits Crimea on anniversary of its annexation from Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to occupied Crimea on the ninth anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of the peninsula.

2023-03-18T21:39:35.450178+00:00 IST

Turkish Prez Erdogan announces extension of Black Sea grain deal

The deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last July to ensure safe passage for ships carrying grain exports from Ukraine. The deal had been set to expire today.

2023-03-18T19:04:46.265404+00:00 IST

India's envoy to UK pays visit to Royal Military Academy

Taking to Twitter, India's High Commission in London said, "HC @VDoraiswami visited the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst @BritishArmy on 17 Mar 2023 and had productive discussions with the Commandant Major General Zack Stenning OBE about engagements in the Professional Military Education domain."

2023-03-18T00:40:25.204162+00:00 IST