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France President pushes pension Bill without full vote

Macron's decision prompted raucous protests inside the assembly chamber, where Opposition lawmakers sang the French national anthem and banged on their desks.

2023-03-16T21:07:42.637922+00:00 IST

Cyclone Freddy kills over 300 people in Southeastern Africa

Tropical Cyclone Freddy left over 300 people dead after it ripped through southeastern Africa's Malawi, CNN reported citing the landlocked country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs.

2023-03-16T20:28:23.413319+00:00 IST

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand' Kermadec Islands

"Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.8, Occurred on 16-03-2023, 06:25:58 IST, Lat: -30.34 & Long: -175.17, Depth: 41 Km, Location: Kermadec Islands," NCS tweeted on Thursday.

2023-03-16T03:46:46.630569+00:00 IST

Russian President to hold talks with Syrian counterpart today

"On March 15, Vladimir Putin will hold talks with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad," the statement read.

2023-03-14T23:03:41.074461+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia to purchase 121 planes from Boeing

On Tuesday, two Saudi Arabian airlines said that they will order 121 planes from Boeing.

2023-03-14T22:00:10.771982+00:00 IST

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles: South Korea

According to the North's state-run media and the JCS, the most recent launches came after North Korea launched two cruise missiles on Sunday from a submarine off the coast of Sinpo in the country's east.

2023-03-14T11:13:28.845714+00:00 IST

Trudeau in crisis-mode on Chinese interference: Report

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. This gives support to a number of allegations regarding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) behaviour that has been circulating for years. This includes the Conservative Party of Canada's claim that the interference cost it seats in the 2021 federal election, along with allegations about the operation of illegal "police stations" used by China to gather information on the Chinese diaspora in Canada, Aisa Times reported.

2023-03-12T16:18:29.236697+00:00 IST

"India, Australia forged deeper connection in education, defence"

"We've forged a deeper connection between Australia and India, from education and culture to defence and trade," Albanese tweeted on Sunday.

2023-03-12T07:08:56.110753+00:00 IST

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Guatemala's Iztapa

The earthquake occurred at 04:39:11 (UTC+05:30) and hit Iztapa, Guatemala on Sunday, at a depth of 75.9 km, the USGS informed.

2023-03-12T06:34:21.465577+00:00 IST

Nigeria: 6 killed, dozens injured in train-bus crash in Lagos

Train and truck accidents are common in many Nigerian cities where traffic regulations are usually not adhered to, say local residents.

2023-03-09T23:06:39.837548+00:00 IST

India is top-tier security partner for Australia: Albanese

Albanese announced that Australia will host Exercise Malabar for the first time. He further said that India will also participate in Australia's 'Talisman Sabre' exercise for the first time in August.

2023-03-09T18:45:40.503112+00:00 IST

Three suspected Palestinians killed by undercover forces

Israeli Border Police spokesman said that their "undercover officers" entered the Palestinian village of Jaba', south of Jenin, to arrest two "wanted" men for a series of shooting attacks against Israeli forces in the area and the nearby Israeli outpost of Homesh.

2023-03-09T12:10:01.314259+00:00 IST

Holi celebration at Georgetown Cricket Club

Guyanese Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Philips, ministers of the diplomatic corps and citizens took part in the Holi celebration and drenched themselves in the joyous colours of Holi.

2023-03-09T11:26:11.896693+00:00 IST

World Police Summit: UAE unveils undercover police vehicle

Anas Al Zghoul, head of research and development at the tech company Tatweer, said, "This is an undercover car where we have mounted a technology device in the front that is an integrated solution customised to assist and enhance surveillance, road security, law enforcement, and crime prevention."

2023-03-09T09:50:09.252906+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress nominated for 2023 Nobel Peace

Germany-based Uyghur rights group, World Uyghur Congress has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.

2023-03-09T03:45:35.658722+00:00 IST

Australian PM emplanes for India to deepen links with counterpart

Albanese, who is on a 4-day visit to India from March 8-11, tweeted, "Today I'm bringing a delegation of ministers and business leaders to India. Australia and India have a rich friendship, underpinned by our common interests, our shared democratic values, the bonds between our people, and an affectionate but fierce sporting rivalry."

2023-03-08T03:13:07.068667+00:00 IST

Egypt: Two people killed, 16 others injured in train derailment

Egypt's Ministry of Transport said the train crashed into a train station platform in Qalyub.

2023-03-07T23:06:02.247282+00:00 IST

"Chinese must go!" Kenyan traders protest

"The Chinese cannot be importers, retailers, wholesalers, and hawkers," read one placard held aloft during the protest. Some chanted "Chinese must go!"

2023-03-06T07:21:46.546978+00:00 IST

Electricity restored in Kenya after hours of nationwide blackout

Authorities of Kenya Power said that electricity has been restored to some parts of the country affected by a nationwide blackout on Saturday and was working on bringing it back to the remaining areas, the DW news reported.

2023-03-05T05:26:58.911689+00:00 IST

Kenya: Traders hold protest in Nairobi against Chinese

Kenyan traders from downtown centres have said that the Chinese traders have driven them out of business and claimed that they were selling goods at affordable low rates.

2023-03-05T00:46:13.705127+00:00 IST

Australia strongly supports India's G20 presidency: Australia FM

"Thank you to my good friend S Jaishankar for welcoming Foreign Ministers to the G20 FMM today. Australia strongly supports India's G20 presidency. We are continuing to strengthen our partnership - which is closer and more important than ever," Senator Penny Wong tweeted.

2023-03-02T15:31:05.795749+00:00 IST