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India and Uruguay wrap up 6th FOC

India and Uruguay held the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Montevideo on September 16, 2024. Led by Jaideep Mazumdar and Nicolas Albertoni, the meeting reviewed progress in bilateral relations, explored new cooperation areas, and signed an MoU on diplomat employment. Both nations expressed satisfaction with the current progress and planned the next round of talks.

2024-09-17T09:22:06.397412+00:00 IST

Train collision in Egypt claims three lives 

At least three people were killed, and 49 sustained injuries, in a train collision in Egypt, CNN reported citing the country's health ministry on Saturday.

2024-09-15T00:48:10.750495+00:00 IST

Canada: Justin Trudeau faces 'litmus test' in Montreal by-polls 

Justin Trudeau's leadership is under scrutiny as his Liberal Party faces a tough by-election in Montreal's Lasalle-Emard-Verdun riding, a historically secure Liberal seat. Amid growing concerns over inflation and a housing crisis, polls show a tight race with the Bloc Quebecois and NDP. The by-election is seen as a test for Trudeau's leadership, with both opposition and internal criticism mounting, and experts warning a Liberal loss could signal broader troubles ahead.

2024-09-14T09:34:27.115230+00:00 IST

India, Argentina hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations

The FOCs were co-chaired by MEA Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar and Argentina's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Leopoldo Francisco Sahores.

2024-09-14T04:42:19.598797+00:00 IST

G20 backs FAO’s Blue Transformation for sustainable fisheries

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed the inclusion of fisheries and aquaculture and family farming in this year's G20 priorities, emphasising their essential role in global nutrition and livelihoods.

2024-09-14T01:39:04.676855+00:00 IST

Brazil: Top court unfreezes bank accounts of X, Starlink

After directing the transfer of more than USD 3 million in outstanding fines, Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Supreme Court has unfrozen the bank accounts of the satellite internet company Starlink and the social media platform X, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-09-14T00:02:33.166324+00:00 IST

Rear Admiral Susheel Menon joins top Navy leaders

This is keeping in line with furthering India's resolve of enhancing maritime security and cooperation through collaborative efforts

2024-09-13T13:41:42.506269+00:00 IST

"Look forward to meeting Quad partners..." Australian PM

Albanese said that he looks forward to meeting Quad partners to discuss important challenges faced by the Indo-Pacific and strengthening the cooperation between the four nations.

2024-09-13T04:56:05.030465+00:00 IST

Australia to legislate minimum age for social media usage

Albanese said that it's about supporting parents and keeping kids safe

2024-09-09T19:40:55.580247+00:00 IST

Algeria's Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected as President

Algeria's National Independent Authority for Elections (ANIE) head Mohamed Charfi said on Sunday that the independent candidate Tebboune won sweeping majority in the polls held on Saturday

2024-09-09T01:02:07.174811+00:00 IST

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez leaves country

He departed from Venezuela after an arrest warrant was issued against him last week, accusing him of terrorism, conspiracy, and other crimes related to presidential election held in July.

2024-09-08T06:39:31.541893+00:00 IST

Egypt's economic minister discuss boosting cooperation

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, discussed with Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.

2024-09-06T17:51:17.977744+00:00 IST

17 killed in Kenya elementary school fire

Kenyan President William Ruto offered his condolences at the "devastating news" and instructed authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident.

2024-09-06T08:14:46.641304+00:00 IST

Trudeau, Liberals "too beholden..": NDP leader Jagmeet Singh

Singh said that the video shared online announcing the end of the NDP's political pact with the Liberal government was recorded "close to a month ago."

2024-09-06T06:45:49.809614+00:00 IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to sign MoU in Mauritius

Spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, reached Mauritius on Thursday as part of his four-day visit.

2024-09-05T13:08:05.088648+00:00 IST

Canada: Jagmeet Singh-led NDP withdraws support to Trudeau govt

The deal struck between the two leaders in 2022 and scheduled to run until June 2025 ensured the survival of the minority Liberal government and was the "first such formal agreement between two parties at the federal level." Trudeau first took office in November 2015.

2024-09-05T03:38:12.306694+00:00 IST

Boko Haram attack on village leaves 81 dead in Nigeria

Suspected fighters from Boko Haram attacked a village in northeastern Nigeria and left multiple people dead, with the members of the group setting fire to shops and homes during the assault, Al Jazeera reported. Local official Bulama Jalaluddeen said that the attack claimed the lives of 81 people.

2024-09-04T14:03:26.631388+00:00 IST

DRC Congo: 129 prisoners killed in Makala jailbreak attempt

An escape attempt at Makala Central Prison in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital city Kinshasa has left at least 129 prisoners dead and 59 others injured, the government announced on Tuesday.

2024-09-03T12:17:53.383376+00:00 IST

World leaders express shock over deaths of 6 Israeli hostages

The statement of world leaders came after the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the bodies of six hostages abducted alive by Hamas on October 7 were recovered from a tunnel in southern Gaza's Rafah overnight, shortly after they were murdered by Hamas.

2024-09-02T04:05:42.011839+00:00 IST

Israel agrees to humanitarian pause for polio vaccination in Gaza

Sharing a post on X handle, the United Nations News Service, said, "UN health agency, WHO, alongside partners to start polio vaccination campaign on September 1, says Dr Rik Peeperkorn. Campaign to be conducted in two rounds; vital that it reaches at least 90 per cent coverage in both rounds."

2024-08-29T19:23:52.259235+00:00 IST

Australian senator defends motion opposing China

Australian Senator David Fawcett recently defended a motion he co-led that criticizes China's attempts to assert sovereignty over Taiwan, Nikkei Asia reported.

2024-08-27T11:28:26.742027+00:00 IST