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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia

The unrest began on Monday as French lawmakers prepared to vote on a decision to expand voting rights in the territory. However, critics argue that this could marginalize the Indigenous Kanak population and benefit pro-French politicians.

2024-05-15T23:21:26.875397+00:00 IST

India hands over second tranche of humanitarian aid to Kenya

Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Namgya Khampa, on behalf of the Indian government, handed over the second tranche of 40 metric-tonne of humanitarian assistance to flood-affected Kenya.

2024-05-15T01:39:47.497368+00:00 IST

India sends 2nd trance of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Kenya 

The humanitarian aid sent to the country included Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief containing 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and other equipment to assist flood victims.

2024-05-14T05:11:50.250415+00:00 IST

Former spy unravels China's tactics of tracking dissidents

A former Chinese spy, who was in Australia, unravelled China's tactics of tracking and abducting dissidents living overseas including India, Thailand, Canada and Australia, reported Voice of America (VOA).

2024-05-13T17:14:45.244908+00:00 IST

Australia: Plane makes successful wheels-up emergency landing

The plane was scheduled to make a 26-minute flight from Newcastle to Port Macquarie.

2024-05-13T10:39:43.668372+00:00 IST

Quake of magnitude 6.4 jolts Mexico

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck 17 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico, on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

2024-05-12T14:30:22.302335+00:00 IST

World Bank provides USD 125 mn in emergency support to Brazil

In addition, the institution is talking to the federal, state and municipal governments and the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) about making new resources available on an accelerated basis. These resources will be used to finance recovery and provide technical assistance in structuring what is being called a "Marshall Plan" for rebuilding the state, including developing urban resilience and flood mitigation structures.

2024-05-12T07:48:57.170925+00:00 IST

Prince Harry and Meghan reach Nigeria for a three-day visit

Their first engagement was hosted at a school in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, where Meghan expressed a heartfelt sentiment to the students, saying, "I see myself in all of you".

2024-05-12T05:56:54.086305+00:00 IST

Canadian Police arrest fourth suspect in Hardeep Nijjar killing

This comes days after the Canadian police arrested three Indian nationals -- Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh and Karanpreet Singh -- in Edmonton.

2024-05-12T01:04:08.308343+00:00 IST

Guyana: Political power broker face 2nd sexual assault accusation

Sarah Aneesah Hakh, an economist, has come forward with accusations against former Minister Nigel Dharamlall, alleging incidents of assault spanning 2020 and 2021.

2024-05-11T05:37:10.036037+00:00 IST

Student with knife sends Sydney school into lockdown

The Australian News Daily reported, citing the police statement, that Chifley College Dunheved went into lockdown on Thursday afternoon after reports of a student with a knife at the Maple Road campus at North St Marys.

2024-05-09T10:25:09.394032+00:00 IST

"No attempt to coerce Trudeau in 2018" Harjit Sajjan

India and Canada are dealing with an unprecedented diplomatic crisis, after the Canadian Prime Minister accused Indian government agents in 2023 of killing India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2024-05-08T03:21:13.154604+00:00 IST

Canada Foreign Minister stands by allegations against India

Melanie Joly has said that Ottawa continues to stand by the allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar despite no proof that shows New Delhi's involvement.

2024-05-08T03:04:56.168970+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 83 after series of catastrophic floods devast

The death toll has mounted to 83 after a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul hit the nation, reported CNN, citing the state's civil defence unit.

2024-05-07T14:28:46.411736+00:00 IST

Philippine President rules out of deploying water cannons 

"What we are doing is defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in the WPS and we have no intention of attacking anyone with water cannons or any such offensive (equipment)," Marcos said in a statement.

2024-05-07T12:56:26.813103+00:00 IST

Five killed as multi-storey building collapses in South Africa

Five people were killed and 49 others remained missing after a multi-storey building collapsed in the South African city of George.

2024-05-07T11:45:40.449192+00:00 IST

"Not lax on immigration": Canada's immigration minister

The External Affairs Minister recently lamented Canada saying they were welcoming people from India with links to organised crime, ignoring warnings by New Delhi.

2024-05-07T05:45:21.722142+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Gopal Bagley calls on Australian Foreign Minister

The Indian High Commission in Australia shared details of their meeting saying, "High Commissioner was honoured to call on Foreign Minister @SenatorWong Cordial and Substantive conversation on the entire range of matters in bilateral cooperation between India and Australia. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is set to touch new heights."

2024-05-06T10:36:28.399284+00:00 IST

Chad Presidential election begins; current PM Succes Masra likely

Among the prominent contenders is Success Masra, the current prime minister of the interim government. Addressing supporters in the capital, N'Djamena, Masra, a former executive of the African Development Bank, pledged a brighter future for the country's youth, emphasising job creation as a central focus.

2024-05-06T06:36:20.769539+00:00 IST

Missing American and Australian tourists found dead in Mexico

The trio of friends vanished on April 29 while on a surfing and camping expedition near the town of Ensenada, approximately 60 miles south of Tijuana. Authorities believe they were victims of murder.

2024-05-06T05:44:16.437139+00:00 IST

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised

Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalised for the second time in Manaus (AM) on Sunday to treat a bout of erysipelas, a type of skin infection, Brazil's online newspaper Metropoles reported.

2024-05-06T00:05:34.803549+00:00 IST