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Death toll mounts to 75 in Brazil floods, over 100 missing

The death toll has risen to 75 in Brazil floods, as the calamity continues to wreak havoc in the country's southern Rio Grande do Sul state, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-05-05T23:16:23.038582+00:00 IST

Australia boosts ties with Philippine amid tensions in SCS

Australia has agreed to boost its security cooperations with the United States, Japan and the Philippines, in response to China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, reported Voice of America (VOA).

2024-05-05T17:13:04.471143+00:00 IST

Australian Police gun down teenager who stabbed man in Perth

WA police commissioner Col Blanch said that the attack "has the hallmarks" of a terrorist act, adding that it "meets the criteria or at least the definition" of this type of crime.

2024-05-05T16:03:05.753977+00:00 IST

"Investigation ongoing, not limited to 3 people": Canada PM Trudeau on arrests linked to Nijjar killing

The Canadian police on Saturday released photographs of all three persons arrested in the killing of Nijjar amid an ongoing probe into the alleged connections of the Indian government.

2024-05-05T06:59:10.137901+00:00 IST

Canada: NDP's Jagmeet Singh alleges India hand in Nijjar killing

Jagmeet Singh has again accused Indian government for killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar despite police personnel not giving any evidence of any link to India's involvement in the killing of Nijjar.

2024-05-04T03:32:02.989510+00:00 IST

Nijjar killing: Canada police release pictures of arrested trio

It has also released pictures of a Toyota Corolla, believed to have been used by the suspects in the time leading up to the homicide, in and around the Surrey area.

2024-05-04T02:53:20.433476+00:00 IST

Brazil's Southern region grapples with deadly rains; 37 killed

Rescue operations are underway as emergency responders race against time to locate survivors trapped amidst the debris of collapsed homes, bridges, and roads.

2024-05-04T00:27:40.570207+00:00 IST

Canada: Indian couple, their grandchild killed in road accident

The Consulate General of India, Toronto, expressed profound condolences for the tragic loss of Manivannan, Mahalakshmi, and their infant grandchild, who were involved in the fatal accident on Highway 401 in Whitby.

2024-05-03T22:37:38.589405+00:00 IST

Nijjar murder remains under active investigation: Canada police

According to court documents, Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22) each face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in relation to Nijjar's death

2024-05-03T21:05:38.846622+00:00 IST

Canadian police arrest suspects in killing of Hardeep Nijjar

The report said that Canadian police are investigating the links of the alleged shooters to three additional killings in Canada. The Police are expected to share details later Friday (local time). Nijjar was killed outside the Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18.

2024-05-03T18:13:13.414649+00:00 IST

Russian, US troops operating at same Niger Base amid Ukraine war

This development places the two military forces in close proximity amid heightened tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine and the junta's insistence on the withdrawal of US forces from the country.

2024-05-02T23:20:53.909878+00:00 IST

Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new PM

The Solomon Islands' legislators have chosen Jeremiah Manele, a former foreign minister, to be their new prime minister. In a secret ballot on Thursday, Manele, who has promised to uphold the Pacific nation's China-friendly foreign policy, received 31 votes, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-05-02T08:43:41.923590+00:00 IST

Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel

Addressing a gathering on International Workers' Day in Bogota, Petro emphasised the necessity for countries to take active stances in response to the escalating crisis in Gaza.

2024-05-01T21:31:08.208147+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora organises “Epic Hanuman Chalisa Chanting” event

In the event which was organised at the National Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) campus, Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Pradeep Rajpurohit presided over the event as a chief guest and saw the participation of about 15000 devotees from the island nation.

2024-04-29T16:55:48.473940+00:00 IST

At least 35 people killed after dam bursts in Kenya 

Rescue teams have been digging through the mud and debris trying to find the survivors near Mai Mahiu in Kenya's Nakuru County,

2024-04-29T09:47:05.158125+00:00 IST

Canada: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in presence of PM Trudeau

At the Khalsa Day Celebrations that took place in Toronto, loud chants of pro-Khalistan slogans were seen being raised in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. This comes amid a sharp rise in anti-India sentiment in Canada in recent times.

2024-04-29T06:51:23.093490+00:00 IST

"Will always be there to protect your rights": Trudeau to Sikhs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a staunch assurance to the Sikh Community in the country has said that the government is always there to protect their rights and freedoms at all costs.

2024-04-29T05:14:35.341097+00:00 IST

Chile President declares mourning after assailants kill 3

In a statement on X on Saturday, President Gabriel Boric called the attack in Arauco province's Canete municipality "cowardly" and declared three days of national mourning to honour the officers, identified as Sergeant Carlos Cisterna, Corporal Sergio Arevalo and Corporal Misael Vidal.

2024-04-28T11:03:45.028636+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Indonesia's Jakarta

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 9:59 pm. The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 7.13 and Longitude 107.76, at a depth of 70 kilometres.

2024-04-27T17:20:01.192531+00:00 IST

No conditions exist for talks between Russia, Ukraine: Lremlin

Speaking to reporters, Peskov said, "So far, at this moment, there are no premises for talks because everybody knows full well Ukraine's stance on rejecting any kind of negotiations. So the special military operation continues."

2024-04-27T16:38:04.226765+00:00 IST

At least 70 people killed in flooding in Kenya

In a post on X, Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Maigua Mwaura stated, "The official tally of fellow Kenyans who regrettably have lost their lives due to the flooding situation now stands at 70," adding that this is "contrary to other figures."

2024-04-27T13:20:00.113006+00:00 IST