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Number of Chinese workers across Africa drops to lowest level 

The number of Chinese workers across Africa has dropped significantly to its lowest level in more than a decade, Voice of America reported, citing data from China's National Bureau of Statistics.

2024-03-17T08:56:10.748780+00:00 IST

LAMITIYE-2024: Indian Army contingent departs to Seychelles

The Joint Exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) will be conducted at Seychelles from March 18-27.

2024-03-17T07:55:27.378203+00:00 IST

Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in "suspicious fire" in Can

An India-origin couple and their 16-year-old daughter have died in a "suspicious" fire at their home in Canada's Ontario province.

2024-03-16T08:05:24.603894+00:00 IST

Australian blueberry breaks world record as heaviest ever

According to a spokesperson for Guinness World Records the fruit, picked on November 13, underwent confirmation this week, solidifying its status as the heaviest blueberry ever recorded.

2024-03-16T06:13:30.000849+00:00 IST

President Murmu overseas signing of MoUs between India. Mauritius

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday oversaw the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between India and Mauritius to enhance cooperation in the financial services sector, information sharing and capacity building to combat corruption and money laundering.

2024-03-13T21:08:21.347157+00:00 IST

India's development partnership anchored on Mauritian priorities

"If you look at the projects of our development partnership, it is anchored first and foremost on the priorities of the receiving countries," said FS Kwatra while addressing a special briefing on President Murmu's Mauritius visit.

2024-03-13T12:23:21.742310+00:00 IST

Amid dropping popularity, Nepal PM Prachanda heads for third vote

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to take his third vote of confidence within 15 months after forging a new alliance earlier this month.

2024-03-13T02:39:14.225620+00:00 IST

Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns amid escalating chaos

In a video address, Haiti's PM Henry said that his government would leave power after the establishment of a transitional council, adding, "Haiti needs peace. Haiti needs stability."

2024-03-12T22:21:41.670983+00:00 IST

President Murmu participates at Mauritius National Day

President Droupadi Murmu participated as the Chief Guest at the 56th Mauritius Independence Day celebrations and appreciated the growing ties between the two countries.

2024-03-12T15:04:10.911069+00:00 IST

'Securing shared Indian Ocean waters, sharing Covid vaccines'

President Droupadi Murmu hailed the ties between India and Mauritius, stating that the relation has grown stronger through the decades, through securing the shared waters of the Indian Ocean, sharing Covid vaccines during the pandemic and supporting each other in global platforms.

2024-03-12T12:01:37.100516+00:00 IST

Prez Murmu conferred with honorary doctorate by Uni of Mauritius

The official ceremony, held at the University of Mauritius, saw President Murmu addressing the gathering with a compelling message for the Mauritian youth.

2024-03-12T08:04:28.864175+00:00 IST

India extends OCI eligibility to 7th gen Indian-origin Mauritians

The decision would allow the younger Mauritians of Indian origin to become overseas citizens of India and to reconnect with the land of their ancestors.

2024-03-12T00:15:27.754120+00:00 IST

President Murmu presents RuPay card to Mauritius PM Jugnauth

President Droupadi Murmu held a "tete-a-tete" meeting with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jagnauth on Monday to discuss ways to further strengthen India-Mauritius bilateral relations. President Murmu also presented a RuPay card to Mauritius PM as a special gesture.

2024-03-11T22:03:33.773232+00:00 IST

US State Secy discusses Haiti crisis with Kenyan President

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday to discuss the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti.

2024-03-10T01:31:07.445842+00:00 IST

Video footage of Hardeep Nijjar's killing in Canada surfaces

The purported video footage of the alleged contract killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has surfaced, showing the separatist leader being shot by armed men in a highly-coordinated attack, while he was leaving his place in Surrey, British Columbia, in June last year, Canada-based CBC News reported.

2024-03-09T03:28:53.493887+00:00 IST

Former Honduras President convicted in drug trafficking case

Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras, was found guilty on Friday of drug trafficking by an American jury following a two-week trial in federal court in Manhattan, CNN reported.

2024-03-09T00:14:55.251026+00:00 IST

Haiti gang leader Jimmy Cherizier warns of civil war, 'genocide',

Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, has warned of initiating a civil war and "genocide" unless Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down from his post, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-03-06T09:54:17.373924+00:00 IST

39 killed as Afghanistan battles heavy rains, snowfall

At least 39 people have lost their lives across different provinces in the country as Afghanistan battles heavy rains and snowfall, Khaama Press reported on Monday.

2024-03-04T23:20:47.485432+00:00 IST

Haiti government declares state of emergency

The Haiti government declared a state of emergency on Sunday after thousands of prisoners escaped from its largest prison, Haiti's National Penitentiary, during a surge of gang violence that has upended the Caribbean nation for months, reported CNN.

2024-03-04T17:19:33.841776+00:00 IST

Trudeau’s event with Giorgia Meloni cancelled amid protests

An event in Toronto where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was scheduled to host his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, was cancelled on Saturday due to 'security concerns' after hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the venue, CBC News reported citing Trudeau's office.

2024-03-03T14:40:51.413730+00:00 IST

No water, medical supplies in US' humanitarian aid to Gaza

The United States, in collaboration with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, conducted an unprecedented humanitarian airdrop into Gaza, delivering 38,000 meals along the besieged coastal enclave, CNN reported citing a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM).

2024-03-02T21:43:16.527267+00:00 IST