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US forces seize another oil tanker in Caribbean, say "no safe haven for cr
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The US Southern Command on Friday announced the seizure of another oil tanker, named Olina, in the Caribbean Sea in a pre-dawn operation, making it the fifth seizure of a tanker by US forces.
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Prevent US adversaries from controlling oil; secure national interest: Sta
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended Washington's military action in Venezuela, during which it captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, saying that it was aimed at protecting US national interests in the Western Hemisphere and pre
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"American elites badly miscalculated": Russia says new US strategy signals
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the new US National Security Strategy shows a major shift, including questioning NATO expansion and avoiding calls to pressure Moscow. She also raised concerns over US plans for "energy dominance," missile defence, and increased milit
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Clashes erupt in Mexico City during Gen-Z-led protests against crime, corr
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The wave of Generation Z protests against the government's unaccountability has now reached the Western Hemisphere, as clashes broke out in Mexico City, with thousands participating in protests, demanding action against rising crime, corruption, and systemic impunity.
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Cricket West Indies annouce intentions to lead growth of cricket in Americ
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A statement issud by CWI on Thursday said, "As the sport of cricket continues its rapid growth across North, Central, and South America, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its intent to lead the charge in shaping, guiding, and strengthening the development of the game throughout the hem
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Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi interacts with crew of Navika Sagar P
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has interacted with the crew of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II onboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, which has crossed the Northern Hemisphere and is homeward bound on their final leg of the global circumnavigation expedition.
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St. Kitts and Nevis Investment Gateway Summit: An Opportunity Drawing the
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 26: St. Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean's twin-island paradise, is inviting Indians to be part of the region's most anticipated investment event--the 2nd edition of the Investment Gateway Summit, taking place from May 31 to June 3, 2025. Positioned as the biggest gath
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US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
As Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, this highlighted the US's commitment to enhancing its influence in the Western hemisphere.
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US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports th
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese and Hong Kong businesses' control of important infrastructure on the Panama Canal and other port facilities in the Western Hemisphere has prompted calls for Washington to take measures to lessen Beijing's influence.
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WHO shares details of HMP Virus in North America, notes rate of infection
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) shared the trends of acute respiratory infection, including human metapneumovirus (HMP virus) in the Northern Hemisphere and noted that the rate of increase of virus infections follows the usual trends.
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Belize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as pressure for Gaza ceasefire mou
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel's refusal to implement a ceasefire in Gaza has resulted in the government of Belize suspending diplomatic ties with the US-backed state. Belize adds to the list of Western Hemisphere countries voicing their frustration over Israel's war conduct throughout the conflict in Gaza, CNN
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India clearly one of most important voices and champion of Global South: G
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Lauding India's support for emerging economies in the southern hemisphere and calling it as one of the most important voice and champions of the global south, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, said that the foundation sees India's ability to be a “global leader.&r
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