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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia as violent protests ra
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
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.
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Ecuador declares second state of emergency over energy crisis
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency on Friday over an energy crisis that has already led to rationing in the South American country, Reuters reported.
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Israeli soldiers complete exercise near Lebanese border as tensions remain
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Exercises included scenarios involving simultaneous fighting in Syria and Lebanon, cyber exercises, and transitioning from routine to a state of emergency.
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Israel prepares for chemical contaminations possibly caused by Iranian att
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection said it is prepared for the state of emergency declared by the Israel Defense Forces' Home Front Command in providing a response to environmental incidents in regards to the protection of factories during the ongoing emergency.
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Niagara Region takes proactive measures ahead of total solar eclipse
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Niagara Falls, situated in the path of totality, has been identified as one of the prime locations globally to witness the solar spectacle on April 8.
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US: Maryland governor declares state of emergency after Francis Scott Key
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large ship.
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Haiti government declares state of emergency after thousands of prisoners
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
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.
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Devastating wildfires in Chile claim over 120 lives, rescue operation unde
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
More than 120 people have died as a result of the devastating wildfires that are ravaging large areas of Chile, according to authorities, who have issued a warning that the death toll is likely to rise, reported CNN.
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19 killed in massive wildfires in Chile, state of emergency declared
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Chile has declared a state of emergency as the country battles to contain fast-spreading wildfires. At least 19 people died, and the toll may increase.
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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after violent protests kill 1
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, and suspended the Pacific island nation's chief of police after violent protests killed as many as 16 people in the country, The New York Times reported.
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Amid state of emergency, armed men storm live TV broadcast station in Ecua
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid a state of emergency in Ecuador, a live television broadcast was interrupted by hooded and armed men on Tuesday as the Guayaquil-based network was on air amid a spate of kidnappings and violence in the country, CNN reported on Tuesday.
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Seychelles President issues 'State of Emergency' after massive explosion
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Following a massive blast at an explosives store, Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has issued a state of emergency in the country, according to CNN.
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