Chennai: Thirteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy early Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Their mechanized fishing boat was also confiscated. The fishermen, from Rameswaram and Pudukottai, were taken to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, where they are expected to be interrogated and presented to a judicial.
Dhaka: A recent report by Human Rights Watch emphasizes the critical need for systemic reforms in Bangladesh following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian regime amid mass protests in August 2024. The 50-page report, titled “After the Monsoon Revolution: A Roadmap to Lasting Security Sector Reform in Bangladesh,” outlines necessary reforms aimed at addressing.
Gaziantep: As Syria shows signs of recovery from its long civil war, the return of Syrian refugees from Turkey is creating apprehension about potential labor shortages in vital Turkish industries that depend on low-wage workers. Beyhan Duran, a livestock farm manager in Gaziantep, highlighted that around 20-25% of their workforce consists of Syrian workers, and.
Tokyo: Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday for a four-day visit aimed at attracting investments to the state. Upon arrival, he received a warm reception from Sibi George, the Indian Ambassador to Japan, and was celebrated by the Indian community with traditional customs such as tilak and.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with US President Donald Trump on Monday exchanged their views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated their commitment to work together for promoting global peace, prosperity and security. PM Modi and President Trump reaffirmed their commitment to a mutually beneficial and.
Nigeria: Around 22 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed while several others were killed by suspected terrorists in a remote town in the country’s northeastern state of Borno, the military said on Monday. Edward Buba, spokesperson for the military, confirmed the casualties in a statement obtained Monday by Xinhua in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, without.
California: Southern California schools are facing major challenges in recovering from the wildfires that began on January 7, with over a dozen schools suffering severe damage or destruction. The rebuild is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and may take years. At least 12 schools in Los Angeles County have been affected, with.
Beirut: The Lebanese Health Ministry has reported that the death toll from Israeli attacks on civilians in southern Lebanon has risen to 22, including six women. Additionally, 124 others sustained injuries, among them 12 women and a paramedic from the Islamic Scout Association who was engaged in a humanitarian rescue effort. According to a Lebanese.
Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): In a surprising statement, former US President Donald Trump proposed the idea of “cleaning up” the Gaza Strip, which has been heavily damaged due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. He mentioned discussing the possibility of relocating over 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries during a phone call.
Cairo: Egypt has dispatched another 310 humanitarian aid trucks to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues, facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, according to Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS). The convoy includes 20 trucks carrying fuel, as noted in the SIS report. These.
