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Bahamas: 28 people from Haiti drowned near Abaco island
In Bahamas, at least 28 people, believed to be illegal migrants from Haiti drowned in waters near the island of Abaco. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday after the vessel carrying them sank.…
US thaws from brutal cold spell as death toll climbs
A brutal cold spell that paralysed the US Midwest, eased yesterday with forecasts predicting a rapid thaw. Blocks of ice floated down the river that runs through downtown Chicago, the…
5 Taliban terrorists killed, seven others injured in Farah province of Afghanistan
Five Taliban terrorists including a group commander have been killed and seven others injured in Farah province of Afghanistan over the past 24 hours. A provincial police spokesman said,…
Russia denounces Washington’s decision to leave landmark Cold War nuclear…
Russia denounced Washington's decision to leave a landmark Cold War nuclear missile treaty on Friday.
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, US exit was not a question…
India accords highest priority to the detention of Indian students: Spokesperson, MEA
India today said it is monitoring the situation arising out of detention of Indian students closely and have impressed upon the US Government the need to address the situation at the…
Sri Lanka: UNP brings resolution in parliament for formation of national government
In Sri Lanka, the United National party (UNP) led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe has brought a resolution in parliament for formation of a national government.
Leader of the house…
UNSC adopts resolution to extend sanctions against CAR for another year
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend sanctions against the Central African Republic (CAR) for another year.
Resolution 2454, adopted unanimously…
US urges Venezuela’s Maduro to accept amnesty
The United States has urged Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to accept an amnesty offer from opposition leader Juan Guaido, whom Washington has recognized as President.
In a tweet, US…
Brazil: Death toll from dam collapse rises to 110
In Brazil, the death toll from the dam disaster has risen to 110 with 238 still missing. Authorities said 71 bodies have been identified so far.
The dam collapsed in Brumadinho…
Germany, France and UK set up transactions channel with Iran
Germany, France and the UK have set up a payment channel with Iran called INSTEX, to help continue trade and circumvent US sanctions.
Brussels hopes the long-awaited special payment…