International

January 3, 2025 5:17 PM

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India Sends Humanitarian Aid to Bolivia to Combat Forest Fires

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the tackling of forest fires. In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said that the consignment consisting of fire fighting gear, first-aid kit, medicines and other utilities has departed for ...

January 3, 2025 1:19 PM

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 jolts Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar today morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake hit the early hours of the morning at 10 am IST at a depth of 127 kilometres. There are no reports of casualties.

January 3, 2025 12:46 PM

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Hamas delegation visits Cairo over Gaza ceasefire

A Hamas delegation has visited Egypt's capital Cairo to address challenges surrounding a Gaza ceasefire agreement. According to the reports, the delegation's visit to Cairo was part of ongoing discussions with mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, regarding the situation in Gaza. The visit...

January 3, 2025 12:18 PM

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South Korean investigators call off arrest attempt of suspended president Yoon

South Korean investigators have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol after a six-hour standoff with the security team outside his home today. In a statement, the Corruption Investigation Office said the arrest is practically impossible and the next steps will be decided ...

January 3, 2025 12:03 PM

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5 countries assume responsibilities as elected members of UN Security Council

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia began their two-year term as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council yesterday. The five countries replaced Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland. A flag installation ceremony was held at the United Nations headquarters i...

January 3, 2025 11:38 AM

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Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude recorded in Nepal

In Nepal, an earthquake occurred in Mugu in Karnali Province this morning. According to the National Earthquake Measuring and Research Centre, an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Mugu district at 8:03 am this morning.   Earlier on Thursday, an earthquake measuring 4...

January 3, 2025 12:43 PM

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US: 2 dead, 18 injured after plane crashes into commercial building

In the USA, two people died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California.   In a social media post, the Fullerton Police Department said, two people were killed, ten people were transported to area hospitals for treatment and eight ind...

January 3, 2025 8:47 AM

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Tunisian Maritime Guards recover 27 bodies, rescue 83 undocumented immigrants

In Tunisia, Maritime Guards and the Navy have recovered 27 bodies and rescued 83 undocumented immigrants after their boats sank off the southeastern coast of Sfax province.   In a social media post, the Tunisian National Guard informed that the rescue operation was launched on Wednesday followi...