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March 9, 2025 2:14 PM

Death toll from clashes in Syria’s coastal region reaches over 1,000

In Syria, the death toll from two days of clashes between country's security forces and supporters of ousted President Bashar-Al-Assad, along with subsequent revenge killings, has surpassed 1000. The clashes, which began on Thursday in the coastal region of Jableh in Latakia province, has since spre...

March 9, 2025 10:49 AM

Colombia: Heavy rains triggered landslide in Pasto

In Colombia, heavy rains triggered a landslide in the southwest, killing at least one person. According to the mayor of Pasto, the victim was swept away in his vehicle. The Colombian National Risk Management Unit reported that three people remain missing, while 38 others have been rescued. The lands...

March 8, 2025 8:54 PM

Gill Confident as India Prepare for Champions Trophy Final

Indian cricket team's vice-captain Shubman Gill expressed optimism about his team's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, scheduled for tomorrow at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Speaking at a pre-match press conference today, Gill emphasised that India's T20 World...

March 8, 2025 8:46 PM

MoS External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita Begins Historic Visit to Nicaragua

Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, who is on a visit to Nicaragua, today arrived in the capital, Managua. In a social media post, the minister said that he is looking forward to engaging with Nicaraguan leadership to take forward the bilateral relationship of both countries ...

March 8, 2025 8:37 PM

UAE Leaders Laud Women’s Contributions on International Women’s Day

The United Arab Emirates commemorated International Women's Day with a wave of tributes from its highest leadership, recognising the pivotal role women play in shaping both national and global progress.   President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in a message shared on the social media platfo...

March 8, 2025 8:25 PM

Italy Moves to Criminalize Femicide with Life Sentence in Landmark Draft Law

The Italian government approved a draft law that, for the first time, introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country's criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonment. Announced on the eve of International Women's Day, the move aims to combat rising violence against women in Italy by...

March 8, 2025 7:48 PM

Iran Rejects Macron’s Claim of Supplying Military Equipment to Russia

Iran has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that Russia has used Iranian military equipment against Ukraine. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, in a statement, said that the repetition of such baseless and incorrect accusations by French officials was irresponsible....

March 8, 2025 6:30 PM

Ecuador: 22 killed as Gang Violence erupts in Guayaquil

At least 22 people have been killed in Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil after rival factions of a drug trafficking gang exchanged gunfire yesterday. Another three people were wounded in the violence. Police said the gunfight erupted after opposing factions of a gang called Los Tiguerones were caug...

March 8, 2025 6:16 PM

82.1 Million Face Food Insecurity in East & Central Africa: FAO

Approximately 82.1 million people in East and Central Africa are currently facing food insecurity and urgently require humanitarian aid. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), over 53.1 million of those affected reside in seven of the eight IGAD member states...

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