International

October 2, 2024 4:15 PM

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Cambodia: 67 Indian Nationals Rescued from Fraudulent Job Offers

In Cambodia, 67 Indian nationals were rescued trapped in fraudulent job offers obtained through fake agents, who lured them into cyber crimes. The Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, in close cooperation with the Cambodian police, is now facilitating the repatriation of these nationals in batches. Aroun...

October 2, 2024 2:03 PM

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MEA Calls for Restraint and Protection of Civilians in West Asia

The Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated its call for restraint by all parties and for the protection of civilians in West Asia. Expressing deep concern over the escalating security situation in the region, the Ministry urged that all issues be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy. It emp...

October 2, 2024 1:42 PM

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Indian nationals advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran

The Ministry of External Affairs today advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. In a travel advisory, the Ministry requested those currently residing in Iran to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. The MEA said that it is closely monitorin...

October 2, 2024 1:19 PM

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Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president

    In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn as the country's first female president yesterday. She replaced her popular predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador as head of state in the world's most populous Spanish-speaking nation.         The 62-year-old scientist-turned-politician took the oath on t...

October 2, 2024 1:00 PM

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More than 150 people died due to Hurricane Helene

In the United States, more than 150 people have died due to Hurricane Helene. At least 57 people were reported dead yesterday in Buncombe County, which includes Asheville. Entire communities were under feet of water in western North Carolina, water and fuel supplies were disrupted, and residents wer...

October 2, 2024 10:37 AM

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228 people lost their lives and 25 missing in Nepal floods and landslides

In Nepal, as many as 228 people have lost their lives, while 25 others are still missing in the recent rain-induced floods and landslides. Another 158 people have sustained injuries. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, so far 13,071 people have been rescued from the flood-affect...