The marked change in his policy towards India came as in May this year the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the Maldives that it faces a high risk of debt distress without significant policy changes.
Harris portrayed herself as the "underdog" in the presidential race and described her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, as "just plain weird." In response, Trump labelled Harris as "evil," "sick," and "unhinged," with both rivals trading barbs from a distance.
A landslide caused by heavy rains from a tropical storm hit a house in central China’s Hunan on Sunday, killing 15 people and injuring six others.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) informed local media that medical evacuation services have resumed via Dornier flights and helicopters, now operated by a civilian crew sent from India.
"Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what, it will be fixed, it will be fine, you won't have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians," Trump said in a Florida rally.
Israel blamed Hezbollah for the strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, but Hezbollah rushed to deny any role. Netanyahu warned that Hezbollah “will pay a heavy price for this attack, one that it has not paid so far."
On Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo, Japan's capital, where they discussed a broad spectrum of regional and global issues.
The stampede happened at the Stade des Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa, which has a capacity of 80,000, during a performance by Mike Kalambayi, a well-known Congolese gospel singer, according to Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba.
Despite his criminal activities, Escobar also presented himself as a Robin Hood figure to some, investing in infrastructure and social programs in impoverished areas of Colombia. However, his actions resulted in significant violence, including bombings, assassinations, and widespread corruption.
Netanyahu’s first White House visit since before President Donald Trump left office in 2020, comes at a time of growing pressure on all three to find an endgame to the nine-month war that’s left more than 39,000 dead in Gaza.
Nepalese authorities recovered the black box from the aircraft that crashed the previous day and handed it over to the investigation team tasked with examining the tragic accident, which claimed the lives of 18 people, including a child.
The Kremlin indicated its willingness to engage in negotiations with Ukraine to resolve the conflict, even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to hold power despite publicly questioning his legitimacy to govern.
S Jaishankar underscored the importance of upholding "complete respect" for the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and previous agreements to "stabilise" and "reconstruct" bilateral relations with Beijing during his second meeting in a month with the Chinese counterpart.
The strongest typhoon to hit the Taiwanese in eight years packed gusts of up to 227 kph before weakening as it made its way across the island.
The UNHCR stated that it is collaborating with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to aid survivors and offer protection.
A group of independent experts backed by the UN voiced serious concern regarding heightened discrimination and violence against Pakistan's Ahmadi minority community, urging authorities to take measures to ensure their safety and protection.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that the recurrent attacks on temples have become a disturbing trend, stating that these incidents were carried out with a discernible purpose, which is not hard to understand.
The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.
A revised travel advisory for India issued by the US State Department on Wednesday said: "Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk".
Young children and pregnant women were among the victims in Kencho Shacha Gozdi district of southern Ethiopia, said Dagmawi Ayele, a local administrator, adding that at least five people have been pulled out alive.
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