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March 12, 2025 4:13 PM

Mauritius hails India as ‘first responder’ as both nations expand strategic collaboration

India and Mauritius have reinforced their strategic partnership with commitments to infrastructure, economic cooperation, and regional security. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit from March 11-12, PM Modi and Mauri...

March 12, 2025 2:51 PM

Yemen’s Houthis to resume attacks on Israeli ships after Gaza aid deadline ended

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would resume attacks on Israeli ships passing through the Red and Arabian seas, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden, ending a period of relative calm starting in January with the Gaza ceasefire. The Hou...

March 12, 2025 3:23 PM

Greenland’s independence gradualists win election amid Trump control pledge

Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election that was dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to take control of the island. Demokra...

March 12, 2025 11:39 AM

EU to impose counter tariffs on over $28 billion of US goods

The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.33 billion) worth of U.S. goods from next month in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission said in a statement on Wednesday. The commission ...

March 12, 2025 12:25 PM

NASA SPHEREx telescope is launched to study universe’s origins

A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key ingredient for life. The U.S. space agency's megaphone-s...

March 12, 2025 10:26 AM

US says Ukraine ready for ceasefire, up to Russia now

The US on Tuesday said that Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for an immediate and interim ceasefire for 30 days and now it's up to Russia to reciprocate. The US has also lifted the pause on sharing intelligence and providing military assistance to...

March 12, 2025 10:28 AM

PM Modi wishes Mauritius on National Day, shares highlights of visit so far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Mauritius on their National Day, expressing his enthusiasm for being part of the celebrations. Reflecting on his visit so far, PM Modi highlighted the warm welcome h...

March 12, 2025 9:35 AM

Mauritius MPs Mahend Gungapersad, Ajay Gunness hail PM Modi’s gesture of presenting OCI card to PM Ramgoolam

Mauritius Members of Parliament Mahend Gungapersad and Ajay Gunness welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to present the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam and termed it a "proof of fri...

March 11, 2025 5:08 PM

Separatist group fires upon passenger train in Pakistan carrying hundreds

Separatist militants fired at a passenger train carrying hundreds of passengers in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, injuring a train driver, police and railway officials said. The Jaffar Express, with around 400 passengers on board in nine bogies, ...

March 11, 2025 5:03 PM

PM Modi hands over OCI cards to Mauritius President, First Lady

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday handed over OCI (Overseas Citizen Of India) cards to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool, on the first day of his visit to the island nation. Prime Minist...

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