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Thousands Feared Dead As Cyclone Chido, Worst Storm In Century, Hits France's Mayotte
Several hundred people and possibly even thousands may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, a senior local French official said on Sunday.
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Cyclone Chido Hits France's Mayotte Archipelago, Killing At Least 14
At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said Sunday, with officials warning it will take days to know the full toll.
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France Plans To Revoke Birthplace Citizenship In Mayotte
French authorities on Sunday announced a controversial plan to amend the Constitution to revoke birthplace citizenship on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, which has been struggling with social unrest and a crippling migration crisis.
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India, France Agree To Intensify Cooperation In Southwest Indian Ocean
India, France have agreed to intensify cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean, building on the joint surveillance missions carried out from the French island territory of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022.
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Mauritius Hit By Heavy Flooding As Cyclone Belal Approaches
Heavy flooding hit Mauritius on Monday as a tropical cyclone closed in on the Indian Ocean island nation after battering the French overseas territory of Reunion.
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Indian And French Navies Begin 3-Day Wargame In Arabian Sea
The Indian and French navies on Sunday kicked off a three-day mega wargame in the Arabian Sea in the backdrop of rising concern over China's growing maritime presence in the Indian Ocean region.
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French Indian Ocean Territory To Keep Covid Shots At Secret Location
France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte will store its first vials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at a secret and secure location when they arrive on Sunday to deter would-be thieves, the local health authority chief said.
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India, France Decide To Expand Cooperation In Indian Ocean Region: Report
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly on Thursday held extensive talks during which they vowed to step up cooperation in the Indian Ocean, a region which is witnessing rising Chinese military posturing.
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"Welcome To Indian Ocean": Audio Of Navy Warship's Chat With Rafales
Flying into Ambala, the first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets bought by India were welcomed by a naval warship to Indian Ocean this morning. The Rafale contingent established contact with Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata, deployed in the Western Arabian Sea, soon after taking off from the United Arab Emirates.
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Cyclone Belna To Make Landfall, Indian Ocean Island Mayotte On Red Alert
The small French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte announced a red alert as Cyclone Belna closed in on Sunday, threatening the French department of quarter of a million people.
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As Chinese Assertion Grows, France Plans Aircraft Carrier In Indian Ocean
France said Friday it would send its aircraft carrier to the Indian Ocean next year, to defend freedom of navigation at a time of growing Chinese assertiveness in disputed waters.
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Vessel Carrying Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy Reaches Amsterdam Island
French fishing vessel Osiris carrying the Golden Globe Race (GGR) skipper and Indian Naval officer, Commander Abhilash Tomy, reached off Amsterdam isle on Tuesday.
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Stranded Navy Officer's Rescue Updates: Abhilash Tomy Rescued By French Ship
Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy, the only Indian to sail around the world non-stop was stranded in the Indian Ocean near Australia after being injured during a sailing race. He was rescued today by a French vessel, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
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Navy Officer, Stranded In Indian Ocean, Rescued In International Mission
Navy officer Abhilash Tomy, stranded in the Indian Ocean near Australia since Friday after a deadly storm hit his solo boat, has been rescued, the Navy spokesperson said. Commander Tomy, who suffered a spinal injury, is conscious, relievedand has been shifted to the French fishing vessel Osiris.The Osiris had sent a stretcher, water and first aid k...
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Navy Officer Stranded In Indian Ocean To Be Rescued Today
An Indian Navy officer who was stranded in the Indian Ocean near Australia after being injured during a sailing race will be rescued within the next 16 hours by a French vessel, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
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Thousands Feared Dead As Cyclone Chido, Worst Storm In Century, Hits France's Mayotte
Several hundred people and possibly even thousands may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, a senior local French official said on Sunday.
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Cyclone Chido Hits France's Mayotte Archipelago, Killing At Least 14
At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said Sunday, with officials warning it will take days to know the full toll.
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France Plans To Revoke Birthplace Citizenship In Mayotte
French authorities on Sunday announced a controversial plan to amend the Constitution to revoke birthplace citizenship on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, which has been struggling with social unrest and a crippling migration crisis.
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India, France Agree To Intensify Cooperation In Southwest Indian Ocean
India, France have agreed to intensify cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean, building on the joint surveillance missions carried out from the French island territory of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022.
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Mauritius Hit By Heavy Flooding As Cyclone Belal Approaches
Heavy flooding hit Mauritius on Monday as a tropical cyclone closed in on the Indian Ocean island nation after battering the French overseas territory of Reunion.
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Indian And French Navies Begin 3-Day Wargame In Arabian Sea
The Indian and French navies on Sunday kicked off a three-day mega wargame in the Arabian Sea in the backdrop of rising concern over China's growing maritime presence in the Indian Ocean region.
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French Indian Ocean Territory To Keep Covid Shots At Secret Location
France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte will store its first vials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at a secret and secure location when they arrive on Sunday to deter would-be thieves, the local health authority chief said.
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India, France Decide To Expand Cooperation In Indian Ocean Region: Report
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly on Thursday held extensive talks during which they vowed to step up cooperation in the Indian Ocean, a region which is witnessing rising Chinese military posturing.
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"Welcome To Indian Ocean": Audio Of Navy Warship's Chat With Rafales
Flying into Ambala, the first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets bought by India were welcomed by a naval warship to Indian Ocean this morning. The Rafale contingent established contact with Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata, deployed in the Western Arabian Sea, soon after taking off from the United Arab Emirates.
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Cyclone Belna To Make Landfall, Indian Ocean Island Mayotte On Red Alert
The small French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte announced a red alert as Cyclone Belna closed in on Sunday, threatening the French department of quarter of a million people.
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As Chinese Assertion Grows, France Plans Aircraft Carrier In Indian Ocean
France said Friday it would send its aircraft carrier to the Indian Ocean next year, to defend freedom of navigation at a time of growing Chinese assertiveness in disputed waters.
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Vessel Carrying Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy Reaches Amsterdam Island
French fishing vessel Osiris carrying the Golden Globe Race (GGR) skipper and Indian Naval officer, Commander Abhilash Tomy, reached off Amsterdam isle on Tuesday.
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Stranded Navy Officer's Rescue Updates: Abhilash Tomy Rescued By French Ship
Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy, the only Indian to sail around the world non-stop was stranded in the Indian Ocean near Australia after being injured during a sailing race. He was rescued today by a French vessel, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
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Navy Officer, Stranded In Indian Ocean, Rescued In International Mission
Navy officer Abhilash Tomy, stranded in the Indian Ocean near Australia since Friday after a deadly storm hit his solo boat, has been rescued, the Navy spokesperson said. Commander Tomy, who suffered a spinal injury, is conscious, relievedand has been shifted to the French fishing vessel Osiris.The Osiris had sent a stretcher, water and first aid k...
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Navy Officer Stranded In Indian Ocean To Be Rescued Today
An Indian Navy officer who was stranded in the Indian Ocean near Australia after being injured during a sailing race will be rescued within the next 16 hours by a French vessel, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
