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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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At Least 48 people killed As Goldmine Collapses In Mali
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP.
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Lunar Occultation of Mars on January 13, 2025: A Rare Astronomical Event
On January 13, 2025, Mars will disappear behind the Moon in a rare lunar occultation, coinciding with Mars’ opposition. This event will be visible across the United States, parts of Canada, Mexico, and Western Africa, making it a unique opportunity for stargazers. Mars will shine brightest during this event, offering a chance to view its features...
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16 Migrants Dead In Shipwreck Off Tunisia, Search On For 44 Missing People
Sixteen migrants have died in shipwrecks off the coasts of Tunisia and Western Sahara, officials said Monday, as North Africa faces a spike in Europe-bound sea crossings.
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"Looks Like Some Alien Thing": Photo Of Dead Plants Spooks Internet
Jan Vorster from South Africa shared the photos of dead aloe vera plants that created panic on social media.
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Construction Of World's Most Powerful Radio Telescope Begins In Western Australia
Hailed as one of the biggest scientific projects of this century, the telescopes will enable scientists to look back to early in the history of the universe when the first stars and galaxies were formed.
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Partial Solar Eclipse Today - What Time And How Long
A partial solar eclipse or surya grahan is set to occur today, October 25. It will be visible from most parts of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the western regions of Asia. In India, the eclipse will begin in the late afternoon.
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Vladimir Putin Calls On BRICS To Cooperate, Defy West's "Selfish Actions"
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on the leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa to cooperate in the face of "selfish actions" from the West, as Moscow is pummelled by Western sanctions over Ukraine.
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Monkeypox Outbreak: Three "Ignorant Rumours" Fact-Checked
Misinformation has spread in the month since monkeypox cases began being recorded outside of areas in western and central Africa where it is endemic.
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550 Monkeypox Cases In At Least 30 Countries Outside Africa: WHO
As cases of monkeypox in wealthier Western nations spark a flurry of scientific research to combat the outbreak, scientists are urging the world to make sure lower-income nations benefit from the fruits of that labor as well.
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Africa "Priority" For India: Foreign Ministry On Vice President's Visit
Terming Africa a priority continent for India, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the continent has a huge potential of joining collaboration in the exploration of Oil and Gas, especially in Western Africa.
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Chad Leader Deby, Key Western Ally, Killed In Battle
Chad's President Idriss Deby, who ruled his country for more than 30 years and was an important Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in Africa, has been killed in a battle against rebels in the north.
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Cricket South Africa Gets Go-Ahead For Upcoming White-Ball Series vs England
England are due to travel to South Africa later today and upon reaching South Africa, the side will begin a 10-day quarantine. All matches will be played in a bio-secure environment in the Western Cape, with fixtures at both Newlands and Boland Park.
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Pirates Release 19 Indians Who Were Kidnapped Off Nigeria Coast, 1 Dead
Nineteen Indians, kidnapped by pirates from a commercial vessel from the high seas off the western coast of Africa last month, have been released while one died in their captivity, according to the Indian mission inAbuja.
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14 Lions On The Loose In South Africa, Spotted Roaming Near National Park
A pride of 14 lions is on the loose near a mining community bordering South Africa's Kruger National Park, officials said Friday, and warned members of the public to be alert. The lions have been spotted roaming around the Foskor phosphate mine outside the town of Phalaborwa on the western boundary of the famed wildlife park, which is fenced in.
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
-
At Least 48 people killed As Goldmine Collapses In Mali
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP.
-
Lunar Occultation of Mars on January 13, 2025: A Rare Astronomical Event
On January 13, 2025, Mars will disappear behind the Moon in a rare lunar occultation, coinciding with Mars’ opposition. This event will be visible across the United States, parts of Canada, Mexico, and Western Africa, making it a unique opportunity for stargazers. Mars will shine brightest during this event, offering a chance to view its features...
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16 Migrants Dead In Shipwreck Off Tunisia, Search On For 44 Missing People
Sixteen migrants have died in shipwrecks off the coasts of Tunisia and Western Sahara, officials said Monday, as North Africa faces a spike in Europe-bound sea crossings.
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"Looks Like Some Alien Thing": Photo Of Dead Plants Spooks Internet
Jan Vorster from South Africa shared the photos of dead aloe vera plants that created panic on social media.
-
Construction Of World's Most Powerful Radio Telescope Begins In Western Australia
Hailed as one of the biggest scientific projects of this century, the telescopes will enable scientists to look back to early in the history of the universe when the first stars and galaxies were formed.
-
Partial Solar Eclipse Today - What Time And How Long
A partial solar eclipse or surya grahan is set to occur today, October 25. It will be visible from most parts of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the western regions of Asia. In India, the eclipse will begin in the late afternoon.
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Vladimir Putin Calls On BRICS To Cooperate, Defy West's "Selfish Actions"
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on the leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa to cooperate in the face of "selfish actions" from the West, as Moscow is pummelled by Western sanctions over Ukraine.
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Monkeypox Outbreak: Three "Ignorant Rumours" Fact-Checked
Misinformation has spread in the month since monkeypox cases began being recorded outside of areas in western and central Africa where it is endemic.
-
550 Monkeypox Cases In At Least 30 Countries Outside Africa: WHO
As cases of monkeypox in wealthier Western nations spark a flurry of scientific research to combat the outbreak, scientists are urging the world to make sure lower-income nations benefit from the fruits of that labor as well.
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Africa "Priority" For India: Foreign Ministry On Vice President's Visit
Terming Africa a priority continent for India, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the continent has a huge potential of joining collaboration in the exploration of Oil and Gas, especially in Western Africa.
-
Chad Leader Deby, Key Western Ally, Killed In Battle
Chad's President Idriss Deby, who ruled his country for more than 30 years and was an important Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in Africa, has been killed in a battle against rebels in the north.
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Cricket South Africa Gets Go-Ahead For Upcoming White-Ball Series vs England
England are due to travel to South Africa later today and upon reaching South Africa, the side will begin a 10-day quarantine. All matches will be played in a bio-secure environment in the Western Cape, with fixtures at both Newlands and Boland Park.
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Pirates Release 19 Indians Who Were Kidnapped Off Nigeria Coast, 1 Dead
Nineteen Indians, kidnapped by pirates from a commercial vessel from the high seas off the western coast of Africa last month, have been released while one died in their captivity, according to the Indian mission inAbuja.
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14 Lions On The Loose In South Africa, Spotted Roaming Near National Park
A pride of 14 lions is on the loose near a mining community bordering South Africa's Kruger National Park, officials said Friday, and warned members of the public to be alert. The lions have been spotted roaming around the Foskor phosphate mine outside the town of Phalaborwa on the western boundary of the famed wildlife park, which is fenced in.
