More than 200 persons of Indian origin have been elected to positions of political power in 25 countries, with 10 governments being headed by a person of Indian origin. Starting…
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Indonesia: Woman with gun arrested outside presidential palace
Authorities in Indonesia have detained a woman carrying a gun outside the presidential palace in Jakarta at a time when President Joko Widodo was not in his office, according to…
USA: Meghan Markle reveals she is ‘43% Nigerian
The Duchess of Sussex says genealogical testing has revealed that she is “43% Nigerian”. In the latest episode of her Spotify original podcast, Archetypes, Meghan told Nigerian-American talk show host…
Central African Republic: President fires top for ‘impediment’
The president of the Central African Republic has sacked the head of the constitutional court, Danielle Darlan, for “permanent impediment”. Faustin Archange Touadera decree came after the 70-year-old judge last…
Cambodia: Eleven students drown after ferry capsizes
Eleven pupils died in southern Cambodia after the ferry in which they were crossing a river capsized, officials have said. Four people – two students and two crew members –…
China: President Xi to rule for the third term
China’s President Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the Communist Party’s leader, cementing his place as the nation’s most influential ruler since Mao Zedong. The Central Committee…
Philippines: Korean Air plane overshoots runway
A Korean Air plane has overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines, but no injuries were reported among the 173 people on board, according to…
UK: Rishi Sunak becomes 3rd prime minister in 2 months
Rishi Sunak is the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after winning the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest, which was triggered by the resignation of Liz Truss last week. Sunak’s win…
Palestine: Six killed as Israeli raid militants in West Bank
Five Palestinians, reportedly all gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied West Bank. A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli…
Malawi: Woman stripped of qualification after burning degree
A young woman in Malawi has had her academic qualifications revoked after a video, in which she was seen burning her university degree as a show of frustration that she…