Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft reaches Australia’s Darwin to participate in Exercise Kakadu
The Indian Navy will participate in the exercise with more than 30 nations with the theme of ‘Regional Cooperation through Trusted and Proven Partnerships.’
Pacific
Europe
European Parliament adopts resolution demanding unconditional release of Uyghur residents
The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) also adopted a resolution demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Ilham Tohti, the 2019 Sakharov Prize laureate, and Gulshan Abbas, as well as all those arbitrarily detained in China.
Pacific
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Papua rebels after 19 months
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region, 19 months after his kidnapping. Mehrtens was held captive since February 2023.
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Canadian PM Trudeau speaks with UK counterpart Starmer, amid India-Canada tensions
“Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, discussed recent developments related to a targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the government of India,” a statement released by Canadian PM’s office on October 14 said .
Europe
PTM activist demands accountability from Pak govt amid army’s atrocities on Pashtuns
Afridi highlighted that a significant portion of the country’s budget is consumed by its large military, which, he asserts, is responsible for the deaths of countless Baloch and Pashtun individuals
Pacific
US, Australia agree to strengthen cooperation in Indo-Pacific
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin hosted Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles in Annapolis, Maryland.
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South Asia Clean Energy Forum inaugural session begins in Jaipur
The South Asia Clean Energy Forum, held from October 22 to 24 in Jaipur, is convening leaders from across the region to tackle the mounting challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, energy demands, and the need for resilient infrastructure. South Asia, home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, faces escalating impacts
Europe
My two visits to Russia in three months reflect our close coordination, deep friendship: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his two visits to Russia in the last three months reflect close coordination and deep friendship between the two countries and he looks forward to take part in the BRICS Summit.
Pacific
President Droupadi Murmu begins 3-nation visit, arrives in Fiji
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Fiji, beginning her three-nation visit on Monday.
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Bolivia presidential candidate Morales alleges shots fired at his car in attempted assassination
Morales is in a power struggle with his former economy minister and current President Luis Arce, ahead of the elections next year.