Morning Digest | Massive blast outside Pakistan’s Karachi Airport kills 2, injures at least 8; five persons die due to heatstroke after IAF air show in Chennai, and more
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Maldives President Muizzu to meet Modi, request India support over looming debt crisis
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu landed in Delhi on Sunday (October 6, 2024), for a four-day State Visit to India, and is expected meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (October 7, 2024) morning with a looming economic crisis and an imminent debt repayment on his hands back home.
Massive blast outside Pakistan’s Karachi Airport kills 2, injures at least 8
A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan on Sunday (October 6, 2024) killed two people and injured at least eight, officials said. Police and the provincial government said a tanker exploded outside the airport, which is Pakistan’s biggest.
Add POCSO charges to Jaynagar child murder and rape case, Calcutta HC tells police
The Calcutta High Court on Sunday (October 6, 2024) expressed concerns that charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have not been included in the investigation of the alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl at Jaynagar.
Five persons die due to heatstroke after IAF air show on the Marina
U.S. warns airlines of military activities over Mexico and Central America, citing potential navigation hazards, as tensions rise.
Emergency calls reveal chaos in Minneapolis after an ICE shooting, sparking unrest and national debate over immigration enforcement.
Syrian troops prepare to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws, escalating tensions amid stalled negotiations with the Damascus government.
Nepal's Election Commission recognizes the reformist faction of Nepali Congress as legitimate, amid internal disputes before crucial elections.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing U.S. control of Greenland amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with Denmark and Greenland.
Elon Musk's X experiences global outages, affecting tens of thousands with over 62,000 reports of issues, Downdetector reveals.
Iran's protests decline after a deadly crackdown, with 3,000 arrests reported amid heightened tensions and international diplomatic efforts.
Canada cuts tariffs on Chinese EVs for reduced farm product tariffs, aiming to improve relations and global governance with China.
Saudi Arabia's opposition to a U.S. strike on Iran stems from concerns over regional stability, governance, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
UK condemns violence in Bangladesh, urging for peaceful elections and protection of religious minorities amid rising tensions.
Myanmar defends its military actions against Rohingya as counter-terrorism at the UN court, denying genocide allegations.
Russia affirms Greenland as Danish territory, criticizing Western claims of threats from Moscow and Beijing amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Ukraine ramps up energy imports to combat power outages caused by Russian strikes amid harsh winter conditions.