Over 400 people vote at Russian Embassy in Delhi for Russian presidential election

This is the first time Russia has held a presidential election in three days New Delhi: The Russian Embassy in India said that for the ongoing presidential election, more than 400 Russian citizens voted at the polling station of the Russian Embassy in New Delhi in the first six hours of voting on Sunday. The … Read more

U.S. military airlifts embassy personnel from Haiti to increase security

Washington — The U.S. military said on Sunday it had launched an operation in Haiti to airlift non-essential embassy personnel from the country, adding that it had stepped up security at the embassy as the Caribbean country was plunged into a state of emergency. The operation is the latest sign that Haiti is in trouble … Read more

US embassy in Moscow warns of ‘imminent extremist attacks’

The US embassy said extremists planned an “imminent” terrorist attack in Moscow within the next 48 hours and warned Americans in the Russian capital to avoid large gatherings. The warning came just hours after Russian security services said they foiled a planned shooting at a synagogue by the Afghan affiliate of the Islamic State, although … Read more

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines strongly condemns the Philippine envoy’s remarks related to the South China Sea

Beijing – The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said on Sunday that it “strongly” condemns the Philippine ambassador to Washington’s recent China-related remarks, saying it “ignores basic facts.” The Chinese Embassy said in a statement that the relevant remarks “wanted to hype the South China Sea issue, speculate and maliciously smear China.” Jose Manuel Romualz … Read more

U.S. Embassy in Ghana expands outreach, inviting more Ghanaians to study in U.S.

The number of Ghanaian students in U.S. colleges and universities increased by nearly 32 percent last academic year, making Ghana one of the top 25 countries in the world sending students to the United States. To meet growing interest, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana has opened a new resource center for young people considering a … Read more

Indian embassy employee arrested for espionage and sent to judicial custody

An Indian embassy staffer arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI was remanded in judicial custody till February 7 by a court here on Monday. The Uttar Pradesh Police Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Sunday said Satendra Siwal, a resident of the state’s Hapur district, was arrested in Lucknow after being unable to give … Read more

Center ‘cooperates with authorities’ to investigate arrest of Indian embassy staff for espionage: report

Sibal was arrested on charges of working for ISI, UP ATS said in a statement (File) New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is cooperating with the investigating authorities in the case related to Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest of an Indian embassy staff member in Moscow Official sources said on Sunday that he was … Read more

News18 Afternoon Digest: Indian embassy staff arrested in Russia for espionage and other headlines

Last updated: February 4, 2024 13:51 UTC In today’s digest, News18 brings you an update on an Indian embassy staffer arrested in Moscow for spying for ISI, Assam Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other headlines latest news. Indian embassy staff in Moscow arrested for espionage by Pakistan’s ISI In a joint operation with the Intelligence … Read more