Parts of south Mumbai plunged into darkness due to power outage

Mumbai has an islanding system that usually ensures continuity of power supply Mumbai: Parts of south Mumbai were plunged into darkness on Thursday night due to a power outage. Officials said areas such as Mahapalika Marg, Marine Lines and Crawford Market experienced power outages starting around 8.35 pm and efforts were on to restore power … Read more

South Africans mark 30 years of freedom ahead of crucial poll

This is a big year for South Africa: not only is the country celebrating 30 years of democracy, but 2024 is also an election year. Observers say the election will be fiercely contested. Kate Bartlett tells the story of Johannesburg. Camera: Zahir Qasim. Follow us on Google news ,Twitter , and Join Whatsapp Group of … Read more

Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man stabbed on train in south London

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed on a train in south London. The incident happened between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands train stations on Wednesday. Video taken on the train where the attack occurred and shared on social media shows a man wearing a black hooded … Read more

South Sudan schools to reopen after two weeks of sweltering heat

Juba, South Sudan— South Sudan’s government said on Tuesday that schools will reopen next week after being closed for two weeks due to extreme heat across the country. The Ministry of Health and Education say temperatures are expected to drop steadily as the rainy season begins in the coming days. In recent years, South Sudan … Read more

In Karnataka, BJP showdown could derail party’s ‘Mission South’ Lok Sabha plan

The BJP faces a test after appointing K Sudhakar as its candidate from Chikkaballapur. Bangalore: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Secular Janata Party announced last week a “win-win” alliance for 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka; the Bharatiya Janata Party will compete for 25 seats in the Vokkaliga belt, while the JDS will compete … Read more

South Sudan opposition criticizes new electoral law

Juba, South Sudan— A new electoral rule in South Sudan has been harshly criticized by opposition parties who say the move is an attempt to exclude them from upcoming elections, which will be a first for the world’s youngest country. South Sudan’s main opposition party has called a controversial electoral law a government plan to … Read more

China releases South Korean football star detained on bribery charges

Seoul, Korea– A South Korean star footballer who was detained and investigated in China for nearly a year on bribery charges has been released and returned home, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Son Jun-ho, a former South Korean national team member who played professionally in China, was detained by Chinese authorities at Shanghai Airport … Read more

China proposes dialogue with Australia as tensions rise in South China Sea

Taipei, Taiwan — China has said it may propose talks with Australia on maritime issues amid continued tensions in the South China Sea. Following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Australia last week, where he exchanged views with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Foreign Minister Wong Yingxian on issues such as trade, … Read more

Taiwan faces South China Sea sovereignty dilemma under pressure from China

taipei, taiwan — Taiwan has been grappling with controversy over the past week over a potential visit by its outgoing president to disputed South China Sea islands. Some lawmakers from the main opposition Kuomintang, which advocates friendly ties with China, have urged Tsai Ing-wen, who will step down from office in May, to visit Taiping … Read more