Month: July 2023

An Indian crew member was killed and 20 others were injured when a major fire broke out on board a cargo vessel carrying nearly 3,000 cars off the Netherlands coast.  The Indian Embassy in the Netherlands said in a social media post the fire had resulted in the death of an Indian national.  The fire may have been started by one of the 25 electric cars on board, according to a Dutch national broadcaster.  It could take hours, days, or even weeks to make sure the fire is completely out,…

North Korea marks the 70th year of ‘Victory Day  Russia, China’s first prominent visitors since the COVID pandemic  Leader Kim shows Russia’s defence chief missiles at an arms expo  North backs Russia’s ‘battle for justice  Mr. Putin is reaching out to other countries for help and support in fighting his war in Ukraine- US  North Korea and Russia deny they have conducted arms transactions.  Russia’s defence minister accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to a defence exhibition that featured the North’s banned ballistic missiles as the neighbours pledged to…

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum’s government has been removed  Colonel declares borders closed  Takeover seventh coup in West, Central Africa region since 2020  Niger pivotal ally for Western powers in battling insurgencies.  Bazoum’s election was the first democratic transition of power in a state that has witnessed four military coups since independence from France in 1960.  The United States urged Bazoum’s release, while the European Union, United Nations, France, and others condemned the uprising and said they were following the events with concern.  Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed…