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Maldives bans entry of Israelis

Israelis told to leave Maldives after island nation announces entry ban

The Maldives has announced that it is in the process of tweaking laws to ban Israelis from entering the Muslim-majority island nation owing to the recent attacks in the Gaza strip.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces major setback as 78 MPs including cabinet ministers resign ahead of general elections

In a significant blow to the British Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party, 78 MPs have tendered their resignation, creating a potential crisis for Sunak’s leadership and party’s electoral prospects.

International students in Canada protest over sudden change in immigration rules.

Indian students in Canada protest over deportation after immigration rules changed

A Canadian province recently changed the rules of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to reduce the number of immigrants as a huge number of people was putting strain on its healthcare and housing infrastructure.

Indian students injured in Kyrgyzstan violence; told to stay put indoors

The capital city of Bishkek has witnessed days of mob attacks on foreign students, particularly Indians and Pakistanis, after a scuffle broke out between locals and Egyptians.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister confirmed dead in helicopter crash

The chopper crashed when Raisi was returning from neighboring Azerbaijan as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, said an Iranian official.

Mob violence in Kyrgyzstan: Indian students asked to stay indoors amid targeted attacks on foreign students

The mob targeted hostels of medical universities in Bishkek, which are inhabited by students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. No Indian students have been injured in the attacks.

Spain refuses docking permission to ship carrying explosives from India to Israel

A ship transporting arms and explosives from Chennai to the port of Haifa was turned away by Spanish authorities in a first refusal of its kind.