Over 400 detained as France student protests escalate
More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday over student protests at high schools across the country, the French interior minister said.
VB Desk, International
VB Desk, International
Morocco appoints first woman prime minister in historic move
Morocco has appointed its first woman prime minister, with King Mohammed VI tasking Marrakesh Mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri with forming a new government following her party’s victory in last week’s parliamentary election.
Six killed as Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes during training flight
At least six military personnel were killed when a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Tuesday (September 29).
Discussions at technical level on Ganges water treaty ongoing: Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, has said discussions at the technical level between India and Bangladesh on the Ganges water-sharing treaty are continuing.
Malaysia begins repatriation of Myanmar nationals
Malaysia has begun the process of sending back Myanmar nationals, including Rohingyas, who are asylum seekers. The country began the process of sending back 1,476 people in the first phase on Tuesday, September 29. The process began as part of a programme to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals in phases.
Global deforestation shrinking climate action opportunities, UN warns
As deforestation and forest degradation rapidly increase worldwide, opportunities to ensure food security and tackle the impacts of the climate crisis are steadily shrinking. In this situation, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called on governments worldwide to make forest conservation and restoration a national priority.
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