Zambia’s top court bars ex-leader from contesting future elections
Lusaka, Dec 11 (IANS) Zambia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is barred from contesting the 2026 general elections and any future elections, as he has already served the constitutionally mandated two terms in office. The court determined Monday that Lungu is not eligible to run again, having been elected twice — […]
French forces begin withdrawal from Chad
Yaounde, Dec 11 (IANS) France started the withdrawal of its troops from Chad, with some fighter jets taking off from a French base in the Chadian capital of N’Djamena, according to the Chadian army. In a brief statement, Chanane Issakha Acheikh, Chadian army spokesperson, said on Tuesday that the public would be informed of each […]
Three arrested in connection with The Hague explosion
The Hague, Dec 11 (IANS) Dutch police announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with Saturday’s devastating explosion in The Hague that claimed six lives. The arrests took place on Monday night, with several vehicles seized during the operation, police said on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported. Investigators are working to determine whether one […]
65 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan’s Omdurman city
Khartoum, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 65 civilians were killed in an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Omdurman city, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, Khartoum State government announced. “The terrorist militia committed today (Tuesday) the largest human massacre through artillery shelling targeting citizens in Karari locality, killing over 65 […]
Delhi liquor policy scam: SC to hear today Sisodia’s plea to relax bail condition
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to report to the Investigating Officer semi-weekly. As per the causelist published on the website […]
India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria on Tuesday, two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad’s authoritarian government, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday. The evacuation was carried out amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the country following the collapse of the Assad […]
Adani to finance Sri Lankan Port project on its own, withdraws request for US DFC funding
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) Ltd on Tuesday said it will use its own resources to fund a Sri Lankan port project and not seek US funding. In a stock exchange filing, Adani Ports said the project “is on track for commissioning by early next year”. “We would […]
