After Maldives, Another Island Nation Elects Pro-China PM – Off Australia – NDTV

Solomon Islands elects pro-China leader Jeremiah Manele as new Prime Minister Honiara Solomon Islands: The Solomon Islands’ legislators have chosen Jeremiah Manele, a former foreign minister, to be their new Prime Minister. In a secret ballot today, Mr Manele, who has promised to uphold the Pacific nation’s China-friendly foreign policy, received 31 votes, according to […]

After Chinese Spy Ship, Now Turkish Warship To Dock In India’s Backyard In Maldives; Comes After TB2 Deal – EurAsian Times

After signing a multi-million-dollar deal with Turkey to purchase military drones to patrol the high seas, the island nation of Maldives is hosting the Turkish warship TCG Kinaliada in Male. The visit of the Turkish warship comes at a time when India’s ties with both Maldives and Turkey have hit an all-time low. As China […]

Intense battle in Myanmar town prevents 1,500 Hindus, 20 Rakhines from moving to safer zones – The New Indian Express

New Delhi: The situation in Myanmar’s Buthidaung town, a region in the Rakhine state, remains precarious as residents from the Hindu and Rakhine communities have been trapped amidst escalating conflict between the military and the rebel group, the Arakan Army. The situation has worsened due to a burgeoning communal divide, fuelled by allegations of the […]

300 arrested on two New York campuses at pro-Palestine demonstrations – India Today

Nearly 300 people were arrested by the New York City police on Tuesday (local time) at pro-Palestine demonstrations on Columbia University and City College campuses, Mayor Eric Adams said. Police also cleared Columbia’s Hamilton Hal, which was occupied by the protesting students. The protesters were arrested after Columbia University called in the New York police […]

‘Free, free Palestine’: Protests intensify in US colleges, Police enter Columbia University to clear out – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Pro-Palestine, anti-war protests have gained momentum across universities in the US, New York City police officers entered Columbia University late Tuesday and arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters.Over the previous two weeks, more than 1,000 protestors have been arrested on campuses in Texas, Utah, Virginia, North Carolina, New Mexico, Connecticut, Louisiana, California, and […]

Trump says Palestine supporters at Universities are ‘paid… professional agitators’ – Hindustan Times

ByAshima Grover May 01, 2024 03:24 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Donald Trump has denounced anti-Israel agitators at university protests as “paid” personnel. Biden also faced his wrath. On Tuesday, Donald Trump pushed unsubstantiated claims about how Columbia University’s ongoing protests found momentum with “paid” and “professional agitators,” who’ve been “made by the same […]

Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill – Al Jazeera English

The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding. Police in Georgia have used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters as thousands rallied outside parliament in Tbilisi for a third week to oppose a controversial “foreign influence” bill. Masked riot police violently cracked down on the rally on Tuesday […]