France: Troops deployed, TikTok banned as deadly unrest rocks New Caledonia – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: France sent soldiers to the ports and international airport of New Caledonia, banned TikTok, and declared a state of emergency on Thursday after three nights of violent confrontations that resulted in four fatalities and hundreds of injuries.Pro-independence protests, mainly led by indigenous people, are taking place against a French proposal to introduce new […]

France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: France on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a Pacific Island, following deadly riots sparked by protests against electoral reform, according to Reuters report.This measure grants authorities additional powers to control gatherings and restrict movement across the French-administered territory.The unrest ensued after lawmakers in Paris passed a bill permitting French […]

Ahead of China visit, Putin says Russia prepared to negotiate on Ukraine – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Russia is prepared to negotiate over the conflict in Ukraine ahead of his visit to China. “We are open to a dialogue on Ukraine, but such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including ours,” Vladimir Putin was quoted […]

HSBC and Deloitte latest to pull job offers from UK grads due to new immigration rules – City A.M.

Wednesday 15 May 2024 7:51 am HSBC and Deloitte have reportedly withdrawn job offers to foreign graduates of UK universities as new immigration rules bite HSBC and Deloitte have reportedly withdrawn job offers to foreign graduates of UK universities, according to reports, as the impact of new visa rules continues to disrupt recruitment across the […]