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New Delhi, Dec 7: As the conflict in Gaza completes two months, the situation is described as nearing apocalyptic, with hundreds of thousands of people concentrated in a shrinking area in the south. The intensification of the fighting has rendered meaningful humanitarian efforts nearly impossible, exacerbating the plight of the affected population. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invoked a rarely-used power under the UN charter, urging the Security Council to take action on the Gaza war. Despite this plea, the Council has yet to endorse any resolution calling for a comprehensive ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza has become a focal point of heavy fighting, with Israeli tanks surrounding the area. Thousands of people remain in the camp with...

New Delhi, Dec 7: In response to the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Mount Ulawun in Papua New Guinea on November 20, 2023, India has announced a substantial relief package of US$1 million. The eruption has forced the evacuation of over 26,000 people, creating pressing humanitarian needs in the affected region. The officials expressing heartfelt sympathy, India stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, acknowledging the extensive damage and destruction wrought by this natural disaster. This assistance is not merely a financial contribution but a testament to the enduring friendship and developmental collaboration between the two nations, particularly within the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). Having consistently demonstrated...

New Delhi, Dec 7: Seychelles President Ramkalawan declared a State of Emergency on Thursday, December 7, responding to a massive explosion that jolted the Providence Industrial Area and adjacent districts injuring around a hundred residents. The explosion occurred at the explosive store of Civil Construction Company Ltd. (CCCL), leaving at least 100 individuals injured, with several already admitted to Seychelles Hospital. The Providence Industrial Area, situated on Mahé Island off the East African nation’s eastern coast in the Indian Ocean, bore the brunt of the blast, causing widespread destruction. The president’s office reported “massive damage” to the industrial zone, where the majority of the nation’s residents reside. The severity of the incident was underscored by a Se...