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Daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma arrested on terrorism charges over riots

Jan. 30, 2025 10:07 AM EST

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma was arrested Thursday and appeared in a court on terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence through social media posts before and during riots that shook the country four years ago and left more than 350 people...

Bangladesh minority rights group accuses interim government of failing to protect minorities

Jan. 30, 2025 07:22 AM EST

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s largest minority rights group accused the country’s interim government on Thursday of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from attacks and harassment, a claim the government has denied. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian...

9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash

Jan. 29, 2025 09:18 AM EST

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi Arabia, authorities said Wednesday. There were no immediate details released from Saudi Arabian officials about the crash, with the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, announcing the...

Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India

Jan. 29, 2025 08:23 AM EST

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — At least 30 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering early Wednesday, police said, as millions of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred waters during the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Police...

Chinese and Indian diplomats call for warmer relations but make no public mention of border dispute

Jan. 27, 2025 09:53 AM EST

BEIJING (AP) — The top diplomats of China and India called for their nations to provide further mutual support, but avoided publicly mentioning a long-standing border dispute in the Himalayas when they met Monday in Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told top Indian foreign...

India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest

Jan. 26, 2025 05:53 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital. Indonesian president was the guest of honor. Tens of thousands of people lined the road...

India and Indonesia deepen cooperation in defense, trade and maritime security

Jan. 25, 2025 04:56 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in New Delhi on Saturday as the two countries signed a series of cooperation agreements on health, defense, digital technology and maritime affairs to expand ties. Subianto...

Fire burns through multiple tents at Maha Kumbh festival but causes no injuries

Jan. 19, 2025 20:05 PM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire tore through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city, officials said Sunday. There were no injuries. The blaze was caused by the explosion of a gas cylinder and was...

Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say

Jan. 19, 2025 18:00 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia, U.S. officials say. The so-called Quad...

Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc

Jan. 18, 2025 05:27 AM EST

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair. BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa added in 2010, as a counterweight to the...