'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displacedDorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in th...
29 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government responseAn Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating...
29 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chiefThe World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full suppo...
28 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers DayTwo Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive th...
28 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Hantavirus outbreak: How an African lab identified the deadly Andes strainA hantavirus scare aboard a cruise ship off Cape Verde prompted a rapid scientific response, with researchers in Senegal quickly identifyin...
22 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
WHO chief concerned about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreakThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Th...
19 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
One Battle After Another: The Cannes showcases catastrophic consequences of warThis year's Cannes Film Festival showcases a somber reflection of contemporary reality with a strong focus on war-themed productions.
17 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operationTrucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to hous...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Gold hoarding by central banks picks pace in February, but Russia remains big sellerGlobal central banks stepped up gold buying in February, led by strong purchases from Poland, China, and several emerging markets, even as ...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rushCAR has been in a state of civil conflict for more than a decade and is among the poorest countries in the world, but has abundant reserves...
21 Nov, 2025, 10.38 AM IST
Poor nations' leaders unleash anger and despair at UN summitCentral African Republic's president told the UN Least Developed Countries meeting in Doha that his resource-rich but impoverished nation w...
05 Mar, 2023, 08.47 PM IST
India has an invite to mine natural resources from oil-to-gold in Central African RepublicLandlocked in the heart of Africa, Central African Republic that is comparable to the size of Ukraine has the largest reserve of iron ore i...
08 Nov, 2022, 08.13 PM IST
India backs Russia’s UN resolution on combating Nazism & neo-NazismThe resolution is expected to be put to the General Assembly for voting in December. The resolution was co-authored by Azerbaijan, Belarus,...
06 Nov, 2022, 07.47 PM IST
Russia withdrawing 300 military instructors from Central African Republic"The departure of four helicopters and additional instructors, which have been sent to the CAR to support FACA (the country's armed forces)...
18 Jan, 2021, 02.02 PM IST
UN peacekeepers seek to beat back ex-rebels in Central African Republic: SourceUN peacekeepers have launched a deadly operation to force former rebels in the Central African Republic to drop a bid to march on the capit...
11 Oct, 2015, 05.03 PM IST
- India slips 10 spots to 88th on Global Prosperity Ranking
India has slipped 10 places to the 88th spot, way below neighbouring China, in the World Prosperity Index due to poor healthcare and educat...
31 Oct, 2010, 11.25 AM IST
- Exiled Congo opposition leader arrested in Belgium
Exiled Congolese opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba was arrested by Belgian authorities in Brussels on Saturday on an International Crimin...
25 May, 2008, 04.52 AM IST