US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fansThe United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come fo...
14 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyArgentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. ...
07 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Hantavirus outbreak: How is hantavirus spread?How does hantavirus spread: Hantavirus usually spreads by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings and can spread person-to-person, though th...
07 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
How many countries are affected by the Hantavirus outbreak, how concerning is it?Virus: A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has raised global concern, with at least eight countries involved in trac...
06 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aidThe State Department is creating twelve regional hubs to manage disaster and emergency aid. This initiative operates under a new Bureau of ...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Soccer: Senegal's Afcon celebrations overshadowed by threat of sanctionsSenegal's thrilling Africa Cup of Nations win has been dimmed by controversy, as a walk-off protest during their final against Morocco loom...
20 Jan, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Africa struggling to reduce dependency on imported Indian riceMany African countries depend on imports -- and the market has been roiled by restrictions imposed in September by India. In a bid to contr...
16 Dec, 2022, 01.26 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022, matchday 6: Today's match times and full scheduleFriday - matchday six - sees Group A and Group B back in action, having last played on the opening matchdays. Hosts Qatar face Senegal, whi...
25 Nov, 2022, 11.09 AM IST
Papa Bouba Diop, who delivered memorable World Cup upset, dies at 42Diop was 6-foot-5 (1.96 meters) and nicknamed "Wardrobe" because of his commanding presence. He was loved in Senegal because of that goal a...
30 Nov, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
Did underworld don Ravi Pujari flee Senegal after jumping bail in fake case?Sources in Karnataka police said there were reports that Pujari had fled to another country by road, but admitted they have not received of...
10 Jun, 2019, 10.51 AM IST
- NMDC-Mittal JV in Senegal making no headway
The JV between NMDC and the Arcelor Mittal to develop iron ore mines in Senegal is having difficulty getting off the ground.
22 Jun, 2011, 04.50 PM IST
- IMF approves $76.6 mn aid to crisis-plagued Senegal
International Monetary Fund approved a one-year, $ 75.6 mn aid package for Senegal in order to help offset the impact of skyrocketing food ...
20 Dec, 2008, 09.56 AM IST
- India to fully supply rice needs: Senegal's Wade
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade today said India would furnish the west African nation, where there have been protests against rising f...
25 Apr, 2008, 12.49 AM IST
- Iffco takes over Senegal's chemical firm
One of the world's largest fertiliser producers Iffco inked the deal allowing it to invest $80 mn to re-capitalise Industries Chimiques du ...
17 Jul, 2007, 06.20 AM IST