In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...
14 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Mali airline suspends flights after attacks spark security crisisA Mali airline said Tuesday it had temporarily halted flights to two regions, as the country grappled with the aftermath of large-scale wee...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countriesCitizens from fifty nations will now need to post a 15,000 dollar bond to apply for a US visa. This new rule, effective April 2, aims to st...
19 Mar, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Israel deports 137 members of the Sumud Flotilla to TurkeyIsrael deported 137 'Sumud' flotilla members to Turkey via a Turkish-sent plane. The activists, from various nations including the US, UK, ...
04 Oct, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Spanish PM highlights how immigrants benefit the countryAmidst anti-immigrant unrest in Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Mauritania, emphasizing the significant contributions of immigr...
17 Jul, 2025, 10.18 AM IST
Pakistan imposes travel restrictions on first-time flyers amid concerns over illegal immigrationPakistan's FIA has imposed travel restrictions on first-time travelers, particularly from specific areas, heading to 15 countries including...
01 Mar, 2025, 05.11 PM IST
Over 40 Pakistanis among dozens feared drowned en route to Spain by boatOver 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat carrying 80 migrants capsized near Morocco. Migrant rights group Walking Borders stated tha...
17 Jan, 2025, 06.45 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Delhi after completing 3-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania, MalawiPresident Droupadi Murmu has completed her three-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi. During the trip, several Memorandums of U...
20 Oct, 2024, 07.50 AM IST
"We've always had a close bond of friendship": President Murmu highlights strong India-Algeria ties during historic visitPresident Droupadi Murmu visited Algeria, highlighting strong political ties since its independence. She lauded the Indian community's cont...
14 Oct, 2024, 11.10 AM IST
Economic partnership between India, Africa is growing; President Murmu's visit demonstrates our commitment: MEAPresident Murmu will visit Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from October 13-19. Notably, this will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head ...
09 Oct, 2024, 09.09 PM IST
IPL 2024: When to watch Indian Premier League in Mauritania?The Gujarat Titans-Mumbai Indians clash in the IPL 2024 will be extremely interesting and important because after playing for two seasons, ...
21 Mar, 2024, 11.17 PM IST
Saudi Arabia converts $300 million deposit for Mauritania into soft loan"The support aims to contribute to promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, in addition to opening new financing channels from ...
18 Apr, 2022, 12.18 PM IST
India calls for countering terror in Africa’s Sahel and LibyaThe Sahel region stretches from Senegal on the Atlantic coast, through parts of Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Su...
26 Jan, 2022, 08.51 AM IST
Critical for UNSC to focus, act upon growing threat of terrorism in Africa: IndiaIndia has called on the international community to focus its attention on the threat of terrorism in Africa, in particular the Sahel region...
25 Jan, 2022, 02.51 PM IST
- KIOCL in talks to acquire stake in African mine
Karnataka's ore company, KIOCL, has initiated talks to acquire an equity interest in an iron ore mine in the western African.
05 Oct, 2011, 06.18 AM IST
- UNSC imposes sanctions on 2 Pakistan-based al-Qaeda leaders
The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on two al Qaeda leaders based in Pakistan, including the terror group's top strategist and pr...
17 Sep, 2011, 01.14 PM IST
- Mauritania names new prime minister
Mauritania's president has named a new prime minister after the former premier of the Islamic nation in northwest Africa resigned.
07 May, 2008, 04.11 AM IST