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IN PHOTOS: Key highlights of PM Modi's historic visit to Guyana

IN PHOTOS: Key highlights of PM Modi's historic visit to Guyana

PM Modi highlighted the deep bonds between India and Guyana, emphasising shared culture, cuisine, and the mutual passion for cricket. He described cricket as a way of life for both nations, celebrating the role it plays in their national identities. He praised Guyanese cricket fans for their enthusiastic support of Team India during the T-20 World Cup. (Pics/ PTI)  

22 November,2024 08:23 AM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
In Photos: Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis

In Photos: Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis

Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)

21 August,2023 11:11 AM IST | ronak mastakar
In Photos: Nigeriens prepare for war against countries threatening to invade

In Photos: Nigeriens prepare for war against countries threatening to invade

Nigeriens are preparing for war against regional countries threatening to invade, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation's democratically elected president. Photos: AFP

16 August,2023 01:57 PM IST | Editor
US warns military junta of consequences if constitution is not restored in Niger

US warns military junta of consequences if constitution is not restored in Niger

US State Department Matthew Miller said that Acting Secretary Victoria Nuland met with leaders of the junta in Niger, making it clear that there would be consequences if they didn't return to the diplomatic path (Pics/AFP)

09 August,2023 11:32 AM IST | ronak mastakar
In Photos: Niger's junta accuses regional countries of planning to invade

In Photos: Niger's junta accuses regional countries of planning to invade

Niger's mutinous soldiers closed the country's airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president. State television announced the move Sunday night, hours before the deadline set by West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which has warned of using military force if the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum isn't returned to power. All pictures: AFP

08 August,2023 11:27 AM IST | Editor
In Photos: Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

In Photos: Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday (Pics/AFP)

07 August,2023 11:06 AM IST | ronak mastakar
In Photos: Niger's military ruler warns against foreign meddling

In Photos: Niger's military ruler warns against foreign meddling

Niger's new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally-televised speech on Wednesday night, and called on the population to be ready to defend the nation (Pics/AFP)

03 August,2023 11:53 AM IST | ronak mastakar
West African nations impose economic, travel sanctions on Niger's coup leaders

West African nations impose economic, travel sanctions on Niger's coup leaders

Imposing economic and travel sanctions on the Niger military coup leaders on Sunday, the West African nations have threatened to use force if country's President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week (Pics/AFP)

31 July,2023 10:52 AM IST | ronak mastakar
In Photos: EU, African Union put pressure on Niger's coup leaders to end regime

In Photos: EU, African Union put pressure on Niger's coup leaders to end regime

The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported (Pics/AFP)

30 July,2023 01:38 PM IST | ronak mastakar

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