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Amitav Ghosh’s new novel, Gun Island, explores many of the writer’s recurring motifs: Irrawaddy dolphins; the Sunderbans; climate change. But at the heart of the novel is the theme of illegal migration and refugee crisis, displacement and renewal. Exclusive...

Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh: A gripping parable for our times

Jun 08, 2019 17:53

Amitav Ghosh’s new novel, Gun Island, explores many of the writer’s recurring motifs: Irrawaddy dolphins; the Sunderbans; climate change. But at the heart of the novel is the theme of illegal migration and refugee crisis, displacement and renewal. Exclusive... read more

In a tweet, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that though there had been massive evacuations from Libya, more than 500 Indians were still stranded in Tripoli.

‘Ask kin to leave Libya’: Sushma tweets, says situation worsening fast

Apr 19, 2019 19:07

In a tweet, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that though there had been massive evacuations from Libya, more than 500 Indians were still stranded in Tripoli. read more

The Sea-Watch 3 plucked 32 people from an unsafe boat off the coast of Libya on December 22, including three small children who are suffering from seasickness and four teenagers, who are travelling alone.

‘We are not fish’: Migrants onboard Sea-Watch 3 grow frustrated

Jan 04, 2019 21:03

The Sea-Watch 3 plucked 32 people from an unsafe boat off the coast of Libya on December 22, including three small children who are suffering from seasickness and four teenagers, who are travelling alone. read more

Libya has been a haven for Islamic militants since a 2011 uprising toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The country is split between rival governments, each backed by an array of local militias.

3 killed as militants attack Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli

Dec 25, 2018 15:21

Libya has been a haven for Islamic militants since a 2011 uprising toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The country is split between rival governments, each backed by an array of local militias. read more

Mohamad al-Amial, the coastal city’s municipal council spokesman said the find was made “a few days ago” and that the bodies were believed to be of Islamic State (IS) group members, although there was no confirmation.

75 bodies found in mass grave near Libya’s Sirte

Oct 10, 2018 21:36

Mohamad al-Amial, the coastal city’s municipal council spokesman said the find was made “a few days ago” and that the bodies were believed to be of Islamic State (IS) group members, although there was no confirmation. read more

Guards were unable to prevent the prisoners escaping as they feared for their own lives.

Riot in prison near Libya’s Tripoli helps prisoners escape, over 400 flee

Sep 03, 2018 08:43

Guards were unable to prevent the prisoners escaping as they feared for their own lives. read more

Oil trades near three-year high as Libya crisis tightens supply

Jun 28, 2018 16:28

US President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran’s oil customers end imports by a November 4 deadline, refusing any extensions or waivers to that timeline, as it targets the Persian Gulf state’s economy with sanctions.

Oil prices hit one-month high as hard US stance on Iran overshadows Saudi promise to boost output

Jun 27, 2018 15:35

US President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran’s oil customers end imports by a November 4 deadline, refusing any extensions or waivers to that timeline, as it targets the Persian Gulf state’s economy with sanctions. read more

Three separate operations took place on Saturday with the coastguard bringing ashore in Libya a total of 948 migrants, navy spokesman Ayoub Kacem said. Monday’s announcement by the navy came as Italy’s far-right interior minister Matteo Salvini was en...

Nearly 1,000 migrants rescued off Libya coast, says navy

Jun 25, 2018 15:55

Three separate operations took place on Saturday with the coastguard bringing ashore in Libya a total of 948 migrants, navy spokesman Ayoub Kacem said. Monday’s announcement by the navy came as Italy’s far-right interior minister Matteo Salvini was en... read more

North Korea has conducted all six of its nuclear tests at the Punggye-ri site, which consists of tunnels dug beneath Mount Mantap in the northeast of the country.

North Korea demolishes ‘nuclear test site’ with series of blasts

May 24, 2018 16:14

North Korea has conducted all six of its nuclear tests at the Punggye-ri site, which consists of tunnels dug beneath Mount Mantap in the northeast of the country. read more

The two bombers infiltrated the building in central Tripoli and fired on people inside, then detonated their explosives when their ammunition ran out, IS said in a statement circulated by its affiliated Amaq news agency

Islamic State attack Libyan election commission, 14 Killed

May 03, 2018 08:27

The two bombers infiltrated the building in central Tripoli and fired on people inside, then detonated their explosives when their ammunition ran out, IS said in a statement circulated by its affiliated Amaq news agency read more

Libya descended into chaos following the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with dozens of armed factions filling the power vacuum — each rounding up suspected opponents.

UN decries ‘sheer horror’ suffered by thousands detained in Libya

Apr 10, 2018 16:12

Libya descended into chaos following the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with dozens of armed factions filling the power vacuum — each rounding up suspected opponents. read more

The military’s Africa Command’s Wednesday statement said Abu Dawud had trained recruits by the terror network’s North Africa branch, known as Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb.

US says airstrike killed top al-Qaida leader in Libya

Mar 29, 2018 23:27

The military’s Africa Command’s Wednesday statement said Abu Dawud had trained recruits by the terror network’s North Africa branch, known as Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb. read more