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Guterres condemns killing of over 100 around food convoy in Gaza
United Nations, March 1 (IANS)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of more than 100 people in incidents in northern Gaza and repeated his demands for a ceasefire, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
On the day Gaza’s Health Ministry announced that the death toll crossed the 30,000 mark since Israel’s attacks began on October 8, 104 people were killed and more than 700 injured in the incidents around a food convoy in the Gaza City area, according to the Palestine news agency, Wafa. The agency said that according to medical sources, Israeli troops had opened fire with heavy machine guns at people
waiting for trucks laden with humanitarian assistance for distribution. “The Secretary-General condemns the incident today in northern Gaza in which more than a hundred people were reportedly killed or injured while seeking life-saving aid,” Dujarric said. He added that Guterres “is appalled by the tragic human toll of the conflict in Gaza, in which more than 30,000
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Germany beat Netherlands to qualify for Paris Olympics in women’s football The Hague Feb 29 (IANS)
Germany secured a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s football event with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League’s third-place play-off. Klara Buhl and Lea Schuller struck second-half goals to give Germany victory in Heerenveen and, with it, the bronze medal and Europe’s third berth in the Olympic women’s football tournament alongside Spain and hosts
France. The third-place play-off in the Nations League was the last chance for the two teams to qualify for Paris 2024. Spain captured a ticket last Friday by defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in Seville in the semifinals of the tournament, while France, already assured an Olympic spot as the host, beat Germany 2-1. Following this win, Germany joins Spain, who clinched the Nations League title by defeating France 2-0, and the host nation France, as the three European representatives in the Olympic women’s football tournament.
women’s football tournaments. They won gold in 2016 at Rio Olympics (but did not qualify to defend the title in 2021) and also took bronze in 2000, 2004 and 2008. A total of 12 teams will play in the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Games. Matches will be played in Bordeaux, Decines, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Paris (with the final at Parc des Princes) and Saint-Etienne. Also qualified so far are defending champions Canada, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, New Zealand and four-time winners the United States, with two teams from Africa to be decided in April.
Germany have participated in five of the seven Olympic
Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred honorary knighthood by King Charles III New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS)
Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. He has been made Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by King Charles III “for services to UK and India business relations”. The KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals. Sunil Bharti Mittal said: “I am deeply humbled by this gracious recognition www.mccq.org.au
from His Majesty, King Charles. UK and India have historical relations, which are now entering a new era of increased cooperation and collaboration.” “I remain committed to working towards strengthening the economic and bilateral trade relationships between our two great nations. I am thankful to the Government of UK, whose support and keen attention to the needs of business has been critical in making the country an attractive investment destination.” In 2007, Sunil Mittal was bestowed the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours, awarded to individuals for demonstrating distinguished services of high order.
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MARCH 2024 - Vol 1, Issue 1
Prince Harry loses appeal over personal security downgrade while in UK determined on a case-by-case basis, with bespoke arrangeLONDON – Prince Harry ments tailored specifically has lost his High Court challenge against the British to him rather than automatic provisions granted to full-time government regarding the level of security protection he working royals. received while in the United During the legal proceedings Kingdom. held in December, much of According to the British me- the discussion surrounding dia, the legal battle stemmed security arrangements for from a decision to downgrade senior figures was conducted Prince Harry’s security status in private. after he stepped back from his The ruling concluded on role as a “working royal.” Wednesday that there was no unlawfulness in the decision Despite efforts by his legal to downgrade Prince Harry’s team to contest the ruling, security status. arguing unfairness in the decision-making process, the High Court ultimately upheld The court found the decision rational and devoid of prothe government’s stance. cedural unfairness, affirming The Home Office, responsible the government’s position. (Anadolu) for security arrangements, maintained that Prince Harry’s security would be London, Feb 29 (PNA)
Jaishankar’s Korea visit: A further step to enhance ties with diaspora Tel Aviv, Feb 1 (IANS)
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Continuing with his endeavours to further cement India’s relations with its diaspora, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet the small but significant Indian community in the Republic of Korea as he begins his first visit to Seoul on March 5.
According to recent MEA estimates, more than 1,300 Indian students are studying in South Korea and a large number of them are pursuing post-graduate and Ph.D programmes, mostly in pure sciences.
With popular education destinations like the UK and Canada tightening immiWhile one is well aware of gration rules, many Indian the Korea-based Indian actor students are considering Anupam Tripathi who became Korea owing to its quality a household name after ‘Squid education, affordable tuition Games’, the nation is home fees, and the cost of living. to around 15,000 Indians with many professionals For instance, a Korean D-2 contributing to the country’s Student Visa permits working IT, shipping, and automobile up to 20 hours per week and sectors. after graduation, students can apply for a D-10 visa and start Some other notable Indian looking for jobs. names in the country include Aria, originally named In September last year, Gauthami, a member of a Minister Lim Sang Woo global K-pop girl group called (Deputy Head of Mission), X:IN. Embassy of the Republic of Korea, said Korea is keen on The visit of EAM Jaishankar, more students, researchers, who has always thanked and and highly skilled workers, praised the diaspora while and aims to attract 3,00,000 calling them ambassadors of international students by India, comes at a time when a 2027. significant number of Indians are choosing the nation as a The two countries were also study-abroad destination. continued on pg. 2
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