Sudan

Donald Trump steps up attack on judge, court system over travel ban

It is unusual for a sitting president to attack a member of the judiciary, which the US Constitution designates as a check on the power of the executive branch and Congress.
 

Feb 06, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

United States federal judge blocks Donald Trump travel ban nationwide

The temporary restraining order issued by US District Judge James Robart.

Feb 04, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Migration, Brexit and Donald Trump to dominate European Union summit

European Union leaders will try to rally together to revive the beleaguered bloc at a special summit in Malta Friday in the face of "threats" from migration, Brexit and Donald Trump.

Feb 03, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Post ban, Syrian envoy dubs U.S. as ''sponsor of terrorism''

Donald Trump's executive order last week put a 120-day halt on the U.S. refugee program.

Feb 02, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Pakistan could be included in White House ban list

White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has suggested that countries like Pakistan could also be added to the banned list of seven Muslim countries as far as migration is concerned.

Jan 30, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' could hurt global fight against terrorism: Indonesia

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, says President Donald Trump's ban on citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the US could hurt the global fight against terrorism.

Jan 30, 2017, 12:11 PM IST

Donald Trump agrees to refugee intake from Australia: PM Malcolm Turnbull

The Australian PM declined to provide further details on the deal, saying it was for US authorities vetting people on the islands.

Jan 30, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

Thousands gather around Washington to protest Donald Trump travel ban

Similar protests were taking place outside the White House and across the United States.

Jan 30, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

Merkel says Trump immigration ban 'not justified'

Merkel had reminded the US billionaire of his human rights responsibilities.

Jan 29, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

Donald Trump to speak with Saudi King, UAE and S Korea President

Trump bars citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US and suspends the admission of all refugees for 120 days.

Jan 29, 2017, 11:54 AM IST

Will welcome those fleeing terror, war: Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his country`s welcome to refugees after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning people from seven countries from entering the US.

Jan 29, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

Now is not the time to build walls — Iran's Hassan Rouhani tells Donald Trump

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump on Saturday, saying now was "not the time to build walls between nations". 

Jan 28, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Donald Trump restricts entry of refugees in US from these seven Muslim countries

People from countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia will face "extreme vetting", US President Donald Trump said.

Jan 28, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

Indonesia to probe arms smuggling claims against peacekeepers in Sudan

Indonesia will on Wednesday send a team to Sudan to investigate allegations that its peacekeepers stationed there with the United Nations tried to smuggle arms out of the country, officials said. 

Jan 25, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Donald Trump expected to order temporary ban on refugees

Another order will block visas being issued to anyone from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
 

Jan 25, 2017, 09:12 AM IST

Sudan says keen to normalise US ties despite sanctions

Sudan said Tuesday it will press ahead with efforts to normalise ties with the United States despite Washington extending sanctions imposed on Khartoum that adversely impact the east African country.

Nov 02, 2016, 00:36 AM IST

South Sudan says rebels kill 21 civilians in ambush

Rebels attacked trucks carrying civilians in South Sudan, killing 21 people, the government said, as violence between rival forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and his former vice president risks dragging the country back into civil war.

Oct 10, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

42 killed in migrant boat capsize off Egypt's coast

The coast guard have rescued some 150 survivors from the boat, meaning some 400 were still missing. 

Sep 22, 2016, 09:57 AM IST

Watery diarrhea in Sudan's Blue Nile, Sinnar states kills 27

The health committee at the Sudanese parliament on Sunday announced that 27 people died due to infection by watery diarrhea in Sudan's Blue Nile and Sinnar states, Sudan Tribune reported.

Sep 19, 2016, 04:32 AM IST

US praises IAF for South Sudan evacuation

US Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James has praised the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the "magnificent execution" of `Operation Sankat Mochan` which evacuated Indian civilians trapped in South Sudan last month.

Aug 18, 2016, 09:43 AM IST