The family of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died aboard the MT Celestial in Oman waters, is demanding justice and the repatriation of his body. His wife alleges a lack of communication from the shipping company and seeks support for their two young children. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities for the body's return.
The wife of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died aboard the MT Celestial in Omani waters, is demanding justice and the repatriation of his body. The family alleges a lack of communication from the shipping company and requests government support, including a permanent career opportunity.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) is calling for urgent action after a 35-year-old officer died on a vessel off Oman. His body has been onboard for over two days without proper refrigeration, leading to a health risk for the crew.
India's West Bengal state has deported nearly 5,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, marking a key test for the ruling BJP's "detect, delete and deport" policy. The move has sparked tensions with Bangladesh, which insists on proper verification of citizenship before accepting repatriations, and raised concerns among rights groups about due process for those deported.
Over 3,000 Malawians, including children, are in a makeshift camp in Durban, South Africa, after fleeing escalating anti-immigrant threats and attacks. Many seek repatriation as xenophobic violence, linked to political campaigning, intensifies.
PM Modi expressed concerns to Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing about armed groups near the India-Myanmar border and the conflict's impact on Indian communities. Discussions also covered connectivity projects and the repatriation of Indians from cyber scam compounds.
Four critically endangered mountain bongos have been repatriated from Czechia to Kenya's Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. The operation, involving wildlife officers Ngenoh Erick Kibet and Christine Gichohi, aims to strengthen the species' gene pool and ensure its survival.
India extradites Prabhdeep Singh, a high-profile fugitive, from Azerbaijan in a major international narcotics investigation.
The woman started to feel unwell on the repatriation flight.
Another one of 17 Americans who are being flown home has mild symptoms, the US health department says.
One of five French people flown back to France on Sunday from the cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is showing symptoms of the illness, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said. “One of them showed symptoms in the repatriation plane,” he posted on social media. “These five passengers have immediately been placed in strict isolation until further notice. “They are getting medical treatment and will have tests and a medical check-up,” he added. Lecornu also said he would...
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights.
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights.
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights.
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights.
The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights.
UK health authorities are gearing up to receive about 24 people from a virus-hit cruise ship, who will be isolated in a hospital once used for Covid-19 patients, NHS officials said Saturday. They are currently on board the Dutch ship, the MV Hondius, due to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home to their home countries after weeks at sea, in a carefully prepared repatriation effort. Among them are about 24 British...
WHO chief to coordinate ship's arrival in Tenerife.
WHO chief to coordinate ship's arrival in Tenerife.
India urged Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for illegal immigrants, linking it to repatriation efforts. This response follows Bangladesh's concerns about potential "pushback" incidents after the BJP's West Bengal election victory, with Dhaka seeking cooperation for smooth deportations.
Spain says MV Hondius will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriationWhat is hantavirus, the infection thought to have killed three on cruise ship?A British crew member who became ill after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean will be medically evacuated, as the World Health Organization (WHO) said rare human-to-human spread of the deadly virus may have occurred on the vessel.The crew member is being prepared for medical evacuation from the MV Hondius along with a Dutch colleague, with Dutch authorities overseeing the operation. Continue reading...
Spain says MV Hondius will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriationWhat is hantavirus, the infection thought to have killed three on cruise ship?A British crew member who became ill after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean will be medically evacuated, as the World Health Organization (WHO) said rare human-to-human spread of the deadly virus may have occurred on the vessel.The crew member is being prepared for medical evacuation from the MV Hondius along with a Dutch colleague, with Dutch authorities overseeing the operation. Continue reading...
An exodus of workers will be damaging – and electoral change might help Britain escape instability and low growthWhile all eyes are on the Middle East and the risk of a global recession, a possible scenario with significant downside risk for the UK economy after the next general election is building: the impact of anti-immigration policies.We do not know enough about the actual policy changes a Reform UK-led government would impose, but if we get forced repatriation (including of some who were born in Britain) combined with a climate of fear, the economic disruption could be highly significant. Continue reading...
Nigeria is arranging voluntary repatriation flights for its citizens in South Africa following xenophobic attacks that have killed at least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants have registered, with numbers expected to rise. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to convey "profound concern" over documented attacks on Nigerian businesses and citizens.
