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May 12, 2026 10:03 AM

Mexico sends 5th ship with humanitarian aid to Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said that Mexico is dispatching a fifth ship carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba amid worsening shortages faced by the Cuban people. During her morning press conference on Monday (local time), Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade Washington has maintained against Cuba since 1962. "We are going to continue sending humanitarian aid. In fact, a ship carrying humanitarian aid is leaving for Cuba today...

April 22, 2026 10:01 PM

India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme

India, on Wednesday, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026). The other countries include Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Ghana, Jordan, Lithuania, and Paraguay. India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by AIFF, which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy and future plans. The programme will be held onlin...

March 18, 2026 6:20 PM

Railways draws $942 million FDI in 11 years; exports at ₹26,000 crore:Ashwini Vaishnav

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the railway sector has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows of $942 million between 2014-15 and 2025-26 (up to December 2025). Citing the FDI policy circular dated October 15, 2020, he said 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in railway infrastructure. The permitted areas include suburban corridor projects through public-private partnerships, high-speed train projects, dedicated freight li...

February 24, 2026 10:10 AM

Romantic tryst led to Mexican cartel leader’s capture, death

A tip about drug lord Nemesio Oseguera's romantic liaisons led Mexican authorities to the cartel leader's hideout in a small town of Jalisco state where he was killed, Mexican authorities said on Monday in the first account of the ambush that spawned violence across much of Mexico. At least 62 people died in the early Sunday raid on Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," and in ensuing violence - including 25 members of the National Guard military police and 34 suspected gang members - as cartel loyal...

February 23, 2026 8:43 AM

Embassy warns Indians in Mexico as violence erupts after Cartel leader’s death

The Embassy of India in Mexico on Monday issued an advisory to Indian nationals residing in the country, urging them to exercise caution and shelter in place amid escalating violence following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, on Sunday. In a post on X, the Embassy said Indian nationals in Jalisco state — particularly in Puerto Vallarta, Chapala and Guadalajara — as well as in Tamaulipas state, including Re...

January 30, 2026 9:59 AM

Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Thursday on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island and long-time foe of the United States. The move, authorized by an executive order under a national emergency declaration, stopped short of specifying tariff rates or singling out any countries whose products could face U.S. tariffs. Cuba's state-run media shot back shortly after Trump's announcement, warning that the order threatene...

January 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Mexico sends 37 more cartel suspects to US amid rising tensions

Mexico has sent another 37 alleged members of criminal organizations to the United States, Mexico's security minister said on Tuesday. The handover of alleged cartel members is the third major transfer in the past year and brings the total number of transferred inmates to 92. The latest swap occurred amid growing tension with Washington over cartel activity and repeated threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to attack cartels with or without Mexican involvement. The recent set of prisoners wa...

November 8, 2025 9:53 AM

Peru denies ex-PM seeking asylum safe passage to Mexico

Peru's government on Friday said it will not grant safe passage to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who was granted asylum by Mexico, effectively blocking her departure from the country. Chavez faces conspiracy charges linked to former President Pedro Castillo's 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress, with prosecutors seeking a 25-year prison sentence. Chavez denies the allegations. President José Jerí confirmed the decision, saying Chavez "cannot travel to Mexico." The announcement underscor...

November 2, 2025 6:20 PM

Blaze at Mexico store kills 23, including children

A festive holiday weekend turned tragic for families in northwestern Mexico on Saturday when a deadly blaze engulfed a discount store in the city center of Hermosillo, killing at least 23 people and injuring a dozen. Mexico is celebrating the Day of the Dead this weekend with colourful festivities in which families honor and remember deceased loved ones. "I have ordered a thorough and transparent investigation to clarify the causes of the accident," Alfonso Durazo, governor of the state of Son...

October 13, 2025 10:42 PM

Torrential rains, flooding leave at least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico

Torrential rains that lashed Mexico last week have left at least 64 people dead and 65 missing, the government said Monday, after downpours triggered landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks. Mexican authorities have deployed thousands of personnel to help evacuate, clean up and monitor areas in Gulf Coast and central statesmost affected by the rains, which lasted through much of last week. Laura Velazquez, national coordinator of civil protection...