‘Prompt & professional’: China thanks India for swift rescue of fire-hit cargo ship off Kerala coast, wishes success for further operations
Tuesday, 10 June 2025 () Following a massive fire on the Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast, China has expressed gratitude to India for its swift response in rescuing crew members, including Chinese nationals. The Indian Coast Guard deployed ships and aircraft for firefighting and rescue operations after the explosion on June 9.
A massive explosion rocked the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast on Monday. The underdeck blast triggered thick smoke and fire, prompting 18 of the 22 crew to abandon ship. The Indian Navy swiftly diverted INS Surat for rescue, while the Coast Guard joined...
India has crossed 7,000 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala reporting the highest spike and three new deaths. The XFG variant, a sub-lineage of Omicron with strong immune evasion, has been detected across the country, raising global alarm. Originating in Canada, the variant carries four spike protein mutations. Globally, SARS-CoV-2 activity is rising, especially in South-East Asia and Eastern Mediterranean regions, with test positivity rates matching last year’s peak. WHO continues to monitor the spread amid poor ICU and hospitalization data from heavily affected regions.
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India is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19, with over 6,000 active cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi.. IndiaTimes
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China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan. Beijing condemned the speech as provocative and divisive, accusing Hegseth of inciting bloc confrontation and pushing a Cold War mentality. China's foreign ministry dismissed the U.S. accusations as defamatory and asserted that only Washington deserved the label of a hegemonic power. The fiery exchange underscores growing regional tensions over Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific power balance.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a dramatic warning to Israel, threatening sanctions if Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues. Speaking from Singapore, he urged Israel to adopt a “humanitarian response” and called on European nations to “harden the collective position.” Macron emphasized the urgency, stating action was needed within hours or days. He also reiterated the necessity of recognizing a Palestinian state, calling it both a moral duty and political necessity. His statement signals growing European impatience as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens and diplomatic tensions mount over aid blockades.
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The Kerala state government has declared a statewide emergency after the Liberian-flagged cargo ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off its coast on Sunday. The ship was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo like calcium carbide, which releases flammable acetylene gas. The incident has triggered fears of a major ecological disaster. Authorities have issued alerts for potential oil spills and toxic container drift, especially in southern Kollam and Alappuzha. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed two vessels and a Dornier aircraft to contain the spill, as over 450 metric tonnes of oil and diesel are feared to have leaked into the Arabian Sea. While all 24 crew members were rescued, residents and fishermen are urged to stay away from affected areas as coastal contamination looms.
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Disaster strikes off the Kochi coast as the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 tilts dangerously, spilling containers into the Arabian Sea — some filled with low sulfur fuel. Indian Navy and Coast Guard launch a high-stakes rescue mission, saving 21 of 24 crew members, including nationals from Russia, the Philippines, Ukraine, and Georgia. Aerial footage shows liferafts dropped from an ICG Dornier, as Kerala braces for a possible environmental crisis. With fuel containers likely to wash ashore and oil slicks spreading, the threat is far from over. This is an international emergency unfolding in real time.
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