Outrage over 'whites-only' party at Russian-run nightclub Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists who moved to Sri Lanka amid the war in Ukraine could be forced to leave after a "whites only" party was allegedly advertised at a Russian-run nightclub.
In a dramatic maritime rescue operation, nine crew members, including eight Indians and one Sri Lankan, were successfully rescued by the Indian warship INS Teg after their vessel, the 'Prestige Falcon,' capsized off the coast of Oman. The incident, which occurred on July 15th, left 16 crew members stranded, prompting swift action from Indian and Omani maritime authorities. The 'Prestige Falcon,' sailing under the Comoros flag, capsized approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah in Oman's Wilayat of Duqm. Of the 16 crew members onboard, 13 were Indian nationals and three were Sri Lankan citizens. While nine survivors have been safely rescued, efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining crew.
#PrestigeFalcon #OmanCoast #IndianWarship #RescueMission #INSteg #MaritimeRescue #IndianNavy #SriLankanCrew #CapsizedVessel #SearchAndRescue #InternationalEffort #NavalOperations #SwiftResponse #SeafarersSafety #OmaniAuthorities
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The oil tanker Prestige Falcon capsized off Oman's coast near Duqm port, resulting in the disappearance of its 16-member crew (13 Indians, 3 Sri Lankans). The incident occurred 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah. As of Thursday, search efforts continued with the vessel underwater and inverted. No oil leaks were reported. The tanker was en route to Aden, Yemen. Duqm, a crucial economic center for Oman's oil and gas projects, houses major installations. The cause of the capsize remains unknown.
#PrestigeFalcon #OmanCoast #DuqmPort #OmanShipSink #IndiansinOman #OmanIndia #Omannews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have formally commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo. Funded by a USD 6 million grant from India, the MRCC aims to enhance maritime safety across the region. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in India-Sri Lanka relations, highlighting cooperation in various sectors including power, energy, connectivity, port infrastructure, aviation, digital technology, health, food security, education, and tourism. Join us as we delve into this major development and its implications for regional safety and cooperation.
#IndiaSriLanka #MaritimeSafety #MRCC #EAMJaishankar #RanilWickremesinghe #India #SriLanka #BilateralRelations #NeighbourhoodFirst #SAGAR #PMModi #MaritimeSecurity #Cooperation #ForeignRelations
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In a strange twist of fate, losing her sight in a tragic terror attack more than two decades ago gave Ashcharya Jayakody a new vision to rebuild and become a famed fashion designer.
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Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak suggested that any deal made with Russia would not benefit Ukraine and that Moscow would just "drag (us) to hell".
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"Russia as a whole is open to the negotiation process, but first we need to understand how ready Ukraine is," Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said.
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A tragic incident occurred in the Kaluga Region as an Mi-28 helicopter crashed during a routine flight, resulting in the death of all crew members on board. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the fatal crash and assured that no damage was caused on the ground. The helicopter went down in a forested area near the village of Klenki, within the Zhizdrinsky District, approximately 150 kilometres (93 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Head of the Zhizdrinsky District Alexander Barybin provided this information, highlighting that the crash site is relatively remote.
#RussianHelicopterCrash #Mi28Crash #KalugaTragedy #AerospaceIncident #MilitaryAccident #HelicopterDisaster #CrewFatalities #TechnicalGlitch #AviationSafety #TragicLoss #CrashInvestigation #DefenseMinistry #ForestCrash #EmergencyResponse #FlightSafety
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Atlas United, Ukraine's largest music festival, took place for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022. Though much smaller than before, it offered revellers a desired break from the stress of the war.
#OIDW #DWVideos #AtlasUnited #UkraineMusicFestival #MusicFestival #UkraineWar #Resilience #CulturalRevival #WarTimeFestival #UkrainianSpirit #LiveMusic #Festival2024 #UkraineEvents #WarRelief #CommunityStrength #HopeAndMusic #UnityThroughMusic
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A mother of a child with cancer tells DW that she has no choice but to make a fraught escape to an unfamiliar country. Russia's aggression against Ukraine forces many critically ill patients to interrupt their treatment and flee urgently.
#OIDW #DWVideos #UkraineWar #RussiaAggression #CancerTreatment #ChildWithCancer #MedicalCrisis #RefugeeCrisis #WarImpact #HealthEmergency #UkrainianRefugees #HumanitarianCrisis #CriticalIllness #FamilyInExile #HealthcareAccess #ForcedMigration #WarTornUkraine
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