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.
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National Conference leader Omar Abdullah discussed BCCI's decision against the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, urging Pakistan to improve relations. Abdullah.. IndiaTimes
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.
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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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With the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s tragic demise, a lot is expected to change especially given the current geopolitical situation. Oneindia News talks to Ambassador K. P. Fabian, who served in the Indian Foreign Service between 1964 and 2000, during which time he was posted to Madagascar, Austria, Iran, Sri Lanka, Canada, Finland, Qatar, and Italy. He talks about how Raisi’s death would change Iran and Moscow’s relation and more. Watch
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An explosion on a ship anchored near Sri Lanka’s capital, on which a fire had been burning for several days, has prompted the crew’s evacuation, officials said.The container vessel MV X-Press Pearl..
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