Ports

"I Don't Want To Die": Blast Traumatises Beirut Children

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 11, 2020

"I don't want to die." Those were the first words Hiba's six-year-old son screamed after the massive explosion at Beirut port sent shards of glass flying around their house.

3 More Arrested In Connection With Drugs Seized In Navi Mumbai

Mumbai News | ANI | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Three more accused were arrested late on Monday night in connection with the seizure of 191 kgs of drugs worth around Rs 1,000 crores at Nhava Sheva port of Navi Mumbai by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the Customs.

Coronavirus Found On Frozen Seafood Packaging In China For Second Time

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Authorities in China have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood that arrived from the port city of Dalian, which recently battled a surge of cases, a local government said on Tuesday.

Lebanon's Leaders Warned In July About Explosives At Port: Documents

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Lebanese security officials warned the prime minister and president last month that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in Beirut's port posed a security risk and could destroy the capital if it exploded, according to documents seen by Reuters and senior security sources.

India Sending More Relief Material To Lebanon After Explosion: UN Envoy

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 10, 2020

India is immediately sending relief and humanitarian material of medicines, foodstuff and essential items to Lebanon and is discussing with the authorities there on any further contributions to help alleviate difficulties on ground in the wake of the massive explosion last week that destroyed the port of Beirut and killed more than 150 people.

Lebanon PM Announces Resignation Of Government Over Deadly Beirut Blasts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 10, 2020

Lebanon's prime minister Hassan Diab announced his government's resignation Monday amid popular outrage over the deadly Beirut port explosion that has reignited angry street protests.

Lebanon Prime Minister To Announce Government Resignation Over Beirut Blast: Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 10, 2020

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab was expected to announce his government's resignation Monday amid popular outrage over the deadly Beirut port explosion that has reignited angry street protests.

Lebanon Government On Brink As Fourth Minister Quits Since Beirut Blasts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 10, 2020

Lebanon's finance minister stepped down Monday in the fourth resignation from a government under fire over the deadly port blast that ripped through the capital, a ministry official told AFP.

Lypertek Tevi True Wireless Earphones Review

Ali Pardiwala | Monday August 10, 2020

A little-known brand called Lypertek is making waves in the audiophile community, thanks to the Tevi true wireless earphones. Are these Rs. 6,999 earphones with aptX support the best you can buy for the price? Find out in our review.

Drugs Worth Rs 1,000 Crore Seized In Navi Mumbai, 2 Arrested

India News | ANI | Monday August 10, 2020

In a joint operation of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the Customs, 191 kgs of drugs worth around Rs 1,000 crores were seized at Nhava Sheva port of Navi Mumbai, the DRI said.

"Big Day For Andaman, Nicobar": PM On Submarine Cable To Boost Network

India News | Reported By Monideepa Banerjie, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Monday August 10, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation via video conferencing the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair, which "will enable delivery of faster and more reliable mobile and landline telecom services to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, at par with other parts of India," said an official statement.

World Donors Pledge Over 250 Million Euros To Aid Blast-Hit Lebanon: France

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 10, 2020

World leaders on Sunday pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be delivered "directly" to a population reeling from the deadly port blast in Beirut.

Donor Countries Pledge "Major" Disaster Aid To Blast-Stricken Lebanon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 9, 2020

Donor countries on Sunday pledged to muster "major resources" to help Lebanon deal with the aftermath of the deadly Beirut port blast, saying assistance will be "directly delivered to the Lebanese population".

Emmanuel Macron Urges For Speedy Global Response To Lebanon Disaster

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 9, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for speedy international backing for disaster-struck Lebanon and urged its leaders to prevent "chaos" as he opened an emergency aid conference following Beirut's deadly port blast.

Lebanon Information Minister Quits Amid Protests Over Deadly Beirut Blast

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 9, 2020

Lebanon's information minister Manal Abdel Samad on Sunday quit in the first government resignation since a deadly port blast killed more than 150 people and destroyed swathes of the capital.