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  Five Indians kidnapped in Mali amid growing Al-Qaeda-activities, Embassy pushes for safe release

  World | November 10, 2025 13:29 IST

  Five Indian nationals have been kidnapped in Mali, with the Indian Embassy confirming active coordination with local authorities for their safe release. The abduction has taken place at a moment when the terror group JNIM is intensifying attacks and isolating Bamako.

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  Five Indian nationals abducted in Mali amid surging unrest by al-Qaeda, Islamic State

  World | November 08, 2025 11:15 IST

  Mali, which is currently ruled by a military junta, has been lately struggling to contain the surging unrest in the country and has blamed the al-Qaeda and the Islamic State for it. Amid the increasing unrest in the country, kidnapping of foreigners have increased there.

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  Three Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda linked terror strikes in Mali, India seeks urgent action

  India | July 03, 2025 7:12 IST

  A day after the Indians were abducted, New Delhi on Wednesday called upon the Mali government to take all necessary measures to secure their "safe and expeditious" release.

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  Mali: 21 civilians, including 11 children killed in drone attacks on village near Algerian border

  World | August 26, 2024 7:20 IST

  The strikes Sunday targeted a pharmacy, then other strikes followed that targeted people gathering in the vicinity of the initial damage, the coalition said in a statement.

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  International Criminal Court convicts al-Qaeda-linked leader of committing war crimes in Mali

  World | June 26, 2024 18:48 IST

  Mali is one of the countries in the West African region which has long battled an insurgency by armed terror groups including ISIS and al-Qaeda. Al Hassan was accused of involvement in rape, torture, persecution, enforced marriages and sexual slavery under the Ansar Dine group.

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  Mali gold mine collapse: More than 70 bodies recovered so far, search operation underway

  World | January 25, 2024 6:47 IST

  Artisanal mining is a common activity across much of West Africa and has risen in recent years due to growing demand for metals and rising prices. Deadly accidents are frequent as artisanal miners often use old-fashioned and unregulated methods of digging.

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  Mali: At least 73 killed, several injured after gold mine collapsed

  World | January 24, 2024 18:20 IST

  The latest death toll came on Wednesday as the local authorities found the bodies of 73 people from the gold mine site.

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  Philippines: World's 'saddest elephant' Mali dies in Manila Zoo after decades of loneliness

  World | November 29, 2023 17:40 IST

  Mali came to the Philippines as a gift from the Sri Lankan government in 1981, when she was 11 months old. After the passing of another elephant Shiva in 1990, Mali remains the sole elephant in the Manila Zoo, becoming a star attraction for children and adults.

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  Mali: Twin attacks by Islamist terrorists kill 49 civilians, 15 soldiers

  World | September 08, 2023 7:54 IST

  Malian forces killed 50 assailants in response to the attacks. Three days of national mourning will be observed in Mali to honour the deceased civilians and soldiers.

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  Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on Mali sanctions extension; UK calls move 'reckless use of veto'

  World | August 31, 2023 7:48 IST

  13 Security Council members voted in favour of a resolution, drafted by France and UAE, to extend the sanctions by the United Nations and independent monitoring for another year. Russia, during voting, cast a veto, while China abstained from voting on Wednesday.

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  Putin urges for 'peaceful resolution' in Niger after military coup in telephonic call with Mali Prez

  World | August 15, 2023 22:52 IST

  "In particular, [they] emphasized the need to settle the situation around the Republic of Niger exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," said the Kremlin in a statement.

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  Mali: At least 15 people killed and dozens injured in bus crash

  World | June 14, 2023 14:41 IST

  The accident occurred Tuesday morning between Fana and Konobougou cities in the country’s south, said Mama Djenepo, the secretary general for Mali’s ministry of transport.

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  31 killed by terrorists' attack on bus in Mali: Source

  World | December 04, 2021 8:33 IST

  The incident took place not far from the eastern Malian town of Bandiagara, the Mopti region, according to the source.

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  Turkey added to FATF's 'gray list', Pakistan to remain there

  World | October 22, 2021 8:28 IST

  Being put on FATF's gray list can scare away investors and creditors, hurting exports, output and consumption. It also can make global banks wary of doing business with a country.

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  Mali's President Bah N'Daw, PM Moctar Ouane arrested by mutinous soldiers

  World | May 25, 2021 6:33 IST

  Mutinous soldiers arrested Mali's transitional president and prime minister on Monday, hours after a government reshuffle left out two members of the junta that had seized power in a coup nine months earlier.

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  UN: 4 UN peacekeepers, 23 attackers killed in Mali

  World | April 06, 2021 7:45 IST

  UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric reiterated Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' salute on Friday to the bravery of Chadian peacekeepers who defended their camp in Aguelhok in the Kidal region, and his tribute to the four Chadians who lost their lives in the attack.

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  France announces killing of Al Qaeda military leader in Mali

  World | November 13, 2020 22:41 IST

  French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly announced on Friday that the country's forces have killed Bah ag Moussa, a military leader of Al Qaeda's North Africa wing, in Mali.

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  French airstrikes in Mali kill 50 Al-Qaeda terrorists

  World | November 03, 2020 18:09 IST

  Over 50 militants linked to the terror group Al-Qaeda were killed in central Mali in an airstrike launched by a French anti-jihadist force last week, claimed the government of France on Monday.

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  Spain and Mali both want Wolves forward Adama Traore

  Tennis | October 02, 2020 17:43 IST

  Spain coach Luis Enrique includes Traore in his squad on Friday for three upcoming matches, three days after Mali did the same.

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  Mali's president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announces resignation after soldiers mutiny

  World | August 19, 2020 7:11 IST

  Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation late Tuesday on state television, hours after mutinous soldiers fired shots into the air outside his home before detaining him and the prime minister.