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Topic: Sudan

‘Out of food, surviving on tap water’ — hiding in hotels & bunkers, Indians stranded in Sudan await evacuation

Three Indian nationals stranded in Sudan amid clashes between army & paramilitary narrate harrowing experiences as violence continues in Khartoum for 5th day despite US-brokered ceasefire.

Germany forced to halt evacuation mission from Sudan due to fighting in Khartoum, says Spiegel

Fighting erupted in Sudan on Saturday, killing at least 185 people and derailing an internationally backed plan for transition to civilian democracy in the country.

BJP-Congress Twitter war over Indians trapped in Sudan. Jaishankar slams Siddaramaiah, Jairam Ramesh weighs in

After foreign minister's curt response to his message seeking help, former Karnataka chief minister asks him to point someone who can help if he is 'busy getting appalled'.

Japan prepares to evacuate citizens from Sudan

Japan's foreign minister asked the defense minister to use the Self-Defense Forces' plane for the evacuation, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno.

Killed by stray bullet in Sudan clashes, Indian ex-serviceman’s body shifted to hospital after 2 days

Albert Augustine was hit by a bullet in Khartoum Saturday, when clashes erupted between Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces. Wife & daughter moved to safety, says Indian embassy.

‘Almost impossible’ to provide aid in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, says IFRC

Fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed at least 185 people and injured more than 1,800.

Antony Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals after US diplomatic convoy comes under fire

Blinken, speaking in Japan, said the diplomatic convoy that came under fire on Monday was flying US flags and all in the convoy were safe.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.