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Topic: Zimbabwe

Shankar’s lonely journey ends: Tragic tale of Delhi Zoo elephant who spent 13 yrs in shackles & solitary

While zoo authorities said probe is underway to find out reasons behind his death, experts say it's damning indictment on India's zoo system. Shankar arrived in India in 1998.

For the first time in 4 decades, Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to mitigate food shortages

Communities in southern Africa are facing acute hunger due to an El Nino-induced drought. Neighbouring Namibia, too, last month distributed elephant meat among those affected.

‘Strong ties:’ Zimbabwe VP in Delhi to attend the 19th CII India-Africa biz conclave

Foreign secy said Chiwenga’s participation reinforces India’s commitment to a stronger and collaborative relationship with Africa.

India, Zimbabwe explore ways to boost bilateral trade in Delhi

Two countries plan to sign deals in digital transformation, telemedicine, rough diamonds, and more.

Hungary’s reaction to Bolsonaro video leak, Zimbabwe drought & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

Heath Streak, first Zimbabwe cricketer to claim 100 ODI wickets, succumbs to cancer at 49

Streak was also only Zimbabwean cricketer to achieve double feat of 100 Test wickets and 1,000 Test runs. He had dismissed false rumours of his death less than 2 weeks ago.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa garners 53% vote in presidential polls, opposition rejects outcome

According to Zimbabwe's election body, incumbent president Mnangagwa secured 53% of vote share while his main challenger, Nelson Chamisa, secured 44%.

Ex-Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak ‘hurt & upset’ by death rumour, wants source to say sorry

The bizarre rumour spread like wildfire early Wednesday, more so after Streak’s teammate Henry Olonga ‘confirmed’ it on X.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.