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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his Guyanese counterpart, Irfaan Ali, will meet Thursday on their countries' growing dispute over the oil-rich region of Essequibo, amid mounting international warnings against escalating the row. The meeting will be held in saint vincent and the grenadines, according to the Caribbean country's PM Ralph Gonsalves, who said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had also been invited at both sides' request. Gonsalves said in a letter to Maduro and Ali that the meeting would be held under the auspices of that organisation and another regional body, the Caribbean Community.

Motorists heading towards DND Flyway from Barapullah flyover in Delhi witnessed traffic jam early on Monday. The traffic remained halted on the flyover for about 10-15 minutes.

A change in the scheduled plan of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to Greater Noida came as a relief for commuters on the Expo Mart to Gautam Budh University (GBU) route on Monday.

Venezuela and Guyana pledge not to use force to settle the long-standing territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. Presidents Maduro and Ali held a face-to-face meeting, expressing their commitment to resolving the dispute in accordance with international law. They establish a mechanism to prevent incidents on the ground from escalating tensions. The leaders agree to meet again in Brazil within three months, with Brazil's leader acting as an interlocutor in the dispute. Both nations emphasize the pursuit of good neighborliness, peaceful coexistence, and unity in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy tour, starting in the Caribbean from April 12 to April 20, will culminate in Barbados on June 29. The tour will pass through Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, saint vincent and the grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. The West Indies are eagerly awaiting the trophy's arrival at six host venues.

The T20 World Cup co-hosts, West Indies, have reportedly received a terror threat from North Pakistan, according to reports. But Cricket West Indies has reassured about comprehensive safety protocols. Jonny Graves, the CEO of Cricket West Indies, has further addressed concerns regarding security, emphasizing confidence in safety arrangements.

The US State Department has paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective January 21. This measure, aimed at enhancing screening and vetting, will remain in effect until new immigrants are thoroughly vetted for eligibility and to ensure they won't rely on public assistance.

The US State Department has halted immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, and Pakistan, effective January 21. This indefinite pause is part of a reassessment of visa processing procedures. The department aims to crack down on applicants as part of this new initiative.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a three-nation tour from November 16th to 21st, 2024. He will visit Nigeria and Guyana to bolster strategic partnerships and participate in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years and to Guyana since 1968.

Nationals from 16 small island nations in the Caribbean and Pacific regions, the United Arab Emirates, Peru and Colombia will now be able to come to the Schengen area of the European Union without a visa.

Indian paddlers maintained their cent per cent record when they drubbed Northern Ireland, Australia at the C'wealth Games.

The 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest gathers nearly 2,000 participants from almost 200 countries. Highlights include Vasyl Ivanchuk's return for Ukraine, an 84-year-old participant, and five nine-year-old prodigies. The Cayman Islands and Luxembourg have the oldest teams by average age; Mongolia is the youngest team.

An annular solar eclipse is set to occur on October 14, visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil. However, it will not be visible in India. The eclipse will begin at 8:34 PM and end at 2:25 AM according to Time and Date. Other regions where the eclipse will be partially visible include West Africa, North America, South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic.