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Three influential US lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50 pc tariffs imposed by Trump on India

New York/Washington, Dec 13: Three influential US lawmakers have introduced a resolution in Congress aimed at ending the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on India, saying the “irresponsible...

Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base

Bangkok, Dec 13: Myanmar's military on Saturday acknowledged there was an airstrike on a hospital in the western...

Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

Tehran, Dec 13: Iran introduced a new pricing tier on Saturday for its nationally subsidised gasoline, attempting to...

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Dubai, Dec 13: Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters have said. A foundation in...

34 dead in Myanmar’s nighttime airstrike on hospital

Bangkok, Dec 11: An airstrike by Myanmar's military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading...
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Explosion in boiler factory kills 15 in Pakistan’s Punjab

Lahore, Nov 21: At least 15 people were killed and several injured after the boiler of a factory exploded in Punjab province of Pakistan...

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files

Washington, Nov 20: President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to...

13 dead as bus plunges off bridge in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Nov 20: A passenger bus in Cambodia crashed off a bridge into a river on Thursday, killing at least 13 passengers and...

23 militants killed in Pak

Peshawar, Nov 20: Security forces killed 23 Taliban militants in two separate engagements in northwest Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan, the army said on Thursday. The troops...

Curfew reimposed after fresh tension in southern Nepal district, at least 10 injured

Kathmandu, Nov 20: Fresh tension erupted Thursday as 10 people were injured after Gen Z youths clashed with members of the ousted prime minister...

India on track to meet poverty-reduction goal, but 206 mn children still lack key services: UNICEF

New Delhi, Nov 20 : India is on course to meet its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of halving multidimensional poverty ahead of the...

UK defence secretary warns Russia it is ready to deal with any incursions after spy ship spotted

London, Nov 19: Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship...

Pak court orders police to stop harassing Indian Sikh woman who married local Muslim

Lahore, Nov 18: A high court in Pakistan on Tuesday ordered the police to stop harassing an Indian Sikh woman, who converted to Islam...

1 Israeli killed in West Bank attack as UN approves Trump’s Gaza plan

Jerusalem, Nov 18: An Israeli was killed and three were wounded in an attack Tuesday at an intersection in the West Bank, Israel's rescue...

UN climate conference host Brazil urges nations to negotiate, find solutions to global warming

Belem (Brazil), Nov 18: With a direct letter sent to nations, host country Brazil is shifting the UN climate conference into a higher gear. The...

Calm but tense Bangladesh under tight security as Awami League calls shutdown after Hasina verdict

New Delhi/Dhaka, Nov 18: Bangladesh on Tuesday remained calm but tense as security forces kept a tight grip on the streets across major cities,...

UN says verdict against Hasina ‘important’ step for victims but regrets death penalty

United Nations, Nov 18: The United Nations has said that the verdict against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against...
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