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November 28, 2025 1:04 PM

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India secures third rank in Asia Power Index 2025

India has secured third ranking in the Asia Power Index 2025, while the U.S. and China occupy the first and second spots. Australia-based think tank, Lowy Institute, recently released its annual Asia Power Index, which assesses the ability of nations, particularly of those in the Asian continent, to...

November 28, 2025 11:44 AM

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Speculation Grows Over Health of Pakistan’s Jailed Former PM Imran Khan

Speculation surrounding the well-being of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan continues to intensify after unverified Afghan media reports claimed that he had died while in custody at Adiala Jail. In response, his son, Kasim Khan, has publicly demanded confirmation that his father is ...

November 28, 2025 10:48 AM

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UAE Leaders order release of thousands of inmates ahead of 54th Union Day

The UAE’s leaders have ordered the release of thousands of inmates across the country ahead of the 54th Union Day, marking one of the largest collective pardons in recent years.     UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional facilities na...

November 28, 2025 1:59 PM

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56 killed, 21 missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah continues to hammer Sri Lanka with relentless rain, landslides and rising floodwaters, pushing the death toll to 56, with 21 people still missing and nearly 44,000 people affected across multiple districts. Several areas remain submerged, and water levels in several reservoirs and Riv...

November 28, 2025 1:58 PM

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Death toll in Hong Kong apartment fire rises to 128

The death toll in a major fire that broke out at a residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 128. The Fire Services Department has dispatched a total of 304 fire engines and rescue vehicles, and used drones to monitor heat levels to prevent rekindling.     Three men responsible for the renovatio...

November 27, 2025 10:16 PM

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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Kills 65, Rescue Operations Continue Amid Thick Smoke

In Hong Kong, the death toll from a fire that tore through a apartment complex has risen to 75. A government spokesperson told news agencies that fire fighters are battling the blaze at the high-rise residential complex for the second day today. The thick smoke continues to pour out of some apartmen...

November 27, 2025 9:23 PM

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Nepali Congress CWC Meets Amid Push for Special General Convention

A meeting of the Nepali Congress central working committee is scheduled for coming Friday on November 28. Office-bearers of the central working committee, members, invitee members and presidents of the province working committee have been requested for their presence in the meeting.   A special asse...