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October 17, 2025 9:23 PM October 17, 2025 9:23 PM

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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan, Fourth in Less Than a Month

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan this evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred 47 km north-northwest of Khandud at a...

October 17, 2025 8:21 PM October 17, 2025 8:21 PM

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Explosion at Bucharest Apartment Block Kills 3, Injures 14

An explosion at an eight-storey apartment block in Romania's capital Bucharest collapsed floors, killing three people and injuring 14 today. The blast also broke windows at a nearby high school. According to local media reports, the explosion completely collapsed two floors in the building and affec...

October 17, 2025 7:01 PM October 17, 2025 7:01 PM

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UN Agency Increases Food Deliveries to Gaza, Warns Needs Still Unmet

The U.N. World Food Programme(WFP) said today, it has brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect, but that still fell short of the scale of need in the enclave. WFP spokesperson Abeer Etefa said reporters in Geneva that the ceasefire ha...

October 17, 2025 6:34 PM October 17, 2025 6:34 PM

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Bangladesh Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty for Former PM Hasina Over July Movement Crimes

The Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sought the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in a case related to alleged crimes against humanity during the July Movement. Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam ma...

October 17, 2025 6:16 PM October 17, 2025 6:16 PM

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Violent Clashes Erupt Near Bangladesh Parliament Ahead of July Charter Signing

The area surrounding Bangladesh’s Parliament turned into a scene of violent confrontation today as protesters clashed with police and security forces while attempting to rally ahead of the signing of the July National Charter. The demonstrators - comprising those injured in the July Uprising of 2024...

October 17, 2025 12:54 PM October 17, 2025 12:54 PM

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IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery and Reform Momentum

  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka for maintaining strong momentum under its reform program, noting that the island nation is firmly on the path to recovery after its severe economic crisis. At a briefing on the regional economic outlook, IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishn...

October 17, 2025 12:24 PM October 17, 2025 12:24 PM

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Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya Lauds NITI Aayog’s Role in Evidence-Based Policymaking

    Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Nireka Amarasuriya has praised NITI Aayog for its pivotal role as a policy think tank. Dr. Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog in New Delhi yesterday. She expressed interest in understanding the organisation's functioning and evidence-based policymaking.      Th...

October 17, 2025 11:49 AM October 17, 2025 11:49 AM

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NSA Ajit Doval Holds Key Security Talks with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Officials in Bishkek

  National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with the Secretary of the Security Council of Uzbekistan, Viktor Makhmudov in Bishkek. The Indian Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic informed that both sides reviewed bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and intelligence cooperation, and also exchang...