International

July 22, 2023 7:30 PM

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Algeria applies to Join BRICS Bank

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday said that the country has applied to join the BRICS group and submitted a request to become a shareholder member of the BRICS Bank.   The North African country is rich in oil and gas resources and seeking to diversify its economy.   The B...

July 22, 2023 7:23 PM

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Nepal: Three killed in road mishap in Itahari

Three people were killed when an overspeeding motorcycle and a pickup van with an Indian number plate collided with each other at Itahari of Sunsari district of Koshi Pradesh along the East-West Highway on Saturday. There were four people riding on the bike.   Injured in the accident were rushe...

July 22, 2023 6:01 PM

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Greece braces for more intense heat this weekend

Greece is bracing for more intense heat this weekend, with meteorologists warning that temperatures could climb as high as 45 degree.   The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) warns that central and eastern regions of the country are likely to see temperatures reaching 44 degree&nbs...

July 22, 2023 5:33 PM

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Myanmar junta kills 14 in Sagaing Massacre

Myanmar junta troops killed 11 civilians and three resistance fighters in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, on Friday, according to a media report. Troops stationed in Yinmabin town raided Sone Chaung village before dawn on Saturday, beheaded three Bo Tun Tauk People’s Defense Force members, who we...

July 22, 2023 4:19 PM

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Bangladesh is facing unprecedented economic challenges in election year

In Bangladesh, Foreign exchange reserves have been continuously declining in recent months while inflation is rising rapidly. According to Bangladesh Bank Data, forex reserves reduced to 23.56 US billion dollar in mid July from 46.15 US billion Dollar in December 2021 While inflation ...

July 22, 2023 2:01 PM

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Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes first woman to lead US Navy

Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become first woman in history to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations and member of Joint Chiefs of Staff. Franchetti, who is currently serving as the vice chief of naval operations, was commissioned in 1985 and has served as the commander of US Naval Forces Korea. She ...

July 22, 2023 11:05 AM

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North Korea fires cruise missiles into Yellow Sea

North Korea on Saturday fired several cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, situated between China and the Korean peninsula, confirmed South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The fresh launches have come just three days after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, w...

July 22, 2023 9:56 AM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin issues stern warning to Poland

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday issued a stern warning to Poland saying that it would treat any aggression against its ally Belarus as an attack on his own country. Putin’s remarks came following Poland’s move to enhance security on its own border in response to Wagner mercenary forces pr...

July 21, 2023 11:56 AM

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EU announces humanitarian aid of 7.6 million euros for Afghanistan

The European Union has announced humanitarian aid of 7.6 million euros for Afghanistan. The aid has been announced to tackle the alarming levels of food insecurity, economic crisis, and for restoring unirrigated land in six provinces around the nation. The EU's financial support will enable Afg...