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September 24, 2025 6:20 PM September 24, 2025 6:20 PM

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7th Future Food Forum 2025 opened in Dubai

The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 opened in Dubai, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to explore pathways for advancing food security, trade, and innovation across the Global South. The discussions focused on building resilient food ecosystems through technology, sustainabl...

September 24, 2025 9:27 PM September 24, 2025 9:27 PM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc across South-East Asia

Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaked havoc in Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines and South China, causing severe flooding and destruction of infrastructure. 17 people died and 18 were injured in Taiwan due to Typhoon Ragasa. It continues to batter Taiwan's eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, bring...

September 24, 2025 1:02 PM September 24, 2025 1:02 PM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Heads for China After Taiwan, Philippines Destruction

After causing immense destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines over the past two days, super typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years, is set to make landfall between the Chinese cities of Taishan and Zhanjiang between Wednesday afternoon and evening.   Fourteen people have died so far in Taiw...

September 24, 2025 12:51 PM September 24, 2025 12:51 PM

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Sri Lanka Central Bank Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 7.75%

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75 percent. The decision, taken at its meeting yesterday, comes after reviewing domestic and global economic conditions. The Board noted that the current policy stance is consisten...

September 24, 2025 10:55 AM September 24, 2025 10:55 AM

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Iran’s Khamenei Warns Against Nuclear Talks with US

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has warned against nuclear negotiations with the US under the current circumstances, stating that they would not serve Iran's national interests. He further cautioned that such talks could result in major losses for Iran, some of which might be irreparable. Khame...

September 24, 2025 1:43 PM September 24, 2025 1:43 PM

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India’s Naval Chief Meets Sri Lankan PM, Discusses Defence Cooperation

Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo yesterday, where he held comprehensive talks on strengthening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation.   The naval chief also engaged with senior defence officials and commanders ...

September 24, 2025 10:43 AM September 24, 2025 10:43 AM

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PM Modi Expresses Condolences on Demise of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed his condolences on the demise of Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al Sheikh. In a social media post, Mr Modi shared thoughts and prayers with the people of Saudi Arabia in this time of grief. The Ro...

September 24, 2025 10:20 AM September 24, 2025 10:20 AM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Kills 14 in Taiwan, Dozens Missing

Super Typhoon Ragasa killed 14 people in Taiwan, with dozens missing. The Typhoon pounded the island with torrential rains and brought widespread damage to parts of East Asia. The outer rim of Typhoon has been bearing down on Taiwan since Monday as its path moves down towards the southern Chinese co...