International

September 18, 2025 10:38 AM September 18, 2025 10:38 AM

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India Reacts to Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact, Vows to Safeguard National Security

The Ministry of External Affairs today said it will study the implications of the strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for India's national security as well as for regional and global stability. In response to media queries on reports of the signing of the pact between Sau...

September 18, 2025 10:36 AM September 18, 2025 10:36 AM

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Trump Designates Antifa as Major Terrorist Organization Following Charlie Kirk’s Death

US President Donald Trump has officially designated Antifa as a major terrorist organisation, days after the killing of his close aide and right-wing political activist, Charlie Kirk. Mr Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform that he is designating Antifa, a sick, dangerous, radical left...

September 18, 2025 10:31 AM September 18, 2025 10:31 AM

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Israeli Military Opens Additional Route for Gaza Civilians Amid Escalating Conflict

The Israeli military yesterday said it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants. Hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering in the city, and many ...

September 18, 2025 9:03 AM September 18, 2025 9:03 AM

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Fed Lowers Interest Rate Amid Slowing Labour Market and Inflation Concerns

The US Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points - its first cut since December last year - as the United States grapples with a stalling labour market and slower economic growth. The Fed cut reduces the federal funds rate - what banks charge each other for sh...

September 18, 2025 9:25 AM September 18, 2025 9:25 AM

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UNICEF Calls on Taliban to Restore Girls’ Access to Education at All Levels

Calling on the Taliban of Afghanistan to allow girls to pursue education at all levels, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the restrictions on girls' education have confined them to their homes and they are increasingly facing mental health problems, ...

September 17, 2025 10:04 PM September 17, 2025 10:04 PM

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Sri Lanka Holds Interfaith Prayers to Mark PM Modi’s 75th Birthday

Special prayers were held across Sri Lanka on Tuesday to mark the 75th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting interfaith goodwill towards the Indian leader. In Colombo, the Bohra community held a service at the Hussaini mosque, while Buddhist monks at the Mahabodhi Society invok...

September 17, 2025 9:52 PM September 17, 2025 9:52 PM

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Bangladesh Faces Severe Dengue Outbreak with Over 156 Deaths and Rising Cases

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe outbreak of dengue fever, with hospitals across the country struggling to cope with the rising number of patients. Health authorities have reported a surge in cases over the past few weeks, particularly in Dhaka and other major cities. The Directorate General of...