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September 19, 2025 9:24 AM September 19, 2025 9:24 AM

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US Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port to End, Effective September 29

The United States has announced that it will revoke the sanctions waiver for operations at Iran's Chabahar Port, issued in 2018. The US Department of State, in a release, said that with this, individuals linked to operations at the port would be exposed to sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counte...

September 18, 2025 8:41 PM September 18, 2025 8:41 PM

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India to collaborate with WHO on holistic health, focus on Women’s wellness: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India is looking forward to further collaborating with the World Health Organisation to promote holistic health and wellness in the world with a strong focus on women's health. In a social media post, Mr Modi thanked the Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Adh...

September 18, 2025 8:31 PM September 18, 2025 8:31 PM

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Nepal: Election Commission stresses amending laws and ensuring resources for elections

The Election Commission has urged the government of Nepal to ensure the necessary resources, including the amendment to the Voter Registration Act, 2073, to be able to conduct the elections to 275 seats in the House of Representatives within the stipulated time. By November 2, 2025, the number of vo...

September 18, 2025 8:15 PM September 18, 2025 8:15 PM

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Ukrainian drone strike targets major gazprom oil refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a major oil refinery operated by Gazprom in Russia’s Bashkortostan region, about 1,400 kilometres from the front line. Ukrainian security sources said the attack targeted one of Russia's largest refineries to disrupt Moscow's energy income. Footage on Russi...

September 18, 2025 8:11 PM September 18, 2025 8:11 PM

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Nationwide protests erupt in France against austerity plans, over 800,000 Join Strikes

Hundreds of thousands of people joined nationwide protests in France today against austerity plans, with unions demanding the government reverse upcoming budget cuts. Strikes disrupted schools, hospitals, trains, and pharmacies, as teachers, medical staff, and other public workers walked off the job...

September 18, 2025 8:46 PM September 18, 2025 8:46 PM

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India’s UNESCO Tentative List grows to 69 with Seven new natural sites

Seven new natural heritage sites from across the country have been included in UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, increasing India’s count on the Tentative List from 62 to 69 properties. The Ministry of Culture informed that with this inclusion, India now has 49 cultural, 17 natural, a...

September 18, 2025 7:24 PM September 18, 2025 7:24 PM

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Pakistani Air Strikes Kill Three Civilians in Balochistan’s Zehri Region

A leading Baloch human rights organisation said that at least three people, including two women, were killed yesterday after Pakistani forces carried out aerial bombing targeting residential homes in Balochistan's Zehri region. Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said that the Pakistani military carried...

September 18, 2025 6:22 PM September 18, 2025 6:22 PM

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Australia raises emissions reduction target to 62% by 2035 Under Paris Agreement

Australia, one of the world's biggest polluters per capita, will aim to cut its carbon emissions by at least 62 per cent compared to 2005 levels over the next decade. The nation, which has faced global criticism for its continued reliance on fossil fuels, had previously pledged to reduce greenhouse ...