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September 25, 2025 7:38 PM September 25, 2025 7:38 PM

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Nepal: Youth revolt demands a special session to reorganize the Nepali Congress party

The Gen Z protest against corruption, which toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led government in Nepal, has clearly led to major political parties thinking of an internal overhaul. The largest political party of Nepal, Nepali Congress, is facing pressure to change to accommodate the nation's current aspirat...

September 25, 2025 1:37 PM September 25, 2025 1:37 PM

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UN chief stresses need to ensure human control of AI over use of force

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of ensuring human control of artificial intelligence (AI) over the use of force.  He added that the Security Council and UN member states must ensure that military use of AI remains in full compliance with international law ...

September 25, 2025 11:56 AM September 25, 2025 11:56 AM

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Iran does not seek nuclear weapons: Iranian President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that his country does not seek to build nuclear weapons or wishes to seek them externally. President Pezeshkian said the attempts by the three European countries of Britain, France and Germany, which are parties to the 2015 Iran nuclea...

September 25, 2025 8:49 AM September 25, 2025 8:49 AM

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Powerful Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Northwestern Venezuela

  In Venezuela, a powerful magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northwestern part of the country last evening, sending tremors through the capital Caracas and several surrounding areas. While there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, the quake caused widespread alarm and forced r...

September 25, 2025 8:47 AM September 25, 2025 8:47 AM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Moves Away, Hong Kong Downgrades Warning After Record 11-Hour Alert

Super Typhoon Ragasa has moved away from Hong Kong, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory to downgrade the warning after a day of severe weather. The city had issued its highest warning yesterday, which remained in effect for nearly 11 hours. It was the second-longest duration in Hong Kong’s history. ...

September 25, 2025 8:38 AM September 25, 2025 8:38 AM

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa Addresses UN for First Time Since 1967

  For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president addressed the United Nations General Assembly, signalling a dramatic shift in Syria’s political landscape. President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who rose to power after the fall of the Assad regime in December, declared Syria’s return to the intern...