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September 23, 2025 4:02 PM September 23, 2025 4:02 PM

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Toyoake City Urges Residents to Limit Daily Leisure Screen Time to Two Hours

Toyoake City in Aichi Prefecture has become the first municipality in Japan to pass an ordinance urging residents to cap daily screen time to two hours for leisure use. Approved by majority vote, the ordinance takes effect October 1 and targets smartphones, PCs, and tablets. It excludes screen use f...

September 23, 2025 2:11 PM September 23, 2025 2:11 PM

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High-level Debate of 80th Session of UN General Assembly to begin today

The high-level Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly will begin today as world leaders gather in New York. Several World leaders will participate in the session this week, with discussions expected to be dominated by the wars in Gaza and Ukraine and the growing Western re...

September 23, 2025 11:40 AM September 23, 2025 11:40 AM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit. Mr Putin said allowing the New START agreement signed in 2010...

September 23, 2025 11:36 AM September 23, 2025 11:36 AM

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Super Typhoon Ragasa hits southern part of China

Super Typhoon Ragasa hit the southern part of China this morning, forcing widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services in at least 10 major cities, including the major tech hub Shenzhen. Authorities issued urgent warnings, advising residents to remain indoors unless part o...

September 23, 2025 11:12 AM September 23, 2025 11:12 AM

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte charged with crimes against humanity

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). He was President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is accused of being responsible for dozens of killings linked to his controversial war on drugs, during which...

September 23, 2025 11:07 AM September 23, 2025 11:07 AM

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UN chief  issues strong appeal for international community to intensify efforts toward achieving SDGs

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a strong appeal for the international community to intensify efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), warning that progress is falling dangerously behind with just five years remaining until the 2030 deadline. Spe...

September 23, 2025 9:44 AM September 23, 2025 9:44 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron formally announces to recognise the State of Palestine

French President Emmanuel Macron has formally announced to recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. Addressing the session, Mr Macron said that recognising a Palestinian state is the only solution that will allow for Israel to live in peace, d...

September 23, 2025 9:10 AM September 23, 2025 9:10 AM

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Sign Languages Day 2025: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights

International Day of Sign Languages is being celebrated today. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar, will attend a program organised by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre in New Delhi. During the program, Dr Kumar will also launch several key initia...

September 23, 2025 8:03 AM September 23, 2025 8:03 AM

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Navy Chief in Colombo holds talks with Sri Lanka’s service chiefs, Defence Secretary

India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, has arrived in Colombo on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka. He held talks with Sri Lanka’s service chiefs and the Defence Secretary yesterday. Admiral Tripathi is also scheduled to meet Prime ...

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