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December 2, 2025 6:46 PM December 2, 2025 6:46 PM

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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 410 in Sri Lanka, 336 Missing

Sri Lanka is battling widespread devastation in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, as the death toll climbed to 410 and 336 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Centre reported in its 10 a.m. update today. The disaster has affected over 1.4 million people across all 25 districts, with Kandy recor...

December 2, 2025 1:54 PM December 2, 2025 1:54 PM

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Khaleda Zia continues to battle critical health complications under care of specialists

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia continues to battle multiple critical health complications under the care of local and foreign specialists. Police have set up a barricade at the hospital’s main entrance, deploying more than two dozen officers to c...

December 2, 2025 10:34 AM December 2, 2025 10:34 AM

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Mild earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh including Chattogram early today

A mild earthquake was felt in parts of Bangladesh including Chattogram early today. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)saoid, the tremor measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was recorded at 12:55 am. The epicentre was in Mingin of Myanmar, 431 km southeast of Dhaka.

December 2, 2025 10:26 AM December 2, 2025 10:26 AM

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Death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia rises to more than 600; 500 missing

In Indonesia, the death toll from devastating floods and landslides triggered by cyclonic rains has reached to more than 600. Another 500 people remain missing, while thousands more have been injured. Rescue workers are still battling to reach the affected areas. The provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra...

December 2, 2025 10:23 AM December 2, 2025 10:23 AM

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Canada concludes negotiations to join EU’s Security Action for Europe

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the conclusion of negotiations for Canada's participation in the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE). In a news release from the prime minister's official website yesterday, Carney said Canada and the European Union will work to swiftly ra...

December 2, 2025 9:01 AM December 2, 2025 9:01 AM

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India intensifies humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Ditwah devastation

India has intensified its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka as the island reels from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered massive floods and landslides. Authorities now confirm 390 deaths and 352 people still missing, while rescue and relief efforts continue across hard-hit ...

December 2, 2025 8:24 AM December 2, 2025 8:24 AM

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UAE marks 54th National Day with nationwide celebrations

United Arab Emirates is celebrating its 54th National Day today. Eid Al Etihad marks the historic unification of the emirates in 1971 under the theme “Spirit of the Union.” The day commemorates the federation formed by Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah under the leadership...