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March 2, 2025 2:02 PM

Cholera outbreak kills over 200 people in Angola

In Angola, the number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak has risen to 201. The Health Ministry of Angola has announced that nearly 5,600 people have been infected since early January.   Cholera cases have been reported in 13 of Angola's 21 provinces. The outbreak originated in t...

March 2, 2025 7:45 AM

Holy month of Ramadan begins in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the holy month of Ramadan began today as the new moon was sighted yesterday. Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayers, fasting, giving charity and religious devotion. All government, semi-gov...

March 2, 2025 7:23 AM

Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan, Passover

Israel has agreed to a proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and Passover periods. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement this morning said it has agreed to implement the US envoy Steve Witkoff’s idea of a ceasefire extension. The decision comes as the fir...

March 2, 2025 6:13 AM

UK agrees to provide $2.8 billion loan to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London yesterday. During the meeting, the United Kingdom agreed to provide Ukraine with a 2.8 billion US dollar loan. President Zelensky said the loan will enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities and will be repaid us...

March 1, 2025 9:32 PM

Nepal: Swayambhu Festival promotes local art and culture

  The week-long Swayambhu festival organized by Kathmandu Metropolitan ended today. Swayambhu Festival highlighted the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Swayambhu, a UNESCO heritage site in Nepal. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.   The festival promotes local prod...

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