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September 18, 2024 9:59 PM

3 killed by hand-held radios explosion in Lebanon

In a new wave of explosions across Lebanon, at least three individuals were killed today when hand-held radios exploded at various locations across the country's south and in Beirut's southern suburbs. As per media reports, a lot of ambulance activity was seen in Beirut.   Over a thousand peo...

September 18, 2024 9:02 PM

Sri Lanka: 17 million voters to decide fate of 38 candidates

Campaigning for Sri Lanka's presidential elections will conclude at midnight tonight, after which the silence period will begin and remain in effect until the elections are held on Saturday. Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has warned that any individual or groups continuing to canvass or promote c...

September 18, 2024 8:34 PM

20 dead, 14 missing in cyclones, southwest monsoon in Philippines

In Philippines, at least 20 people have died, and 14 are missing due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon as well as two recent tropical cyclones Ferdie and Gener. Since last week, some parts of the Philippines, including Palawan province, have experienced flooding due to foul weather. T...

September 18, 2024 4:59 PM

SIDM Signs Two MoUs on Defence Industry Cooperation with UAE Partners

In a landmark move to enhance defence cooperation, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) signed two Memorandums of Understanding on Defence Industry Cooperation with the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) and EDGE Group UAE. This significant development took place during the firs...

September 18, 2024 6:53 PM

Mexico: 30 civilians killed in wave of violence in Sinaloa

At least 30 civilians have been killed since a wave of violence hit northwest Mexico's Sinaloa state. Defence Minister Luis Cresencio Sandoval said the government was reinforcing security in the area to clamp down on the violence, which has also claimed the lives of two soldiers. Authorities have ar...

September 18, 2024 12:38 PM

Bangladesh Army gets executive magistracy power

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof. Muhammad Yunus has given the power of executive magistrate to the commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army in order to improve law and order.   According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration yesterday, the...

September 18, 2024 12:29 PM

UN says pager explosions across Lebanon mark an extremely concerning escalation

The United Nations has said, pager explosions across Lebanon marked an extremely concerning escalation. UN special coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert urged all concerned actors to refrain from any further action, which could trigger a wider conflagration that nobody can afford. Henni...

September 18, 2024 9:00 AM

IMF postpones consultation mission with Russia due to technical issues

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has postponed indefinitely its planned consultation mission with Russia because of technical issues. A news agency, citing Russia's Director at the IMF, Alexei Mozhin, has reported that the IMF's management notified the Russian side and the board of directors th...

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