International

August 14, 2025 1:39 PM

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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members joined in cleaning and beautifying the Embassy pr...

August 14, 2025 12:34 PM

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6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region at 0438 GMT on Thursday.   The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 18.40 degrees south latitude and 172.39 degrees west longitude. According to initial reports, no tsunami warni...

August 14, 2025 11:07 AM

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Alaska, evacuation alerts ahead of glacial flood threat

In Alaska, residents are evacuating as floodwaters from a glacial lake threaten communities near the state capital, Juneau.   Meltwater from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier has begun to escape, prompting fears of record-breaking flooding.   The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued ...

August 14, 2025 10:29 AM

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Three killed, 60 injured in Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

In Pakistan, Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, lost their lives during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan's Karachi due to "reckless" aerial firing, while more than 60 others sustained gunshot injuries.   According to local reports, the incidents occurred in...

August 13, 2025 9:15 PM

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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Increasing Attacks Ahead of US-Russia Alaska Meeting

Russia accused Ukraine of ramping up attacks ahead of the August 15 meeting between the US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In a statement shared on X today, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that 22 people have been killed and another 105 injured due to...

August 13, 2025 8:48 PM

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Nepal Hosts Climate and Gender Policy Dialogue to Empower Youth and Women

In a high-level policy, dialogue on climate, gender, sexual and reproductive health and rights organised in Kathmandu Valley policy makers, bureaucrats, humanitarian leaders, ambassadors, environmentalist, and key stakeholders from the health sector under the banner of Green Tech for women discussed...

August 13, 2025 9:36 PM

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy And European Leaders Hold Talks with US President Ahead of Alaska Summit with Russian President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Berlin to join German Chancellor Merz for video calls with European leaders and US President Donald Trump. The talks come just days before a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. On the other hand, Russia...