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March 27, 2025 6:58 PM

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US: Wildfires sweep through North & South Carolina

  In the United States, wildfires sweeping through the states of North and South Carolina have forced evacuations and prompted a state of emergency. Officials said North Carolina's Polk County is hardest hit, with 250 households evacuated and at least 20 structures lost. Fueled by dry conditions, ...

March 27, 2025 5:45 PM

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LIBA aims to unlock trade opportunities between India, Sri Lanka

Lanka India Business Association (LIBA), a group to boost economic ties between India and Sri Lanka, has been launched with an aim to unlock trade opportunities between the two countries. The initiative aims to leverage the geographical proximity and economic strengths of both nations, fostering c...

March 27, 2025 5:38 PM

Pakistan: Insurgents kill 6 passengers in Gwadar district of Balochistan

In Pakistan's Balochistan, suspected insurgents killed six people from Punjab province after forcing them off a passenger bus in the Gwadar district. Senior Superintendent of Police Hafeez Baloch said the attack occurred late last night when armed men stopped a Karachi-bound bus near the Kalmat ar...

March 27, 2025 4:49 PM

Significant number of foreigners reaching Nepal to enjoy mountaineering

  In Nepal, granting permits for spring mountaineering has begun for this year. According to Nepal's Department of Tourism,  significant number of foreigners have turned up to climb the world's 8000 m above summits this season. The spring season, from March to May, is considered an ideal time for...

March 27, 2025 4:36 PM

Sri Lanka’s Energy Sector: Challenges and Opportunities

Sri Lanka’s energy sector is at a crossroads. The island nation has been struggling with power shortages, with an overreliance on imported fossil fuels, and the need to transition toward renewable energy. A recent island wide power shutdown proved the fragile nature of the energy sector that exist...

March 27, 2025 1:30 PM

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot embarks on wo-day visit to China

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has embarked on a two-day visit to China, focusing on discussions with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and trade disputes between China and Europe. The meeting, held shortly before noon, is set to be followed by a ...

March 27, 2025 10:58 AM

Israeli military intensifies air and ground campaign in Gaza

The Israeli military has intensified its air and ground campaign in Gaza, striking over 430 locations since March 18, according to official statements. The renewed offensive marks the end of a two-month ceasefire, with the military claiming all targets were terror-related. Gaza's health authorities ...

March 27, 2025 9:39 AM

UN lauds India’s efforts and progress in reducing child deaths

India's efforts and progress in reducing preventable child deaths has been lauded as 'exemplar' by the United Nations, which cited the example of health initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat. The report said, the country has saved millions of young lives through strategic investments in its health sys...

March 27, 2025 9:21 AM

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Brazil’s Supreme Court rules former Prez Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for conspiring to overthrow the govt

In Brazil, Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government after he lost the 2022 election. A five-judge panel decided unanimously yesterday to put Bolsonaro on trial. If found guilty in the court proceedings expected...

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