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July 6, 2025 6:43 PM July 6, 2025 6:43 PM

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Colombia and Uzbekistan join NDB ahead of 17th BRICS Summit

Ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit, Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), expanding the multilateral lender’s membership to 11 countries. Founded in 2015 by the original BRICS nations, the NDB aims to fund infrastructure and sustainable development in emerging ec...

July 6, 2025 5:11 PM July 6, 2025 5:11 PM

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Bangladesh Observes Holy Ashura with Solemnity and Tajia Procession in Dhaka

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali, a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, is being observed today across Bangladesh with due religious solemnity. On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam, along with his family members and 72 followers, embraced the m...

July 6, 2025 4:34 PM July 6, 2025 4:34 PM

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Syria, UK re-establish their diplomatic relations

Syria and the United Kingdom have officially renewed their diplomatic relations, marked by the visit to Damascus from British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, according to statements released by both governments.   The two sides agreed to reopen the Syrian embassy in London and establish a Syrian-Brit...

July 6, 2025 12:44 PM July 6, 2025 12:44 PM

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Nepal: Nagarik Unmukti Party withdraws support from Oli-led Government

The Nagarik Unmukti Party has decided to withdraw its support to the K P Sharma Oli-led coalition government in Nepal, the political outfit's chairperson Ranjita Shrestha said yesterday.   The Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP), a key Madhesi party, has four seats in Parliament. However, its withdrawa...

July 6, 2025 12:39 PM July 6, 2025 12:39 PM

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Elon Musk announces new political party ‘America Party’

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party in the United States called the America Party, aiming to challenge the two-party system dominated by Republicans and Democrats.   Musk made the announcement yesterday on his social media platform X, accusing both ma...

July 6, 2025 7:36 AM July 6, 2025 7:36 AM

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US President Donald Trump signs tariff letters to 12 countries

US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters on exports from 12 countries, which are expected to be sent out tomorrow.   Speaking to the media, US President said the names of the countries which will receive the letters will only be revealed tomorrow.   Trump has suggested that the reciprocal...

July 5, 2025 10:05 PM July 5, 2025 10:05 PM

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BRICS Leaders Gather in Rio for 17th Summit on July 6-7

The Heads of State from BRICS member countries and partner countries descend in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th edition of the Summit to be held on July 6 and 7th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in the evening today according to the local time in Rio de Janeiro and early morning according to t...