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July 18, 2025 9:59 PM July 18, 2025 9:59 PM

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EU approves new Russia sanction package including new oil price cap

The European Union has reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its conflict in Ukraine, targeting the banking, energy, and military-industrial sectors. It also includes a new dynamic oil price cap aimed at delivering further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry. Pr...

July 18, 2025 9:32 PM July 18, 2025 9:32 PM

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Indian authorities in touch with Bangladesh for early return of apprehended fishermen

          Thirty-four Indian fishermen, along with two of their Indian fishing trawlers were apprehended by Bangladesh authorities near Mongla for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Bangladeshi territorial waters recently. Sources in the External Affairs Minis...

July 18, 2025 8:45 PM July 18, 2025 8:45 PM

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South Africa rolls out Mpox vaccination drive to curb the spread

South Africa has rolled out the mpox vaccination programme to curb the spread of the disease. As more laboratory confirmed mpox cases continue to be detected in South Africa, the National Department of Health of the country has announced plans to commence vaccination. Following the recent detection ...

July 18, 2025 5:45 PM July 18, 2025 5:45 PM

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Pakistan: Rain emergency declared in Punjab province after 63 more casualties

A rain emergency ​was declared today in ​Pakistan's Punjab province​ ​after at least 63 more people died in the last 24 hours in ​the area. Army troops joined rescue operations ​following flooding in low-lying areas as torrential monsoon rains ravaged the province.​ Rawalpindi city experienced a hea...

July 18, 2025 5:11 PM July 18, 2025 5:11 PM

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Sri Lanka: Hiripitiya solar plant expected to generate 10 GW of clean energy annually

  In Sri Lanka, a new 5-megawatt solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Hiripitiya by Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody. Developed by local energy firm, which is a subsidiary of Pan Asian Power Pvt. Ltd., the facility spans 20 acres and is expected to generate 10 gigawatt hours of clean energ...

July 18, 2025 2:12 PM July 18, 2025 2:12 PM

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US House passes Genius Act to regulate dollar-pegged stablecoins

The US House of Representatives has passed the Genesis Act, a bill to regulate US dollar-pegged stablecoins, and sent it to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 308-122, and marks a major step for the crypto industry, which has long pu...

July 18, 2025 12:18 PM July 18, 2025 12:18 PM

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UAE & WHO Complete Major Health Assessment Phase in Yemen’s Socotra Island

Field teams from the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation have completed the first phase of a comprehensive health assessment on Socotra Island in Yemen, conducted in close coordination with Yemen's Ministry of Public Health and Population.     The multi-phase operation will compri...

July 18, 2025 11:37 AM July 18, 2025 11:37 AM

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Bangladesh: Gopalganj curfew to continue until further order

In Bangladesh, the interim government has extended the ongoing curfew in Sheikh Hasina's home district, Gopalganj, until further notice with a three-hour pause from 11 am to 2 pm today following Wednesday’s violent clashes that left four people dead and over 50 injured.     The curfew will be in eff...