International

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World Bank denies its role in resolving suspended Indus Water Treaty

World Bank President Ajay Banga dismissed media speculation about the bank’s role in resolving the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, saying it acts solely as a facilitator. Mr. Banga said, there is a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in and fix the problem, but ...

May 9, 2025 7:45 PM May 9, 2025 7:45 PM

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10th International Trade Fair begins in Nepal

The ongoing 10th International Trade Fair organised in Bhrikutimandap was inaugurated by the Commerce Minister of Nepal, Damodar Bhandari. The five-day-long fair has 120 pavilions across Nepal, China, Ukraine, Bangladesh and Turkey. 40 stalls from China had EV vehicles, electronic goods, agricultura...

May 9, 2025 2:16 PM May 9, 2025 2:16 PM

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US President Donald Trump announces ‘breakthrough’ trade deal with UK

US President Donald Trump has announced a 'breakthrough' trade deal with the United Kingdom last night, calling it the 'first of many.' The deal includes reduced import taxes on select British cars and tariff-free imports of some steel and aluminium, though a 10% tariff on most UK goods remains in p...

May 9, 2025 12:32 PM May 9, 2025 12:32 PM

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US President appoints Jeanine Pirro as interim US attorney for Washington DC

President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host and ex-New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the interim US attorney for Washington DC. Announcing the move on social media, Trump praised the 73-year-old as a 'powerful crusader for victims of crime'.   Ms Pirro takes over from Ed Martin, anoth...

May 9, 2025 8:55 AM May 9, 2025 8:55 AM

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American prelate Robert Prevost elected as new Pope

American prelate Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope, becoming the first American pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. He will take the pontifical name of Pope Leo XIV.   Chicago-born 69 years old Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and has served in Peru. He...

May 8, 2025 9:36 PM May 8, 2025 9:36 PM

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Haryana: Martyred soldier cremated with full state honours

Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma, a valiant soldier from village Nagla Mohammadpur in Palwal district, who attained martyrdom in a cross-border attack in Poonch yesterday, was cremated with full state honours today. The martyr's parents, brothers, wife, and children bid an emotional farewell to the br...

May 8, 2025 7:50 PM May 8, 2025 7:50 PM

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Airport Show 2025 Concludes in Dubai with Focus on Innovation and Global Expansion

The 24th edition of the  Airport Show & Global Airport Leaders Forum concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, having brought together more than 140 exhibitors from over 20 countries and attracting over 6,000 visitors over its run. A key event on the global aviation calendar, the show fac...

May 8, 2025 7:06 PM May 8, 2025 7:06 PM

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India has right to defend says UK Shadow FS Priti Patel

UK Conservative Party MP Priti Patel extended support to India, saying that it has the right to take reasonable and proportionate steps to defend itself, and to dismantle the vile terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. The remarks came after the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeti...