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September 12, 2025 6:25 PM

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Japan’s Centenarian Population Hits Record 99,763

Japan's centenarian population hit a new record of over 99,000. Data released by the government today showed persons aged 100 or above rose for the 55th straight year to a record 99,763, an increase of 4,644 from the previous year.     Women accounted for about 88 per cent of those aged 100 or older...

September 12, 2025 6:16 PM

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Albania Appoints World’s First AI-Generated Minister to Fight Corruption

Albania has appointed the world's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated government minister with a goal to make the nation corruption free. Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the digital minister to his cabinet.   The digital assistant is named 'Diella meaning 'Sun' and has been...

September 12, 2025 5:38 PM

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Nepal: 36 People Die in Various Incidents During Gen Z Protests

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has shared that 36 people lost their lives in different incidents that occurred in the course of the Gen Z protest.   Secretary at the Ministry, Dr Bikas Devkota, said that 36 people have died so far as per the details received from different hospi...

September 12, 2025 10:13 PM

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Sushila Karki takes oath as interim PM of Nepal

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took oath as Prime Minister of the interim government in Nepal. After intensive discussions from the last three days and formal dialogue at the President's Office, Sheetal Niwas, since this morning, it was decided to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as th...

September 12, 2025 4:45 PM

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Sri Lankan Parliament Sets Timetable for the 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka’s Parliament has set the timetable for the 2026 budget. The first reading of the Appropriation Bill will be presented on 26 September, while President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Finance Minister, will deliver the budget speech on 7 November.      The second reading debate...

September 12, 2025 2:23 PM

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India-Norway Hold Inaugural Maritime Security, Disarmament Dialogue in Oslo

The Inaugural India-Norway Maritime Security, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Dialogue was held yesterday in Oslo, Norway. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said that during the meeting, the two sides discussed developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation and mult...

September 12, 2025 2:15 PM

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Nepal Interim Govt Talks Fail as Gen Z Protests Enter 5th Day

Talks between Gen Z representatives, Nepali Army Chief Ashikraj Sigdel and President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel for appointing the Prime Minister of an interim government failed to reach an agreement even after two days.      Last night, the President and Speaker Devraj Ghimre met and stressed that ...

September 12, 2025 2:09 PM

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IGCF 2025 Concludes in Sharjah with Focus on Communication for Quality of Life

The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2025 concluded in Sharjah with the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) ceremony, celebrating excellence in the field under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.”   The two-day forum brought together global leaders, experts, an...

September 12, 2025 1:00 PM

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UN Security Council Condemns Israeli Attack on Doha, Urges De-Escalation

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday and called for de-escalation in a statement agreed by all 15 members, including Israel’s chief ally, the United States. Council members issued the statement ahead of the emergency meeting yeste...