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April 17, 2025 7:48 PM April 17, 2025 7:48 PM

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Severe Hailstorm Hits Pakistan, Claims 5 Lives and Damages Iconic Faisal Mosque

A powerful hailstorm struck parts of Pakistan, killing at least five people and causing widespread damage in Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Golf ball-sized hailstones smashed vehicles and buildings, including Islamabad’s Faisal Mosque. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, flash floods disrupted traffi...

April 17, 2025 1:14 PM April 17, 2025 1:14 PM

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World Art Dubai opens for vibrant artistic exchanges

The Middle East's largest contemporary art fair, World Art Dubai, opened its doors today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, launching four days of vibrant artistic exchange that will run until April 20th.Now in its 11th edition, the fair builds upon last year's milestone 10th anniversary celebration w...

April 17, 2025 1:07 PM April 17, 2025 1:07 PM

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US Fed Chairman warns of lasting economic consequences due to Trump’s tariff policy

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariff policy is likely to increase inflation, despite the President’s earlier promises to lower prices upon taking office. Speaking at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago last night, Powell noted th...

April 17, 2025 8:50 AM April 17, 2025 8:50 AM

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Nepal: 34 sacks of illegally obtained Shaligram stones confiscated in Mustang

Nepal Police have confiscated 894 kg of shaligram stone packed in 34 white sacks during checks in Mastang. The vehicle carrying Shaligram was going to Jomsom. The collection of large amounts of Shaligrams is prohibited in Nepal. The illegally transported Shaligram was handed over to the Annapurna Co...

April 17, 2025 7:19 AM April 17, 2025 7:19 AM

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Uranium enrichment  non-negotiable, says Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the principle of his country's uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. According to the official news agency IRNA, he made these remarks in an address to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting yesterday. He was commenting on certain c...

April 16, 2025 9:15 PM April 16, 2025 9:15 PM

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US Launches Massive Airstrikes on Over 50 Houthi Targets Across Yemen

The United States today carried out extensive airstrikes against Houthi targets across Yemen. US aircraft reportedly struck more than 50 Houthi sites across multiple provinces in the north, centre and west of Yemen. According to media reports, the Houthis did not disclose the number of casualties as...

April 16, 2025 7:26 PM April 16, 2025 7:26 PM

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Hongkong Post Suspends Shipments to U.S. Over New Tariff Rules Effective May 2

Hongkong Post is suspending the shipment of goods to the United States in response to the US decision to eliminate the duty-free treatment for items sent from Hong Kong to the US.   The postal service specified today that the United States is going to increase the tariffs for postal items intended t...

April 16, 2025 4:31 PM April 16, 2025 4:31 PM

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WHO Member States Finalize Landmark Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Talks

Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) today finalized a historic agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics, following negotiations that spanned over three years. The agreement calls for technology transfers to be incentivised through regulations, licensing agreements, and fa...

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