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April 19, 2025 1:46 PM April 19, 2025 1:46 PM

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Pakistan

Pakistan was jolted by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake today but no loss of life and property has been reported so far. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicentre was located near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, with a depth of 94 kilometres. The quake was recorded at 11...

April 19, 2025 11:48 AM April 19, 2025 11:48 AM

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Bangladesh: Hindu Community Leader Abducted and Killed in Dinajpur

In Bangladesh, a prominent Hindu community leader of Biral upazila in Dinajpur district was allegedly abducted from his home and beaten to death on Thursday afternoon. The deceased, Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, was the vice-president of the Biral unit of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and was a pr...

April 19, 2025 11:31 AM April 19, 2025 11:31 AM

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Indian Student Killed By Stray Bullet In Hamilton Canada

A 21-year-old Indian student, Harsimrat Randhawa, was killed in Hamilton, Ontario, after being struck by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop.     She was a student at Mohawk College and on her way to work when the incident happened on Wednesday evening. She was rushed to the hospita...

April 19, 2025 9:14 AM April 19, 2025 9:14 AM

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74 killed and 171 injured in US airstrike on Ras Isa oil port in Yemen

At least 74 people were killed and 171 injured in a US airstrike on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen, according to the Houthi rebels. This marks the deadliest known strike so far in President Donald Trump’s new military campaign against the Houthis, which began on March 15 this year.   The US mili...

April 18, 2025 5:09 PM April 18, 2025 5:09 PM

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Zambia Reports Second Mpox Death as Cases Rise to 49

In Zambia, the number of mpox-related cases has reached 49, with a 10-year-old child losing the battle with the disease yesterday in Mpika District, Muchinga Province. The country recorded its first mpox-related death last month, after reporting its first mpox case in October last year.   Health Min...

April 18, 2025 1:07 PM April 18, 2025 1:07 PM

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U.S. tells WTO steel, Aluminum tariffs are national security measures

The United States told the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that its tariffs on steel and aluminium are based on national security concerns, not safeguard measures as India claims.   India filed a request with the WTO on the 11th of this month, seeking consultations over the U.S. tariffs, arguing...

April 18, 2025 12:23 PM April 18, 2025 12:23 PM

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Hamas rejects Israel’s ceasefire offer, proposes comprehensive deal for hostage swap

Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest cease-fire offer, instead proposing a comprehensive deal to end the war and exchange all hostages for Palestinian prisoners.   Israel’s proposal included a 45-day truce and the release of 10 hostages. Hamas dismissed it as a partial deal serving Israeli Prime ...

April 18, 2025 12:10 PM April 18, 2025 12:10 PM

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U.S. Air strikes on fuel port in Yemen kill 38 workers, injure 100

U.S. air strikes on a fuel port in western Yemen yesterday killed at least 38 workers and injured more than 100, Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported today.   U.S. Central Command said strikes targeted the Ras Isa oil facility in Hodeidah province, aiming to disrupt Houthi revenue sources and were...

April 18, 2025 1:12 PM April 18, 2025 1:12 PM

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Christians across globe observe Good Friday with mourning, devotion

Christians across the globe are observing Good Friday today- one of the most solemn and sacred days in the Christian calendar. Marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary, Good Friday is a day of mourning, reflection, and spiritual devotion. Nagaland, a predominantly Christian state...