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April 11, 2025 2:00 PM April 11, 2025 2:00 PM

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Nepal: Weather to remain cloudy in Kathmandu Valley

The weather will be partly to generally cloudy across Nepal today. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places in the hilly region and at a few places in the rest of the country.   There is also a poss...

April 11, 2025 1:58 PM April 11, 2025 1:58 PM

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DP World Breaks Ground on Bharat Mart Trade Hub in Dubai to Boost India-UAE Commerce

Dubai DP World has officially commenced construction on Bharat Mart, an ambitious global marketplace in Dubai designed to connect Indian businesses with international markets.   Set to open by the end of 2026, Bharat Mart represents a significant advancement in trade infrastructure between Indi...

April 11, 2025 1:41 PM April 11, 2025 1:41 PM

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Syria, South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

South Korea and Syria have formally established diplomatic relations, in another milestone for the transitional government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Diplomatic ties were formalised yesterday in Damascus between South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al...

April 11, 2025 12:58 PM April 11, 2025 12:58 PM

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Japanese PM Ishiba seeks ‘win-win’ outcome from US tariff talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today that his country wants a win-win outcome from tariff talks with the US as he dispatches a top economic aide to visit Washington next week.   Speaking to a government task force meeting in his office in Tokyo, Premier Ishiba formally tasked Ryose...

April 11, 2025 1:00 PM April 11, 2025 1:00 PM

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Nepal Police arrest medical entrepreneur, political activist Durga Prasai

Nepal Police have arrested medical entrepreneur and political activist Durga Prasai. He had been on the run since violent protests at Tinkune on March 28, where two people were killed, buildings were torched, and private property was damaged. Police said he was arrested in Bhadrapur, Jhapa and broug...

April 11, 2025 12:06 PM April 11, 2025 12:06 PM

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US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will hold direct talks with Iran tomorrow to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme. The talks between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Iranian leader are scheduled for this weekend in Oman.   Rubio said during a Cabinet meeting ...

April 11, 2025 11:44 AM April 11, 2025 11:44 AM

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EU puts countermeasures on hold for 90 days after Trump halts tariffs

The European Union said it is putting on hold the countermeasures against US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff for 90 days. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday in a statement on the social media platform X. This comes after Trump halted th...

April 11, 2025 11:36 AM April 11, 2025 11:36 AM

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British, Japanese PMs voice opposition to trade war as both facing US tariffs

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and both agreed that a trade war does not benefit anyone. This meeting happened as the United States kept a 10 per cent tariff on most countries, as well as a 25 per cent import tariff on steel, aluminium, and car p...

April 11, 2025 9:08 AM April 11, 2025 9:08 AM

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Mauritius becomes first African country to sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework

Mauritius has become the first African country to sign a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA). It is also the fourth country globally, after Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Cuba, to sign the CPF. This partnership aims to provide a structured approach for collaborat...