International

April 12, 2025 8:42 AM April 12, 2025 8:42 AM

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Iran and US to engage in critical nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States will begin crucial talks in Oman today to reach a new nuclear deal in an effort to avert another conflict in the West Asia.   The Iranian delegation will be led by the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while US envoy Steve Witkoff will represent the American ...

April 11, 2025 8:55 PM April 11, 2025 8:55 PM

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China Hikes Tariffs on US Goods to 125%, Accuses US of Violating Trade Rules

China's finance ministry today announced that it has raised additional tariffs on US goods from 84 per cent to 125 per cent. In a statement, the ministry said, the U.S. side's imposition of excessively high tariffs on China seriously violates international economic and trade rules and is simply an a...

April 11, 2025 5:17 PM April 11, 2025 5:17 PM

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Israel: IDF Orders Urgent Evacuation in Eastern Gaza City Amid Intensified Operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today issued an urgent evacuation order for residents in several neighbourhoods of eastern Gaza City as military operations intensified in the area. In a message posted on social media, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee called on civilians to move westward for their saf...

April 11, 2025 4:40 PM April 11, 2025 4:40 PM

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Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221

The death toll from the roof collapse at a popular nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, has risen to 221. Authorities said, search and recovery efforts have ended. The Dominican government has approved creating a team of national and international experts to clarify the...

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...