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April 12, 2025 1:30 PM April 12, 2025 1:30 PM

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Russian President Putin meets US special envoy Steve Witkoff for Ukraine talks

United States's special envoy, Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, Russia to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.   The Kremlin said that the meeting lasted for more than four hours yesterday and focused on aspects of a Ukrainian settlement. Russia's special envo...

April 12, 2025 1:25 PM April 12, 2025 1:25 PM

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UK Bans Personal Imports of Meat and Dairy from EU Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Spread

In the United Kingdom, the government has announced a ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products from all European Union (EU) countries as foot-and-mouth disease spreads across the continent.   Starting today, travellers entering the UK will no longer be allowed to bring cattle, sheep, ...

April 12, 2025 9:18 AM April 12, 2025 9:18 AM

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Gabon Holds General Elections Today to Elect New President

Gabon will undergo general elections today to choose their next president. The polls will decide that whether the Central African country will go back to civilian rule, or the dynastic Bongo family will continue to rule. The crucial polls come 19 months after the military staged a coup and ousted Pr...

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...

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