International

March 29, 2025 1:13 PM March 29, 2025 1:13 PM

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UN halts plan to halve refugee rations for Rohingya in Bangladesh

The United Nations World Food Programme said on Friday it had halted its plans to halve rations for the million-plus Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh after a successful appeal for more foreign aid.   Huge numbers of the persecuted and stateless Rohingya community live in squalid relief camps i...

March 29, 2025 1:05 PM March 29, 2025 1:05 PM

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Philippines, Japan, US Conduct Joint Maritime Exercise Amid Rising Tensions

The Philippines, Japan, and the US conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone yesterday. The move comes amid looming threats and the growing assertiveness of China in the region. The US Navy said in an official statement, the US, alon...

March 29, 2025 11:48 AM March 29, 2025 11:48 AM

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Four killed in mass Russian drone attack on Dnipro

At least four people have been killed and another 19 injured in a mass Russian drone attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro late last night. According to reports, Russia sent more than 20 drones on the city, and that most of them were shot down. A restaurant complex and several residential b...

March 29, 2025 8:37 AM March 29, 2025 8:37 AM

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Elon Musk Sells X to xAI in $33 Billion Deal

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a 33 billion US dollars deal, the billionaire announced last night. Musk said in a social media post that the move will unlock immense potential by blending xAI's advanced AI capability and expe...

March 28, 2025 7:44 PM March 28, 2025 7:44 PM

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Release of 500 Indian prisoners by UAE reflects strong bilateral ties

  UAE has pardoned 500 Indian prisoners ahead of Ramzan, reflecting the strong bilateral ties between India and the Gulf nation. The Narendra Modi government’s proactive and sustained diplomatic efforts have facilitated the release and pardon of thousands of Indian nationals across various countries...

March 28, 2025 7:25 PM March 28, 2025 7:25 PM

Nepal: Clashes between police & supporters of pro-monarchy in  Kathmandu

Supporters of pro-monarchy in Nepal clashed with police during a rally in Kathmandu for the restoration of the abolished monarchy. The demonstrators breached the prohibited area at Tinkune and torched some houses. They also vandalised private property. As the pro-monarchy demonstration moved towards...

March 28, 2025 6:55 PM March 28, 2025 6:55 PM

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Fresh Israeli attacks on Beirut since ceasefire  

  Israel has launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November. According to media reports, Beirut heard a large boom and witnessed smoke rising from the area that Israel's military had vowed to strike. On the o...

March 28, 2025 5:52 PM March 28, 2025 5:52 PM

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Heavy air strikes by US on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen

The US military carried out more than 40 air strikes on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen today. According to media reports, the strikes hit Sanaa International Airport, military sites, and other areas in the north. One person was injured. Residents said the strikes on a military camp in central Sana...