International

March 28, 2025 7:59 AM March 28, 2025 7:59 AM

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European leaders at Paris summit vow to keep sanctions on Russia

Key European leaders took part in the 4th Peace and Security Meeting for Ukraine in Paris, France. In a post-meeting press conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that all the participating countries supported that there would be no lifting of any sanctions against Russia until the ...

March 28, 2025 7:43 AM March 28, 2025 7:43 AM

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Australian PM announces general elections on May 3, seeks 2nd term

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the country will hold general polls on the 3rd of May this year for general elections. Mr. Albanese announced this at a news conference in Parliament House after he drove to Governor-General Sam Mostyn's official residence. In a video m...

March 28, 2025 7:32 AM March 28, 2025 7:32 AM

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President Trump takes part in Iftar dinner at White House

United States President Donald Trump took part in the Iftar dinner at the State Dining Room of the White House today. Addressing the guests, Mr. Trump thanked the Muslim Americans for extending support to his party in the Presidential elections. Mr. Trump further said that his administration is keep...

March 28, 2025 7:21 AM March 28, 2025 7:21 AM

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Chilean President to embark on a 5-day state visit to India from April 1

The president of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, will be on a five-day state visit to India starting on the 1st of April. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials, business associations, media and prominent Chileans in...

March 27, 2025 7:23 PM March 27, 2025 7:23 PM

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Egypt: Submarine sinks, 6 dead, 9 injured

In Egypt, six people died, and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in Hurghada, a popular Red Sea destination. A statement from the Red Sea governorate said emergency crews rescued 29 people. The submarine was sailing off one of the beaches in the tourist promenade area and was c...

March 27, 2025 6:58 PM March 27, 2025 6:58 PM

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US: Wildfires sweep through North & South Carolina

  In the United States, wildfires sweeping through the states of North and South Carolina have forced evacuations and prompted a state of emergency. Officials said North Carolina's Polk County is hardest hit, with 250 households evacuated and at least 20 structures lost. Fueled by dry conditions, st...

March 27, 2025 5:45 PM March 27, 2025 5:45 PM

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LIBA aims to unlock trade opportunities between India, Sri Lanka

Lanka India Business Association (LIBA), a group to boost economic ties between India and Sri Lanka, has been launched with an aim to unlock trade opportunities between the two countries. The initiative aims to leverage the geographical proximity and economic strengths of both nations, fostering col...

March 27, 2025 5:38 PM March 27, 2025 5:38 PM

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Pakistan: Insurgents kill 6 passengers in Gwadar district of Balochistan

In Pakistan's Balochistan, suspected insurgents killed six people from Punjab province after forcing them off a passenger bus in the Gwadar district. Senior Superintendent of Police Hafeez Baloch said the attack occurred late last night when armed men stopped a Karachi-bound bus near the Kalmat area...

March 27, 2025 4:49 PM March 27, 2025 4:49 PM

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Significant number of foreigners reaching Nepal to enjoy mountaineering

  In Nepal, granting permits for spring mountaineering has begun for this year. According to Nepal's Department of Tourism,  significant number of foreigners have turned up to climb the world's 8000 m above summits this season. The spring season, from March to May, is considered an ideal time for cl...