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March 15, 2025 9:47 AM March 15, 2025 9:47 AM

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Russia must accept proposal for 30-day ceasefire: French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Russia to accept the US-brokered proposal for an interim 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He criticized Russia’s 'delaying statements' following his discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.    Macron said he s...

March 15, 2025 8:24 AM March 15, 2025 8:24 AM

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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new PM; vows country will never be part of US 

Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada. Fifty-nine-year-old Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in office for nine years.    Governor General Mary Simon - the personal representative of King Charles, who is Canada’s head of state - ...

March 14, 2025 8:47 PM March 14, 2025 8:47 PM

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China, Russia, Iran Push for Nuclear Talks, Demand US Sanctions Removal

China, Russia and Iran have called for an end to US sanctions on Iran and restart of nuclear talks. Representatives of the three nations who met in Beijing today emphasized the necessity of terminating, what they called, "all unlawful unilateral sanctions". In a joint statement, the three countries ...

March 14, 2025 6:47 PM March 14, 2025 6:47 PM

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NASA Reports Alarming Surge in Global Sea Levels in 2024

NASA has revealed that global sea levels have risen faster than anticipated in 2024. The US space agency reported that the rate of sea level rise last year reached 0.59 centimeters per year, surpassing the expected 0.43 centimeters. This acceleration is primarily due to the warming of ocean water, w...

March 14, 2025 12:08 PM March 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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UNSC agrees to condemn Syria violence, say diplomats

The United Nations Security Council has agreed to a statement condemning widespread violence in Syria's coastal region and calling on Syria's interim authorities to protect all Syrians, regardless of ethnicity or religion, diplomats said yesterday.     The Russian and U.S.-drafted presidential state...

March 14, 2025 10:21 AM March 14, 2025 10:21 AM

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Armed robbers loot Peoples bus service staff in Pakistan

In Pakistan, armed robbers looted 1.15 million rupees in cash from the staff of the Peoples' Bus Service in Gulshan-e-Hadeed. They later escaped with the cash, weapons and mobile phones. According to the driver, the robbery took place at the last stop of the bus service, where the staff was resting....

March 14, 2025 12:54 PM March 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Indian community celebrates Holi at Shrinathji Temple in Bur Dubai

Dubai's Indian community celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, at the Shrinathji Temple in Bur Dubai. The historic temple, a cornerstone of Hindu religious life in the UAE, transformed into a scene of joy and devotion as people of all ages gathered to mark the occasion. The Holi festivities comme...

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Kremlin says, Russia is ready to discuss US proposal on Ukraine ceasefire 

The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Russia is now ready to discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposal. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that discussions were taking place calmly and that Moscow remained open to negotiations. However, he expressed concerns that the proposal could serve as a temporary adv...