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UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds Resigns Over Cuts to Foreign Aid Budget

British international development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to slash the foreign aid budget in order to boost defence spending. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Ms. Dodds expressed her deep concerns over the recent cuts to internati...

February 28, 2025 8:40 PM February 28, 2025 8:40 PM

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Russia Offers US Restoration of Direct Air Links Amid Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul

Russia has offered the United States the restoration of direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations with Washington. The Russian Foreign Ministry today said that diplomats from both countries met in Istanbul yesterday to discuss normalising the operation of th...

February 28, 2025 8:14 PM February 28, 2025 8:14 PM

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Thousands Rally Across Greece Marking Two Years Since Deadly Train Crash

Thousands of people rallied in cities and towns across Greece today, demanding justice on the second anniversary of the country’s deadliest-ever train crash. Striking workers grounded flights and halted sea and train transport, bringing the nation to a standstill.   The tragic incident occurred on t...

February 28, 2025 7:17 PM February 28, 2025 7:17 PM

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No major casualties reported as 6.1 Richter earthquake rattled Sindhupalchok in Nepal

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sindhupalchok at 2:51 am on Friday, with tremors felt in Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the epicentre was at Bhairav Kunda in the Sindhupalchok district.    A landslide occurred in Dugunag...

February 28, 2025 8:49 PM February 28, 2025 8:49 PM

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Bangladesh: National Citizens’ Party led by Student protesters launched

In Bangladesh, the National Citizens' Party (NCP), a new political platform formed by student activists from the July-August Movement, was officially launched this evening at Manik Miah Avenue in Dhaka. Leaders from the Jatiya Nagorik Committee and Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who played a ...

February 28, 2025 6:13 PM February 28, 2025 6:13 PM

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Suicide Blast at Pakistan Mosque Kills 5, Injures 20 During Friday Prayers

In Pakistan, a powerful blast killed at least five people and injured 20 others during Friday prayers at a mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to media reports, the suicide bomber was present in the main hall of the mosque and detonated himself as the prayers were concluding.   Local me...

February 28, 2025 4:54 PM February 28, 2025 4:54 PM

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Canadian PM Trudeau Warns of Strong Response to US Tariffs as Trade Tensions Rise

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned of an immediate and extremely strong response if the United States imposes tariffs on Canada. This comes amid rising trade tensions, with US President Donald Trump planning to implement 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4. Trudea...

February 28, 2025 1:14 PM February 28, 2025 1:14 PM

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India-UAE CEPA anniversary event highlights deepening economic ties

The third anniversary of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the second anniversary of the UAE-India Business Council (UIBC) UAE Chapter were commemorated at a high-profile event attended by key dignitaries, industry leaders, and government officials.   The gat...

February 28, 2025 8:16 AM February 28, 2025 8:16 AM

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Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Soviet chess grandmaster and tenth-world champion Boris Spassky has passed away in Moscow. The Russian Chess Federation announced this. He was 88. He was famously defeated at the height of the cold war. The federation in a statement called it a “great loss for the country”. Spassky is best remembere...

February 28, 2025 7:51 AM February 28, 2025 7:51 AM

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US President Trump announces additional 10% tariff on imports from China

US President Donald Trump has announced a 10 per cent additional tariff on imports from China and plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday. Imports from China already face at least a 10% tax, which began earlier this month. Last night, President Trump also confirmed a 25 pe...