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March 7, 2025 8:02 AM March 7, 2025 8:02 AM

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EU leaders hold emergency summit amid US military aid freeze to Ukraine

European Union leaders held an emergency meeting in Brussels yesterday to address escalating security concerns after the suspension of United States military aid to Ukraine. During the meeting, the EU leaders primarily focused on strengthening their defence commitments and ensuring continued support...

March 7, 2025 7:52 AM March 7, 2025 7:52 AM

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US President Trump delays tariffs on Mexico, Canada for one month

US President Donald Trump has postponed 25 per cent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month. Trump said he is putting on hold sweeping tariffs that he recently imposed on Mexican imports until April 2nd, after a conversation with his Mexican counterpart, Claudia ...

March 6, 2025 8:49 PM March 6, 2025 8:49 PM

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PB CEO invites Kazakhstan to participate in  WAVES

    Chief Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati, Gaurav Dwivedi, met Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Information and Culture, Kanat Iskakov, in Astana today. During the visit, he extended an invitation to the Kazakh Minister to participate in the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025....

March 6, 2025 7:28 PM March 6, 2025 7:28 PM

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Nepal: Fire destroys four community forests in Lumbini Province

In Nepal, a fire that broke out at Sansarkot Hill of the Palpa district of Lumbini Province is yet to be doused. The fire could not be controlled due to excessive fog and continuous storms. The fire has caused damage to four community forests spread over 170 hectares. According to the Division Fores...

March 6, 2025 7:24 PM March 6, 2025 7:24 PM

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Australia: Evacuation warnings issued in New South Wales amid Cyclone Alfred

Australia's New South Wales State Emergency Service issued emergency evacuation warnings today as tropical cyclone Alfred edges closer to the country's east coast. Residents in the Northern Rivers region in the northeastern part were urged to evacuate, as the rapid river rises and heavy rainfall is ...

March 6, 2025 6:53 PM March 6, 2025 6:53 PM

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EU leaders begin emergency talks on higher defence spending & Ukraine aid

  European Union leaders today began a day of emergency talks to strengthen their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be properly protected. Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, and summit chairman Antonio Costa discussed in Brussels ways to fortify Europe's defences on...

March 6, 2025 4:45 PM March 6, 2025 4:45 PM

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Taiwan reacts to reports of Chinese increased military spending

Taiwan has called for reason and self-restraint following reports that China would increase its military spending by 7.2 per cent in 2025. According to local media reports, the Mainland Affairs Council, MAC, of Taiwan stated that the Chinese Army continues to increase defence spending and aggressive...

March 6, 2025 3:02 PM March 6, 2025 3:02 PM

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UN to slash monthly food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh

The United Nations (UN) will slash monthly food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from $12.50 to $6 per month from April due to a funding crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) informed Bangladesh on Wednesday. Citing funding shortages, WFP stated in the letter that it had been trying to maint...

March 6, 2025 1:58 PM March 6, 2025 1:58 PM

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Bangladesh Students protest Dhaka-centric dominance, block railway in Rajshahi

In Bangladesh, Students blocked the railway line in Rajshahi on Wednesday, demanding an end to Dhaka University- and Dhaka-centric dominance in power and appointments across all sectors and calling for decentralisation.   The protesters complained that from advisory council appointments to the ...

March 6, 2025 11:22 AM March 6, 2025 11:22 AM

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Maldives sees sharp drop in exports, customs revenue in Jan 2025

The Maldives has witnessed a sharp drop in exports in January 2025, with the total value falling by 29 million Maldivian Rufiya compared to the same month last year. Goods worth 144 million Rufiya were exported, down from 173 million in January last year.   The decline in exports also impacted ...