International

March 4, 2025 5:15 PM March 4, 2025 5:15 PM

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Nepal passes E-Commerce Bill to regulate online trade

Nepal's Parliament passed the Electronic Commerce Bill, giving confidence to consumers and creating a legal framework for regulating the country’s online trade. The bill proposes fines ranging from three lakh Nepali rupees to five lakh Nepali rupees, jail terms of three years, or both, depending on ...

March 4, 2025 4:43 PM March 4, 2025 4:43 PM

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Many cases of Measles reported in Texas

In the United State, nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in Texas, the second largest state in the country. State health officials have warned the outbreak could last for months. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a dozen measles cases were diagnosed in Texas over th...

March 4, 2025 2:00 PM March 4, 2025 2:00 PM

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Russia launches 99 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force reported that 99 drones were launched into the country by Russia overnight, causing significant damage and injuries in multiple regions. In a post on Telegram, the Air Force stated that Odesa, Sumy, and Donetsk 'suffered as a result of the attack. The State Emergency Service said...

March 4, 2025 1:56 PM March 4, 2025 1:56 PM

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Sri Lanka’s GMOA warns of nationwide strike over doctors’ holiday allowance cuts

In Sri Lanka, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of a nationwide strike unless the government restores doctors’ holiday allowances to previous levels. GMOA Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa said the budgetary cuts introduced for 2025 were unacceptable, demanding immediate...

March 4, 2025 8:26 AM March 4, 2025 8:26 AM

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2 dead as car plows into crowd in Germany

In Germany, at least two persons have been confirmed dead, and several injured after a car plowed into a crowd in downtown Mannheim city yesterday.   The local police authorities have arrested a suspect and are investigating whether it was an accident or an attack. The exact number of injured i...

March 4, 2025 8:24 AM March 4, 2025 8:24 AM

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Israel strikes Syrian air defence battalion in coastal city

Israel has carried out airstrikes on a Syrian air defence battalion near the coastal city of Tartus.   According to Syrian state media, the attack occurred last night, with no immediate reports of casualties. Syrian Civil Defence teams have been deployed to assess the damage. A local TV channel...

March 4, 2025 8:20 AM March 4, 2025 8:20 AM

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US President Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine. A White House official reportedly told the media that President Trump has been clear that the US is focused on peace and needs its partners to be committed to that goal as well. According to reports, the official said, the US is pausin...

March 4, 2025 8:11 AM March 4, 2025 8:11 AM

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India rejects UN Rights Chief’s remarks, calls them baseless & unfounded

India strongly rejected comments made by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk in his global update at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.   Speaking at the UN, India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Mr Arindam Bagchi, called the remarks unfounded and baseless, saying they did not re...

March 4, 2025 12:47 PM March 4, 2025 12:47 PM

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US imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

The US tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian imports have come into effect today. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico, and 20 per cent tariffs against China, doubling the levy on China from last month. On the other hand, Canada has said it will r...

March 4, 2025 6:28 AM March 4, 2025 6:28 AM

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Bolivia: 31 killed, 22 injured in truck-bus collision

In Bolivia, at least 31 people were killed in a road accident when a truck travelling on a highway collided with a bus in the morning hours yesterday. Confirming the death toll, police spokesperson Limbert Choque said another 22 people suffered injuries. He said the bus skidded off the road after co...