International

February 17, 2025 7:25 PM February 17, 2025 7:25 PM

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UN launches USD 6 billion humanitarian appeal for Sudan

The United Nations (UN) has launched a six billion dollar humanitarian appeal to assist nearly 26 million Sudanese affected by the ongoing conflict, both inside Sudan and in neighbouring countries.   The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced in a statement toda...

February 17, 2025 9:01 PM February 17, 2025 9:01 PM

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveils Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025, focusing on economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and social welfare. The government targets a 5% GDP growth rate, aiming to stabilize the economy after the 2022 financial crisis. Sri Lanka is aiming for tax revenues of 4,590 billi...

February 17, 2025 3:57 PM February 17, 2025 3:57 PM

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China condemns sailing of Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait

China criticized Canada for sailing a warship that passed through the Taiwan Strait. A Chinese military spokesperson accused Canada of stirring up trouble and undermining peace, and warned that China will counter any threats in the region. Beijing deployed air and naval forces in response.   Meanwhi...

February 17, 2025 3:55 PM February 17, 2025 3:55 PM

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Ukraine Reports 147 Russian Drones Launched in Overnight Attack

The Ukrainian military has said that Russian forces launched 147 drones during an overnight attack. It said Ukraine's air force shot down 83 of the 147 drones, while 59 drones did not reach their targets. Meanwhile, the Russian military reported that its forces downed 90 Ukrainian drones and a Neptu...

February 17, 2025 12:36 PM February 17, 2025 12:36 PM

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Eating Vegetables Cuts Liver Cancer Risk by 65% in Cirrhosis Patients: Study

A new study by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research has revealed that eating vegetables can reduce the risk of liver cancer by 65 per cent in patients with cirrhosis. Patients who consumed more than 240 grams of vegetables per day will have a reduction in liver cancer risk. H...

February 17, 2025 8:18 AM February 17, 2025 8:18 AM

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Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” Loses at BAFTA After Cannes Triumph

Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed movie "All We Imagine As Light" failed to fetch an award at the 78th edition of BAFTA. The film competed in the Best Film Not in the English Language category and lost to the French title "Emilia Perez", a Spanish-language French musical crime drama. This was the...

February 17, 2025 8:06 AM February 17, 2025 8:06 AM

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Working on Trump’s plan to remove and resettle Gaza’s population: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is working on the US President Donald Trump's plan to remove and resettle Gaza's population. He called it the only way to secure the region’s future. Netanyahu discussed the plan with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, who kicked off...

February 17, 2025 7:50 AM February 17, 2025 7:50 AM

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EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Strengthens Ties with Indian Ocean Nations at Muscat Conference

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman's capital Muscat yesterday. During his meeting with his Mauritian counterpart Dhananjay Ritish Ramful, Dr. Jai...