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US, Russia decide to appoint teams to negotiate end to Ukraine war

U.S. and Russian officials today held more than four hours of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking their first discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Both countries agreed on four principles. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said both countries agreed to re-establish the functionality ...

February 18, 2025 5:31 PM February 18, 2025 5:31 PM

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At least 30 killed in bus crash on Bolivia’s mountain road

At least 30 people were killed yesterday in a bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia. The vehicle plunged 800-metre into a gorge in the southwestern district of Yocalla. The accident occurred on a narrow two-way road between the cities of Potosi and Oruro. Bolivia has notoriously dangerous roads, p...

February 18, 2025 6:54 PM February 18, 2025 6:54 PM

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Bangladesh Finance Adviser acknowledges challenges of market syndicates

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance Adviser of Bangladesh's Interim Government, acknowledged the challenges of tackling market syndicates and price hikes of essential goods. Speaking at a book launch in Dhaka, he highlighted the difficulty of controlling supply chains, exacerbated by extortion at multiple...

February 18, 2025 2:44 PM February 18, 2025 2:44 PM

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Nepali B-Tech Student Dies by Suicide in private engineering college in Bhubaneswar

A Nepali third-year B-Tech student of a private engineering college died allegedly by suicide in her hostel in Bhubaneshwar on Monday. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has been in touch with the authorities of the college as well as the Odisha State Government. The embassy has been informed that th...

February 18, 2025 1:23 PM February 18, 2025 1:23 PM

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IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program on Feb 28 Amid Fiscal Challenges

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will meet on February 28 to assess the third review of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program. On Monday, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the budget, targeting a fiscal deficit of 6.7% of GDP. A strict management of bud...

February 18, 2025 11:29 AM February 18, 2025 11:29 AM

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BAPS Hindu Mandir Marks 1st Anniversary with Grand Celebration in Abu Dhabi

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, community figures, and thousands of devotees in a tribute to a year of unity, service, and faith.   Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak ...

February 17, 2025 10:18 PM February 17, 2025 10:18 PM

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India Showcases Food Industry Strength at Gulfood 2025

Gulfood 2025, one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, has commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries.   Spanning 24 halls and 1.3 million square feet, the event highlights more than one million products, reinforcing Duba...

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A statue of noted Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar unveiled in Philippines

A statue of noted Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar has been unveiled in the Philippines. An official statement today said, it was unveiled at the Gullas College of Medicine in Cebu yesterday as part of the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic re...