International

September 16, 2026 1:06 PM

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US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Middle East

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in US military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America. The State Department notified Congress that it will reprogramme 52 million US dollars in fo...

September 16, 2026 12:37 PM

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Two earthquakes hit northwestern Nepal

Two earthquakes struck Nepal's northwestern Mugu district within three hours early this morning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to Nepal's National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, the first earthquake was measured 4.5 magnitude, followed by a 4.2-magnit...

September 16, 2026 12:07 PM

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India has potential to power the next wave of global growth: IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) says India has the potential to power the next wave of global growth, supported by its strong economic foundations, private-sector dynamism and expanding technological capabilities. IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke described India as the world’s fastest-gro...

September 15, 2026 9:10 PM

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Saudi Arabia activates warning amid Houthi attack speculations

  The conflict in West Asia is putting growing pressure on Saudi Arabia and key regional shipping routes, with fresh alerts, attacks and military exchanges reported.   In Saudi Arabia, Civil Defence issued very brief emergency alerts in Makkah, Jeddah and Taif today, but the warnings were lifted wit...

September 15, 2026 12:14 PM

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Bangladesh EC to hold seven-phase Union Parishad elections from November 12

In Bangladesh, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold Union Parishad (UP) elections across the country in seven phases, with the first phase likely to be held on November 12.   Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah disclosed the information while speaking...

September 15, 2026 8:20 AM

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US President Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to stop attacks on energy targets

US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy targets, without giving a start date, duration or enforcement details. In a social media post, Trump said Ukraine had agreed not to hit Russian energy targets and Russia had agreed to do likewise....