September 15, 2025 7:30 PM

India’s Exports Grow 9.34% in August to Over $69 Billion, Driven by Electronics and Pharma

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services) for August this year is estimated at over 69 billion US dollar, registering a positive growth of 9.34 percent as compared to the same month last year. The Commerce and Industry Ministry said that the major drivers of merchandise exports growth inclu...

September 15, 2025 6:33 PM

Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Seizes Its Assets

Russia today warned that it will retaliate against any European country trying to seize its assets after reports the European Commission may use frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine.     Around 300 billion dollars in Russian sovereign assets were blocked by the United States, United Kingdom ...

September 15, 2025 4:49 PM

UN Warns Quake-Hit Afghan Families Face Winter Threat, Seeks $139M Aid

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and United Nations Development Programme have warned that thousands of families affected by recent earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan may not survive the approaching winter without immediate international assistance. The UN is seeking 139 million ...

September 15, 2025 4:30 PM

Australia: Climate Report Warns 1.5M Coastal Residents at Risk by 2050

Australia faces a growing climate crisis, with a new National Climate Risk Assessment warning that over 1.5 million coastal residents could lose homes and livelihoods due to rising sea levels and flooding by 2050. The report highlights that climate change will bring more frequent and severe disaster...

September 15, 2025 2:13 PM

Ceylon Electricity Board Trade Unions Escalate Strike Over Restructuring Plans

Trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have escalated their strike against government plans to restructure the utility into four entities, beginning today. The action, led by the CEB Engineers’ Union and allied groups, follows an 11-day “work-to-rule” campaign launched on September...

September 15, 2025 2:07 PM

US President Trump Pledges Full Legal Action in Dallas Killing of Indian National

US President Donald Trump has promised that the accused of the brutal killing of an Indian national will face the full force of the law and will be charged with first-degree murder. Trump said that this person was previously arrested for terrible crimes but was released under Joe Biden's rule.   ...

September 15, 2025 2:03 PM

US and China To Resume High-Level Talks in Madrid to Ease Trade Tensions

U.S. and Chinese officials are set to resume high-level talks in Madrid today to discuss on easing tensions over trade, tariffs, and technology.     The discussions follow a six-hour session at Spain’s foreign ministry yesterday, bringing together U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Trade ...

September 15, 2025 2:01 PM

Sabita Bhandari Becomes First Woman Attorney General Of Nepal

Senior Advocate Sabita Bhandari has been appointed as the new Attorney General. She is the first woman to be appointed the Attorney General of the Himalayan Nation.  In a press statement, Pradip Kumar Koirala, Spokesperson of the Office of the President, informed that President Ramchandra Paudel ha...

September 15, 2025 1:55 PM

77th Primetime Emmy Awards Begin in Los Angeles

In US, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are taking place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing all the glamour, star power and excitement to the stage. Indian viewers can watch the show live, started this morning.  Leading the nominations this year is Apple TV’s Severance with 27 nods, fo...

September 15, 2025 1:51 PM

BNP Warns Missing February Elections Could Threaten Bangladesh’s Stability

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a stern warning that missing the February deadline for national elections could lead to serious national and regional security consequences. The caution came during a session of the National Consensus Commission, where BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ah...