International

March 2, 2025 7:23 AM

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Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan, Passover

Israel has agreed to a proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and Passover periods. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement this morning said it has agreed to implement the US envoy Steve Witkoff’s idea of a ceasefire extension. The decision comes as the first...

March 2, 2025 6:13 AM

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UK agrees to provide $2.8 billion loan to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London yesterday. During the meeting, the United Kingdom agreed to provide Ukraine with a 2.8 billion US dollar loan. President Zelensky said the loan will enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities and will be repaid usin...

March 1, 2025 9:32 PM

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Nepal: Swayambhu Festival promotes local art and culture

  The week-long Swayambhu festival organized by Kathmandu Metropolitan ended today. Swayambhu Festival highlighted the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Swayambhu, a UNESCO heritage site in Nepal. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.   The festival promotes local products,...

March 1, 2025 7:13 PM

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Wildfire creates havoc in Northern Japan 

    A wildfire in the northern Japanese prefecture of Iwate has killed one person and forced the evacuation of more than a thousand people. Local media reported that some 2,500 firefighters from around the country are battling the blaze, backed by 17 helicopters. It said more than 80 buildings were ...

March 1, 2025 6:48 PM

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PKK ends its 40 yrs old armed struggle with Turkey

    Kurdish armed group PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan called on the movement to lay down its arms and dissolve itself. In a statement, the PKK said it hoped Turkey would release Öcalan, who has been imprisoned in solitary confinement since 1999, so ...

February 28, 2025 8:42 PM

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UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds Resigns Over Cuts to Foreign Aid Budget

British international development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to slash the foreign aid budget in order to boost defence spending. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Ms. Dodds expressed her deep concerns over the recent cuts to internati...