International

October 1, 2024 6:13 PM

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Former Netherlands PM Mark Rutte Takes Over as NATO Secretary-General

Former Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte today took over as the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in Brussels. He succeeds Norway's Jens Stoltenberg, who had led the alliance since 2014. In his first press conference as Secretary-General, Rutte called on allies t...

October 1, 2024 4:43 PM

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China: Stabbing Rampage in Shanghai Leaves 3 Dead & 15 Injured

In China, three people were killed, and 15 others injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage inside a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai last night. The incident took place at a shopping mall in Songjiang, a densely populated district in the city's southwest. The city is also home to several univer...

October 1, 2024 12:51 PM

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IMF delegation to meet Sri Lankan officials to discuss economic recovery plan

The delegation, led by the Director of the IMF’s Asia-Pacific Region, Krishna Srinivasan, is expected to meet Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath during their three-day visit.   The discussions will focus on the country’s progress under the current program and explore the next steps in S...

October 1, 2024 12:42 PM

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G7 aims to finalise $50 Billion loan for Ukraine by end of October

European Commission has said that the Group of Seven (G7) countries want to reach a political agreement on the 50 billion dollar loan for Ukraine by the end of this month for the cash to be able to available before the end of this year. The loan for Ukraine is to be serviced from profits generated b...

September 30, 2024 9:35 PM

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Nepal Flood: Death Toll Rises to 209, Over 4,500 Rescued

Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs confirms that the death toll has increased to 209 people, 29 people are still missing and 142 people are injured. Nepal Army and Police have rescued more than 4,500 people.   There is severe damage to infrastructure as roads are broken and blocked,16 bridges are...

September 30, 2024 9:25 PM

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Israeli Military Carries Out Air Strikes in Lebanon

The Israeli military has said that it carried out air strikes in Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces stated that the strikes targeted dozens of rocket launchers and buildings used by Hezbollah to store weapons. The IDF also said it targeted military buildings used by Hezbollah in various parts of sou...

September 30, 2024 7:11 PM

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Dubai Hosts Global Hospitality Leaders at Future-Focused Summit

The Future Hospitality Summit has returned to Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah for a three-day event from September 30 to October 2. This year's summit, the largest to date, is set to bring together over 1,500 industry leaders and feature more than 110 distinguished speakers, promising a wealth of insights,...