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April 21, 2024 5:40 PM

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Very severe heat wave grips parts of Bangladesh

'Very severe' heat wave has gripped parts of Bangladesh, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to over 42 degrees Celsius in some areas. 'Very severe' heat wave is sweeping over north, north-east and north-west districts of Bangladesh and a severe heat wave is sweeping Dhaka and ...

April 21, 2024 4:15 PM

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Nepal: Massive avalanche triggers overflow in Birendra Lake

In Nepal, a massive avalanche descended from the slopes of Mt Manaslu this morning, cascading into Birendra Lake situated below the peak in the northern part of the country, triggering its overflow. There is no report of any damage or casualty as the site is situated away from human settlement. Howe...

April 21, 2024 12:57 PM

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit China from April 24th to 26th

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit China from April 24th to 26th. According to the US State Department, he will hold talks on bilateral and global issues with Chinese officials, including the crisis in West Asia, the Russia-Ukraine war, and cross-strait and South China Sea issues....

April 21, 2024 9:18 AM

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US: House of Representatives passes legislation that would ban TikTok

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner does not sell its stake within a year.   The decision by House Republicans yesterday to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package ...

April 21, 2024 7:06 AM

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Maldives: Polls for the People’s Majlis being held today

Polls for the People’s Majlis, which is the Parliament in the Maldives, are being held today. In the fourth multiparty parliamentary election, the archipelago nation will elect representatives from out of 368 candidates across 93 constituencies. As the Met department predicts a rainy day in Male, ov...