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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns; Parliament set on fire
Kathmandu: In developing news, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has tendered his resignation following massive student protests in the country. Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his…
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Nepal protest: PM Oli orders probe, denies social media shutdown
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of at least 19 people after a Gen-Z led protest against corruption and the ongoing ban on social…
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Gaza-bound flotilla says main ship hit by drone in Tunisian waters
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), an international humanitarian mission delivering aid to Gaza, confirmed on Tuesday, September 9, that one of its main vessels was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters.…
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After violent protests, Nepal government lifts ban on social media
Kathmandu: The Nepal government on Monday announced that it has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites amid violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and…
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‘Won’t end well’ for India: White House trade advisor’s latest rant against Delhi
New York: In a fresh outburst, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro on Monday said India “must come around” at some point on trade negotiations with the US or else it “won’t…
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India has deported groups of Rohingyas by land and sea: UN
United Nations: India has deported groups of Rohingya Muslims by land and sea, the UN human rights chief said on Monday, voicing concern that policies that violate the rights of migrants and…
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Spain moves to pressure Israel over Gaza war, Israel bans ministers
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday ratcheted up his criticism of Israel’s actions in the 23-month Israel-Hamas war, to which Israel responded by banning two left-wing Spanish ministers from the…
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Pakistan evacuates 25,000 people from eastern city as rivers threaten flooding
Jalalpur Pirwala: Rescuers backed by troops evacuated more than 25,000 people from a city in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province overnight as rising rivers threatened to flood the region, officials said Monday. The…
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Nepal: 14 killed as citizens clash with police over social media ban, home minister resigns
Kathmandu: At least 14 people were killed and dozens were injured on Monday as violent protests by youths rocked the Nepalese capital and certain other areas over the government’s decision to ban…
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Curfew in Nepal amid protest over social media ban; PM defends decision
Kathmandu: Youths belonging to Gen Z held protests in Nepal on Monday against alleged corruption and the government’s decision to ban social media platforms, leading to curfew, local media reported. Protesters gathered…
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China’s export growth slows in August as US tariffs, trade tensions bite
Beijing: China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached $321.8 billion in August, a 4.4% increase compared to…
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Trump indicates readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia
New York: US President Donald Trump has signaled his readiness to escalate sanctions against Russia amid continued Russian defiance over the Ukraine war, but he did not specify what those measures would…
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Russia, India and China display tendency to interact in common interests: FM Lavrov
Moscow: Russia, India and China are aware of their common interests in several sectors and there is an overt trend to develop mutual partnership, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday.…
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Several of Trump’s immigration policies have faced lawsuits, court rulings
Washington: President Donald Trump has promised to remove millions of people from the United States in the largest deportation programme in American history. But his immigration agenda is facing various tests in…
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Japan’s PM resigns after party suffered historic defeat in summer election
Tokyo: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will resign following growing calls from within his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election. Ishiba, who…
