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December 5, 2025 1:32 PM December 5, 2025 1:32 PM

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Saudi Arabia cuts January oil prices to Asia to five-year low

Saudi Arabia has lowered the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for Asian buyers in January to sixty cents a barrel above the Oman/Dubai benchmark, the lowest premium in five years. The move reflects growing signs of surplus in the global oil market. The premium has now fallen for a seco...

December 5, 2025 9:33 AM December 5, 2025 9:33 AM

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Asim Munir becomes Chief of Defence Forces in Pakistan

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Asim Munir for the newly created position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), while he also remains the Chief of the Army Staff, solidifying the military's disturbing dominance over Pakistan's civilian government. This move, which grants Munir command o...

December 5, 2025 9:19 AM December 5, 2025 9:19 AM

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PM Modi Gifts Russian-Language Gita to President Putin on Arrival in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday upon his arrival in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Modi highlighted that the teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world. Mr Modi also received the Russia...

December 4, 2025 8:38 PM December 4, 2025 8:38 PM

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Nepal Celebrates Udhauli and Yomari Punhi, Declares Public Holiday

Nepal observes Udhauli and Yomari Punhi festivals today. The Nepal government announced a public holiday in the country today. The Yomari festival is a Newari harvest festival celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley during the full moon in December. It marks the end of the rice harvest season and is cele...

December 4, 2025 6:00 PM December 4, 2025 6:00 PM

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Imran Khan Seeks Court Permission for Medical Tests in Jail

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has filed a plea in the Islamabad High Court, seeking permission for conducting his medical tests and examinations in three days. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party Chief who is currently being held in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi filed the petit...

December 4, 2025 5:05 PM December 4, 2025 5:05 PM

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Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Sri Lanka with Huge Reconstruction Challenge

Cyclone Ditwah has left Sri Lanka facing a massive reconstruction challenge, with widespread destruction of homes, roads, bridges and public utilities. The disaster caused heavy loss of life and extensive damage to property, while economic losses are estimated at Rs 210-320 billion, nearly 1% of GDP...