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December 4, 2025 7:35 AM December 4, 2025 7:35 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Dhaka and surrounding areas

In Bangladesh, Dhaka woke up to mild tremors early this morning as an earthquake struck the capital and surrounding areas around 6:15 am.   According to India's National Centre for Seismology, the quake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located in Narsingdi near Dhaka.    There w...

December 4, 2025 7:28 AM December 4, 2025 7:28 AM

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Sri Lanka cyclone death toll rises to 479, 350 Still Missing

The death toll in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka has risen to 479, with 350 still remaining missing, while the island braces for adverse weather conditions forecast for the coming days. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, ...

December 3, 2025 9:21 PM December 3, 2025 9:21 PM

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NATO Foreign Ministers Meet in Brussels to Review Ukraine-Russia War

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels today to review the Ukraine-Russia war and strengthen the alliance’s defense and deterrence posture. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase military aid, stressing that Ukraine remains depe...

December 3, 2025 6:10 PM December 3, 2025 6:10 PM

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Global Village marked UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with spectacular celebrations

Global Village marked the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad with spectacular evening celebrations, headlined by the grand Emirati operetta "From the Desert to the Stars" on the main stage. The production brought together music, poetry and dance to tell a story inspired by Emirati heritage and unity, offering...

December 3, 2025 1:31 PM December 3, 2025 1:31 PM

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WMO warns of deadly Asia floods as extreme rains batter the region

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned of deadly Asia floods as extreme rains batter the region. Devastating monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have unleashed catastrophic flooding across parts of South and Southeast Asia, killing hundreds of people, displacing communities and causing m...

December 3, 2025 12:00 PM December 3, 2025 12:00 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Rises to 474, 356 people Missing

The death toll in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah has risen sharply, with the Disaster Management Centre confirming 474 deaths and 356 people missing after days of severe flooding and landslides. Kandy District remains the worst affected, recording 118 fatalities.     India has signific...

December 3, 2025 8:50 AM December 3, 2025 8:50 AM

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Operation Sagar Bandhu strengthens Sri Lanka’s relief efforts against Cyclone Ditwah

India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu continues to bolster Sri Lanka’s struggle against the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Disaster Management Centre reports 465 deaths, 366 missing, and over 1.55 million people affected across all 25 districts, with Kandy suffering the highest toll.     In the ...

December 3, 2025 8:40 AM December 3, 2025 8:40 AM

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India Assumes Chairship of International IDEA, CEC Gyanesh Kumar represents Country

India has been invited for the first time to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). On behalf of India, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will assume the Chairship of International IDEA in Stockholm, Sweden, today. Over India's ch...