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May 12, 2025 11:27 AM

BLA claims responsibility for 71 coordinated attacks across Balochistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a major offensive involving 71 coordinated attacks at more than 51 locations across Balochistan. In a statement, the group said, Pakistan has not only been a breeding ground for global terrorists but also a centre for the state-sponsore...

May 12, 2025 10:58 AM

US-Iran conclude 4th round of nuclear talks in Muscat

A fourth round of talks between the US and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme concluded in the Omani capital, Muscat, yesterday, with both sides agreeing to meet again. US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said the discussions in Muscat were encouraging, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...

May 12, 2025 10:52 AM

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter Scale hit Tibet today at 2:41 AM, Indian Time. The tremors were felt across the region. However, there are no reports of damage or injuries as of now. According to India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was located at a depth of 10 k...

May 12, 2025 10:49 AM

World celebrates International Nurses Day honouring Florence Nightingale

International Nurses Day is being celebrated today around the world to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The  International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this important day each year. The theme for this year is "Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring ...

May 12, 2025 10:44 AM

Sri Lanka observes sacred Vesak Poya with islandwide celebrations

Sri Lanka is today observing Vesak Poya, the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, while observing the State Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya. The event commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha, and is being celebrated islandwide with deep spiritual devotion and vi...

May 12, 2025 8:10 AM

Hamas to release last living American hostage as part of ceasefire efforts

Hamas has announced to release of Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, as part of ceasefire efforts. Hamas said that releasing the hostage is part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. The Office of the Prime Minister of Israel said ...

May 12, 2025 6:30 AM

US announces trade deal with China

The United States announced a trade deal with China in Geneva, Switzerland, last night. In a statement released by the White House, the US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, said the talks with China were very productive and the details of the deal will be shared today. He also thanked the Sw...

May 11, 2025 9:43 PM

Sri Lanka Set to Celebrate Vesak with Lights, Prayers & Acts of Compassion

In Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya, arrangements for tomorrow’s state Vesak festival are in full swing. The Vesak festival, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha, is the most significant religious and cultural festival in the island nation, celebrated with deep reveren...

May 11, 2025 7:30 PM

International Team Scales Mount Kanchenjunga, Marks First Ascent of the Season

A team of 10 mountaineers comprising five Nepalese and five climbers from the UK, Kosovo, Iran and the UAE have successfully climbed the world’s third-highest peak – the 8,586-metre-high Mount Kanchenjunga. The feat achieved yesterday marks the first ascent of the peak this climbing season.   ...

May 11, 2025 6:00 PM

Zelenskyy Welcomes Putin’s Offer for Direct Talks as Positive Sign to End War

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the indication that Russia may be considering ending the war, calling it a positive sign. He emphasised the importance of a full, lasting, and reliable ceasefire as the first step towards peace. Zelenskyy said that the ceasefire must cover all ar...

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