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September 20, 2025 1:33 PM September 20, 2025 1:33 PM

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Ukraine strikes oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Samara 

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Russia's oil refineries in Saratov and Samara provinces today. The attack comes as Kyiv continues to escalate its campaign against Russian oil and gas infrastructure, a key source of Moscow's revenues helping to fuel its all-out invasion of Ukraine.   According to ...

September 20, 2025 11:30 AM September 20, 2025 11:30 AM

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Indian Association of Bangladesh Organises Dandiya and Garba Raas in Dhaka

The Indian Association of Bangladesh(IABD) on Friday organised a colourful evening of Dandiya and Garba Raas in Dhaka, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of India on the occasion of the onset of Navaratri.   The event witnessed participation from members of the Indian community, friends from Ban...

September 20, 2025 9:56 AM September 20, 2025 9:56 AM

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Estonia says Russian fighter jets violated its airspace

Estonia has said Russia violated its airspace with the incursion of three supersonic fighter jets. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said that three MiG-31s entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland in the north for a total of 12 minutes yesterday.   The Foreign Minister added that h...

September 19, 2025 10:19 PM September 19, 2025 10:19 PM

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Piyush Goyal Concludes UAE Visit, Flags New Sectors of Cooperation

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on a note of optimism, underlining expanding opportunities in trade, investment, and emerging technologies.   Mr. Goyal described the visit as very constructive, noting that discussions across g...

September 19, 2025 7:57 PM September 19, 2025 7:57 PM

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US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Calling for Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release

The US has, for the sixth time vetoed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said, the text did not go far enough in condemning Hamas or re...

September 19, 2025 6:49 PM September 19, 2025 6:49 PM

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Gen-Z Protests Reflect Youth Aspirations, Frustration Over Corruption: Nepal PM Sushila Karki

Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the demonstrations and movement led by Gen-Z youth on September 8 and 9 reflected both the aspirations of young generation and the dissatisfaction with prevailing corruption in the country. Addressing the Constitution Day and National Day ceremony hel...

September 19, 2025 4:58 PM September 19, 2025 4:58 PM

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Typhoon Mitag Makes Landfall in China’s Guangdong, Brings Heavy Rains and Strong Winds

Typhoon Mitag, the 17th typhoon of this year, made a landfall in south China's Guangdong Province on Friday. According to the provincial meteorological observatory, the typhoon, with the maximum wind force near its center reaching 25 metres per second, churned ashore at Shanwei City in Guangdong. Ac...

September 19, 2025 1:29 PM September 19, 2025 1:29 PM

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Wall Street Closes at Record Highs After Fed Signals Rate Easing

Wall Street's major indices closed at record highs on Thursday, supported by some major tech giants, a day after the Federal Reserve signalled an easing rate path. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index settled above 0.9% up to close at 22,471, the S&P 500 climbed almost half a per cent to end at...

September 19, 2025 11:47 AM September 19, 2025 11:47 AM

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IMF Chief Proposes Daniel Katz as First Deputy Managing Director

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva proposed the appointment of Daniel Katz, chief of staff to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as first deputy managing director, widely regarded as the IMF's number two leadership post. Katz, who has a long association with t...