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September 17, 2025 7:11 PM September 17, 2025 7:11 PM

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US President Donald Trump Invites Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to White House

US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on 29th of this month. Netanyahu announced the invitation at a Jerusalem press conference in which he warned Hamas over the safety of hostages as Israeli forces press into Gaza City. Netanyahu's press ...

September 17, 2025 6:53 PM September 17, 2025 6:53 PM

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Nepal: 19 Structures Razed in Karnali During Gen Z Protests

A total of 19 government and private structures were completely destroyed in Karnali Province during incidents of arson and vandalism that occurred during Gen Z demonstrations on September 8 and 9.     Madhav Prasad Shrestha, Deputy Inspector General of the Karnali Province Police Office informed th...

September 17, 2025 5:14 PM September 17, 2025 5:14 PM

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UN Chief Guterres Calls Security Council Reform Essential for Global Peace

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that reforming the UN Security Council has become central to discussions at the General Assembly. He noted progress in the Inter-Governmental Negotiations process, which had previously stalled. Although no negotiating text has been adopted, new summary pape...

September 17, 2025 5:03 PM September 17, 2025 5:03 PM

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Gunmen Kill 22 in Niger Village Attack Amid Rising Violence

Gunmen killed 22 people in a violent attack on a village in Niger’s Tillaberi region yesterday. According to media reports, fifteen victims were shot while attending a baptism ceremony, with seven more killed in nearby areas as the attackers moved on. Human rights groups said jihadist violence has s...

September 17, 2025 4:36 PM September 17, 2025 4:36 PM

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PM Modi Thanks World Leaders for Birthday Wishes, Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday expressed gratitude to several world leaders for extending birthday greetings. In a series of social media posts, Mr Modi thanked Dominican Republic Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit for his wishes, reaffirming the strong bonds of friendship between t...

September 17, 2025 1:04 PM September 17, 2025 1:04 PM

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US Market: Wall Street Closes in Red as Investors Await Fed Decision

US stocks ended on a negative note after a choppy trading session on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting outcome due later today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped almost 0.3 per cent to end at 45 thousand 758, the S&P 500 declined ov...

September 17, 2025 11:41 AM September 17, 2025 11:41 AM

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Nepal Declares National Mourning, Public Holiday to Honour Gen-Z Protest Victims

In Nepal, the Home Ministry has announced a public holiday as a national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the course of the Gen-Z protest on September 8 and 9. The government has decided to hoist the national flag at half mast at all government offices, Nepali embassies and missio...

September 17, 2025 11:39 AM September 17, 2025 11:39 AM

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Islamist Parties in Bangladesh Announce New Protest Programmes, Demand Electoral Reform

In Bangladesh, the announcement of new protest programmes by Jamaat-e-Islami and several other Islamist political parties has added fresh tension to the already charged political climate there. At least seven Islamist outfits have declared rallies, processions, and demonstrations in the coming days,...

September 17, 2025 7:13 PM September 17, 2025 7:13 PM

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Special Prayers Held Across Sri Lanka to Mark PM Narendra Modi’s 75th Birthday

Special prayers are being held across Sri Lanka to mark the 75th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting goodwill across faiths and communities. The Bohra community in Colombo organised a prayer at the Bohra mosque in Colombo, offering blessings for PM Modi’s health and continued...