International

August 20, 2025 9:25 AM August 20, 2025 9:25 AM

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At Least 27 Killed as Armed Gunmen Attack Mosque in Northern Nigeria

In northern Nigeria, at least 27 worshippers were killed and several were injured when armed bandits attacked a mosque. Gunmen opened fire inside a mosque as muslims gathered to pray in the remote community of the local government area yesterday. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the att...

August 19, 2025 9:48 PM August 19, 2025 9:48 PM

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Lanka succeeds in bringing down food insecurity rate  from 24% to 16%

  Sri Lanka has made progress in tackling food insecurity, with the rate falling from 24 percent to 16 percent, according to Philip Ward, the newly appointed representative and country director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Mr. Ward shared the update during a meeting with Sri Lan...

August 19, 2025 9:33 PM August 19, 2025 9:33 PM

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Nepal announces partnership with TikTok to promote tourism

  TikTok and the Nepal Tourism Board jointly announced a partnership on Tuesday to promote Nepal's tourism sector through a creator-led campaign.  The in-app experience is expected to help travellers discover the country's must-see destinations and unexplored locations. Nepal Tourism Board and TikTo...

August 19, 2025 6:01 PM August 19, 2025 6:01 PM

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Air Canada cabin crew strike ends, reaching an agreement

Air Canada's flight attendants' union reached an agreement with the country's largest carrier today, ending the cabin crew strike. The strike that lasted nearly four days, led to mass cancellations during the busy summer season and forced country’s largest airline to withdraw its financial outlook f...