International

May 1, 2025 7:24 AM

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UN chief renews call for immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan and urged the international community to act with urgency to help bring an end to the relentless suffering and destruction in the country.   Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secreta...

May 1, 2025 7:21 AM

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Iran says 4th round of indirect talks with US set for Rome

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the fourth round of the Omani-mediated indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US will be held in Rome on Saturday. Araghchi made the remarks on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting in Tehran yesterday while responding to questions about ...

May 1, 2025 7:18 AM

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Germany’s SPD members approve coalition agreement

In Germany, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has said that its members have voted in favour of forming a coalition with the Union party. The result paves the way for a new federal government led by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz.   The result followed prior approval...

April 30, 2025 8:46 PM

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Nepal celebrates Akshaya Tritiya by buying gold & silver

    Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated in Nepal today with the Hindu community offering kul-puja to their ancestors and buying precious metals like gold and silver. Despite the high gold rate in the domestic market, in the New Road Gold market of Kathmandu, people were seen buying gold pieces of jeweller...

April 30, 2025 12:59 PM

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3 people killed in shooting in Sweden

In Sweden, three people have tragically lost their lives following a shooting incident at a hair salon near Vaksala Square in Uppsala.   The shooter reportedly fled the scene on a scooter and remains at large. Local authorities have cordoned off a significant area in the centre of the city and ...

April 30, 2025 11:51 AM

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US-India tariff talks going great, trade deal expected soon: US President Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that talks with India on tariffs are going great and the two countries will reach a trade agreement soon. The US President informed reporters outside the White House last night ahead of a rally in Michigan.   Earlier this week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bess...

April 30, 2025 9:32 AM

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Deadly Pahalgam terror attack has infuriated Egypt: Ambassador Galal

Egypt's Ambassador to India, Kamel Zayed Galal, has termed last week's Pahalgam terrorist attack as an unacceptable assault on India, which has infuriated Egypt and the country's government. The Ambassador emphasised on global cooperation to deal with terrorist organisations. He said a holistic appr...

April 30, 2025 6:54 AM

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Saudi Arabia warns Pakistan of strict penalties over violation of Haj regulations

Issuing a strong warning to Islamabad, Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry has stated that strict penalties will be imposed on Pakistani citizens found violating Haj permit regulations this year. The Saudi ministry’s latest warning further stated that penalties will be applicable till June 10, 2025. Th...