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December 21, 2024 6:37 AM December 21, 2024 6:37 AM

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Germany: 2 killed, over 60 injured as car plows into Christmas market

In Germany, at least two persons were killed and over 60 others were injured after a driver of a car plowed into a large crowd of people at a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg. A spokesperson for the regional government has described the incident as an attack. According to a German public br...

December 20, 2024 8:55 PM December 20, 2024 8:55 PM

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PM Modi to visit Kuwait, 1st visit of Indian PM in 43 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Kuwait tomorrow at the invitation of Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.  During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait. Prime Minister will also interact with the Indian c...

December 20, 2024 1:55 PM December 20, 2024 1:55 PM

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Sri Lanka to decide on foreign research vessels based on committee recommendations

In Colombo, Sri Lanka’s foreign minister Vijitha Herath has said that the decision on foreign research vessels visiting Sri Lanka will be taken on the recommendation of a committee. Speaking at a press conference today, on Sri Lanka's President’s recent visit to India, he mentioned that a committee ...

December 20, 2024 8:34 AM December 20, 2024 8:34 AM

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US House rejects Trump’s plan to fund federal operations, suspend debt ceiling

The US House of Representatives has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling, just one day before a potential government shutdown.   Trump demanded that a provision to raise or suspend the nation's debt limit be included in the leg...

December 20, 2024 6:51 AM December 20, 2024 6:51 AM

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Russia-Ukraine rule out renewing key gas transit deal for Europe

Russia and Ukraine have both ruled out renewing a key gas transit deal for Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Kyiv has refused to extend the five-year agreement to transport Russian gas across Ukraine beyond its expiry at the end of this month. In a statement in Brussels, Ukrainian...

December 20, 2024 6:45 AM December 20, 2024 6:45 AM

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Nigeria: Stampede at school Christmas fun-fair kills 35 children, injures 6

In Nigeria, at least 35 children have been killed in a stampede at a school Christmas fun-fair in the southwestern city of Ibadan. Police said six others were critically injured.   The stampede occurred when large crowds gathered for promised cash handouts and food.   Around 5,000 children...

December 20, 2024 6:39 AM December 20, 2024 6:39 AM

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Russian President Putin ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump to end the war. Talking to media persons, President Putin stated he has no conditions for talks with Ukrainian authorities and is ready to negotiate with any...

December 19, 2024 10:26 PM December 19, 2024 10:26 PM

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Janakpur bolts to face Sudurpaschim Royals in finals of Nepal Premier League

Nepal is all set to attract tourists for the year-end and New Year celebrations. The 18th edition of the elephant festival is scheduled from December 26 to December 30 in Sauraha to attract tourists, both domestic and international.   Elephant football, elephant polo, elephant fast walks, elephant b...