International

December 18, 2024 9:27 PM December 18, 2024 9:27 PM

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Russia Detains Suspect in General Kirillov’s Killing

Russia today detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general, in Charge of its nuclear protection forces, Igor Kirillov. According to the Russian Federal Security Service, the suspect is a Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. It said, that the 29-year-old man was reporte...

December 18, 2024 9:23 PM December 18, 2024 9:23 PM

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Nepal re-appoints Shankar Sharma as ambassador to India

President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel has appointed Nepal's resident ambassadors to India and Malaysia. The President re-appointed Dr Shankar Prasad Sharma as the Resident Ambassador of Nepal to the Republic of India. Dr Netra Prasad Timsina was appointed as the Resident Ambassador of Nepal to Malays...

December 18, 2024 6:22 PM December 18, 2024 6:22 PM

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Sweden to significantly expand defence capabilities by 2030

Sweden's Parliament has approved a new defence plan, increasing the military budget from 125 billion Swedish Krona (SEK) in 2024 to 186 billion SEK by 2030. As reported by the Swedish national public television broadcaster, SVT, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said the plan prioritises expanding supplie...

December 18, 2024 12:48 PM December 18, 2024 12:48 PM

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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, 14 dead & over 200 injured

In the island nation of Vanuatu, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck yesterday, with its epicentre located near the capital, Port Vila. The earthquake has claimed at least 14 lives, with the death toll expected to rise. More than 200 injured individuals are currently being treated at Vila Cen...

December 18, 2024 12:05 PM December 18, 2024 12:05 PM

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Sri Lanka’s economy grows 5.5% in Q3 2024, marking rebound from crisis

Sri Lanka’s economy has grown by 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024. According to the data released by the island's Department of Census and Statistics, GDP at constant prices rose to about 3.152 trillion Lankan rupees up from 2.987 trillion rupees in Q3 2023. The growth was driven by a ...

December 18, 2024 10:28 AM December 18, 2024 10:28 AM

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Nepal: Bhaktapur Mahotsav celebrates Bhaktapur’s unique art, culture & heritage

Bhaktapur Mahotsav, which started on December 13, witnessed lakhs of footfall in the last five days. The purpose of the festival was to introduce the world to Bhaktapur’s unique and historic art, culture, festival and way of life. Bhaktapur is a district in Kathmandu Valley that has UNESCO heritage ...

December 18, 2024 8:58 AM December 18, 2024 8:58 AM

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Sri Lanka to offer visa-free travel to Indian nationals from Jan 2025

Indians will be among the nationals from 39 countries - who will have free visas to travel to Sri Lanka from January 2025. This was announced by the visiting Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath during an interaction organised by the India Foundation in New Delhi. He said, a parliamentary gaze...