Download
Mobile App

android apple
signal

International

May 1, 2025 5:44 PM

South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo Resigns to Run in June 3 Election

South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo resigned today, signalling his intention to run in the June 3 presidential election. Mr Han made the announcement during a press briefing in Seoul, ending weeks of speculation about his candidacy following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. ...

May 1, 2025 1:04 PM

International Labour Day being celebrated globally

International Labour Day is being celebrated across the globe today. The day is observed to honour the contributions of the working class and promote their rights. It pays tribute to the sacrifices of workers in securing economic and social rights around the world. The day is also known as Global W...

May 1, 2025 12:08 PM

Bangladesh: IGCC Dhaka pays musical tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, paid a musical tribute to tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain on Wednesday. The event was a heartfelt tribute to his unparalleled contribution to Indian classical music.   The event featured a captivating tabla recital ...

May 1, 2025 7:24 AM

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 Secre...

May 1, 2025 7:21 AM

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

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 approv...

April 30, 2025 8:46 PM

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 jewe...

1 47 48 49 50 51 521