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October 12, 2024 2:03 PM October 12, 2024 2:03 PM

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At Least 177 Dead in Mali Due to Flooding Since the Start of Rainy Season

In Mali, at least 177 people were killed due to flooding since the start of rainy season. The report, released yesterday by the Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, also noted 656 recorded flooding incidents, resulting in widespread destruction.         In addition to the w...

October 12, 2024 1:38 PM October 12, 2024 1:38 PM

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Energy Trade Following Missile Attacks on Israel

The United States has announced sanctions targeting Iran's energy trade in light of the missile attacks launched by the country against Israel. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the US is taking measures to disrupt the flow of revenue that Iran uses to fund its nuclear program. ...

October 12, 2024 9:33 AM October 12, 2024 9:33 AM

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Death Toll from Monkeypox Outbreak in Africa Reaches 979

The death toll from Africa's ongoing monkeypox outbreak has risen to 979. A total of 38,300 cases, including 7,339 confirmed ones have been reported since the beginning of 2024. During an online media briefing, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Director General Jean Kase...

October 12, 2024 8:14 AM October 12, 2024 8:14 AM

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World Arthritis Day being observed today

          World Arthritis Day is being observed today. The objective of the day is to create awareness among the people about rheumatic musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention. The theme of the day this year is Informed Choices, Better Outcomes.         Talking to Akashvani News, Head of...

October 11, 2024 8:25 PM October 11, 2024 8:25 PM

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690 Nominations Accepted Nationwide for Sri Lanka’s General Election

In Sri Lanka, a total of 690 nominations from recognised political parties and independent groups were accepted nationwide for the General Election. Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has said that 74 nomination papers were rejected due to various reasons.   Meanwhile, nominations of a total of 46 cont...

October 11, 2024 4:41 PM October 11, 2024 4:41 PM

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Devotees Flock to Shrines Across Nepal on Bada Dashain Navami

Crowds of devotees can be seen at the goddess shrines throughout Nepal today offering worship and paying homage to the deity on the occasion of Navami of the Bada Dashain festival. There is a belief that one's wishes are fulfilled by worshipping and praying to the goddess Navadurga at the goddess sh...

October 11, 2024 4:32 PM October 11, 2024 4:32 PM

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Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024. The group also known as Hibakusha was recognised for its tiredless efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclea...