International

January 26, 2025 8:28 AM

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US President Donald Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies

US President Donald Trump has sacked 17 independent watchdogs from across multiple government agencies. The unprecedented action eliminates a critical oversight component enabling President Trump to fill the posts with his loyalists.   While the termination came into effect immediately, the move vio...

January 25, 2025 5:37 PM

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Yemen: Houthi rebels release 153 war detainees

  In a significant humanitarian gesture, Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally released 153 war detainees today. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) supported the operation, which aimed to bring relief and joy to families who have been anxiously waiting for the return of their loved one...

January 25, 2025 12:29 PM

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Israeli forces to stay in south Lebanon beyond withdrawal deadline

The Israeli government has said Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon beyond a 60-day deadline stipulated in a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah because its terms have not been fully implemented. In a statement, the Israeli prime minister's office said, under the agreement Hezbollah weapons and...

January 25, 2025 11:46 AM

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Pete Hegseth appointed as next U.S. Defence Secretary

In USA, the Senate has confirmed appointment of Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Defence Secretary. The confirmation for appointment of Hegseth came after a 50-50 vote in the Senate, when Vice President JD Vance broke the tie in his role as president of the Senate. This is considered a major victory fo...

January 24, 2025 10:09 PM

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Flood warnings issued across UK amid heavy rain and destructive winds

Flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the UK as heavy rain and destructive winds cover the nation. This is due to heavy and persistent rain associated with Storm Éowyn. The Storm has been battering Northern Ireland, bringing with it winds of more than 140 Kilometers per hour and leaving ...

January 24, 2025 8:17 PM

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Nepal hosts 1st International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition

In Nepal, the first three-day International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition organised by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries has drawn the attention of consumers towards delicate, lightweight and warm natural fibre obtained from Chyangra or Pashmin...

January 24, 2025 6:28 PM

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Mexican President says no need to expedite review of USMCA

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said, there is no need to expedite a review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which was proposed by her US counterpart Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico City yesterday, Ms. Sheinbaum emphasised that according to the decr...