International

August 21, 2024 1:39 PM August 21, 2024 1:39 PM

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Maldives: Torrential rains caused extensive flooding in northern parts of country

Torrential rains have caused extensive flooding in the northern parts of the Maldives, with damages to several houses being reported from the northern city of Kulhudhuffushi. The National Disaster Management Authority of the Archipelago said that at least 69 houses suffered damage due to flooding. E...

August 20, 2024 9:22 PM August 20, 2024 9:22 PM

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Bangladesh Decides To Cancel All Remaining HSC Exams

In Bangladesh, the Ministry of Education has decided to cancel all the remaining Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams. This decision came today in response to demands from several hundreds students who stormed the secretariat. Prof Tapan Kumar Sarkar, head of the Inter-Education B...

August 20, 2024 9:05 PM August 20, 2024 9:05 PM

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Russia & Azerbaijan Sign 7 Agreements During Putin’s Visit

Russia and Azerbaijan have signed seven documents during the Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to Azerbaijan. According to media reports, President and his counterpart Ilham Aliyev signed a joint statement in baku to further solidify the relationship between the two nations. Speaking ...

August 20, 2024 8:58 PM August 20, 2024 8:58 PM

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US & South Korea Begin Large-Scale Joint Military Exercises

United States and South Korea kicked off a large-scale joint military exercises, aimed at strengthening their combined defence capabilities and deterring threats from North Korea. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The exercise will see ...

August 20, 2024 4:12 PM August 20, 2024 4:12 PM

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Russia Evacuates Over 1,20,000 Civilians Amid Ongoing Fighting in Kursk

Russia has said that more than 1,20,000 civilians have been safely removed from nine border districts in the Kursk region as fighting continues, with Ukrainian forces maintaining their offensive actions. Russia's Emergencies Ministry said the evacuation action is still ongoing. On the other hand, Uk...

August 20, 2024 8:46 AM August 20, 2024 8:46 AM

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Complaint filed against Sheikh Hasina and 27 others for alleged genocide and crimes

A complaint was filed Monday with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 27 people, including ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, former ministers Obaidul Quader, Rashed Khan Menon and Hasanul Huq Inu for committing alleged genocide and crimes against humanity.   The ot...

August 20, 2024 7:05 AM August 20, 2024 7:05 AM

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Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed for  American proposal on the release of the hostages

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to the American 'bridging proposal' on the release of hostages after a three-hour meeting with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem. In a statement, Netanyahu's Office said, the Prime Minister reiterated Israel's commitment to th...

August 19, 2024 8:22 PM August 19, 2024 8:22 PM

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Janai Purnima celebrated in Nepal

In Nepal, people of Hindu and Buddhist communities celebrated the festival Janai Purnima on Monday (19th August 2024) which is also called as Shrawani Purnima, Kwati Purnima or Rishi Purnima. According to the Nepali Calendar, this festival falls on the full moon day of Shrawan month. People usually ...

August 19, 2024 7:54 PM August 19, 2024 7:54 PM

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US Secy of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (19th August 2024) met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Blinken is on a three-day visit to Egypt and Israel to continue US diplomatic efforts to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire. The visit is focused on the release of hostag...

August 19, 2024 8:06 PM August 19, 2024 8:06 PM

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7 killed in landslides in Nepal

In Nepal, seven people were killed in separate incidents of landslide on Monday (19th August 2024) morning. Four people were killed when their house got buried in a landslide that occurred in Bajhang district in West Nepal. The bodies buried in the landslide were retrieved in the morning with the he...