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May 29, 2024 7:14 PM May 29, 2024 7:14 PM

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28 people killed and 20 injured in Pakistan in road acciedent

At least 28 people were killed and 20 others injured today in Pakistan after a speeding passenger bus veered off the road and fell into a ravine in the remote Balochistan province. The incident occurred as one of the tyres of the bus en route to Quetta from Gwadar, burst after which it fell into the...

May 28, 2024 8:14 PM May 28, 2024 8:14 PM

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Fitch Downgrades Bangladesh to ‘B+’; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Bangladesh's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating on Monday to 'B+' from 'BB-' owing to weakening of Bangladesh's external buffers. The country's forex reserves are down substantially due to continued forex interventions, capital outflows and persistent use o...

May 28, 2024 4:35 PM May 28, 2024 4:35 PM

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At least four killed in landslides in Indonesia

At least four people have been killed after rain-triggered landslides hit the eastern province of West Papua, Indonesia last week. In a statement, the country's National Disaster Management Agency today said that one person has been rescued in the disaster that occurred in the area of Arfak Mountain...

May 28, 2024 4:31 PM May 28, 2024 4:31 PM

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Korea, US stage joint air drills to strengthen readiness against N. Korean threats

South Korean and US military aircraft have staged regular combined live-fire drills to strengthen readiness against North Korean threats. It comes amid heightened tensions over Pyongyang's failed satellite launch.   The Seoul's Air Force said, over 90 aircraft, including the South Korea's F-35A...

May 28, 2024 3:20 PM May 28, 2024 3:20 PM

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Nepal celebrates its 17th Republic Day

The 17th Republic Day is observing celebrated across the Nepal today. Republic Day is associated with people's movement and aspiration for change from monarchy to make Nepal a republic nation.   A special function was organised at Army Pavilion in Tundikhel.   The Nepal Army, Nepal Police ...

May 28, 2024 3:20 PM May 28, 2024 3:20 PM

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Cyclone Remal Leaves Trails Of Destruction; Sylhet At Flood Risk

Cyclone Remal has left a trail of destruction in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. At least 13 people died in the cyclone, most of them crushed under fallen houses or collapsed walls or trees.  The storm has destroyed over 30,000 thatched homes and over 150,000 damaged in Khulna, Barisal and Chatto...

May 28, 2024 2:25 PM May 28, 2024 2:25 PM

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India announces immediate relief assistance of one million US dollars to support relief, rehabilitation & reconstruction efforts to Papua New Guinea in wake of devastating landslide  

India has announced an immediate relief assistance of one million US dollars to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts to Papua New Guinea in the wake of devastating landslide. A massive landslide occurred on 24th of this month in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea which buried hundr...