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May 24, 2024 8:50 AM May 24, 2024 8:50 AM

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President Vladimir Putin signs decree to allow seizure of US properties inside Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to allow seizure of US properties inside Russia, in response to the US's potential confiscation of Russian assets. According to the decree, the Russian Central Bank and Russian entities will have the right to seek legal redress in court in case of...

May 24, 2024 8:30 AM May 24, 2024 8:30 AM

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At least 7 killed, 21 injured in missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

In Ukraine, at least seven people were killed and 21 injured in a wave of missile strikes on northeastern city of Kharkiv. Governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleg Synegubov said, Russian forces launched about 15 missiles against the city. Mr Synegubov said, all those killed were employees of a printing...

May 23, 2024 8:59 PM May 23, 2024 8:59 PM

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Nepal celebrates the 2568th Buddha Jayanti and Lumbini Day 20281 today

On the occasion of the 2568th Buddha Jayanti, devotees visit the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, a world heritage site and a sacred place for Buddhist faithful to offer their prayers. Monks from India, Nepal and China performed rituals, sang hymns and offered offerings in the Maya Devi temple's sacred ...

May 23, 2024 7:04 PM May 23, 2024 7:04 PM

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Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter’s possible release, says Kremlin

The Kremlin today said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had not any contact with former U.S. president Donald Trump on Wall Street reporter Evan Gershkovich's possible release. Talking to reporters in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this after the former U.S. president said, he wou...

May 23, 2024 5:54 PM May 23, 2024 5:54 PM

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Israel war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas

Israel War cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire indirect talks with Hamas. According to media reports, the war cabinet has communicated to the negotiating team including Mossad Chief David Barnea and Shin Bet Director, Ronen Bar to continue negotiations for the return ...

May 23, 2024 2:40 PM May 23, 2024 2:40 PM

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Buddha Purnima Celebrated with Fervor by the Buddhist Community in UAE

Dubai, UAE - The Buddhist community in the United Arab Emirates is celebrating Buddha Purnima, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, with great enthusiasm and devotion.The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery in Dubai, the oldest Buddhist monastery in the UAE establishe...

May 23, 2024 8:20 AM May 23, 2024 8:20 AM

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls early General Election on July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early national election for July 4. He made the announcement outside his Downing Street office, saying now is the moment for Britain to choose its future. Voters across the United Kingdom will choose all 650 members of the House of Commons for a term ...

May 22, 2024 10:01 PM May 22, 2024 10:01 PM

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Buddha Purnima observed in Bangladesh

Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhists, was celebrated on Wednesday across Bangladesh with due religious fervour.  Buddha Purnima falls on Baisakhi Purnima marks Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana on the same day.   Marking the day, the Bangladesh...