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October 2, 2024 8:18 AM
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In a direct attack on Israel, Iran launched nearly 200 missiles last night sending people rushing to bomb shelters raising fears of all-out war in the region. Iran claimes, the attack was in response to the recent killing of senior Hezbollah and Hamas officials. Israel's army radio said,...
October 1, 2024 8:40 PM
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The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 began today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring a strong Indian presence with 29 leading companies participating in the Indian pavilion. The event, organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will contin...
October 1, 2024 8:16 PM
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At least 23 people were killed in Thailand when a school bus carrying more than 40 students and teachers caught fire on the outskirts of the capital, Bangkok, today. According to police, the bodies of 20 children and three teachers have been recovered. The police said 19 children and three teachers...
October 1, 2024 6:01 PM
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In Taiwan, schools and offices were shut down today as the island braced for Typhoon Krathon. The Interior Ministry said about 40 thousand troops have been mobilized, and more than 7,700 people have been evacuated. According to the Central Weather Administration, Typhoon Krathon is expected to hit t...
October 1, 2024 6:13 PM
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Former Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte today took over as the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in Brussels. He succeeds Norway's Jens Stoltenberg, who had led the alliance since 2014. In his first press conference as Secretary-General, Rutte called on allies t...
October 1, 2024 4:43 PM
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In China, three people were killed, and 15 others injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage inside a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai last night. The incident took place at a shopping mall in Songjiang, a densely populated district in the city's southwest. The city is also home to several univer...
October 1, 2024 1:56 PM
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Tensions escalate as Israel launches ground raids into southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated limited, localized, and targeted operations against Hezbollah targets near the border, citing immediate threats to Israeli communities in the north. These operations, part ...
October 1, 2024 12:51 PM
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The delegation, led by the Director of the IMF’s Asia-Pacific Region, Krishna Srinivasan, is expected to meet Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath during their three-day visit. The discussions will focus on the country’s progress under the current program and explore the next steps in S...
October 1, 2024 12:42 PM
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European Commission has said that the Group of Seven (G7) countries want to reach a political agreement on the 50 billion dollar loan for Ukraine by the end of this month for the cash to be able to available before the end of this year. The loan for Ukraine is to be serviced from profits generated b...
October 1, 2024 8:16 AM
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In Nepal, a meeting of the Council of Ministers held yesterday decided to release one billion rupees for the Disaster Relief Fund to expedite the rescue and relief operation of the flood-hit communities. The Ministry of Finance would immediately provide 1 billion Nepali rupees. Cabinet decide...
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