International

April 9, 2024 11:15 AM April 9, 2024 11:15 AM

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South Korea to hold Parliamentary elections tomorrow

South Korea will hold Parliamentary elections tomorrow for its 300-member National Assembly. The National Election Commission has said that early voting shows that 31.28 per cent of the 44.28 million eligible voters cast their votes on Friday and Saturday, with no previous early voting period in Sou...

April 8, 2024 10:45 AM April 8, 2024 10:45 AM

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North America to witness rare astronomical phenomenon –  total solar eclipse

North America will witness a rare astronomical phenomenon - a total solar eclipse today. Beginning over the Pacific Ocean, this celestial event will traverse Mexico, United States and Canada. As per Indian Standard Time (IST), the total solar eclipse will begin at 9:12 pm tonight and will end at 2:2...

April 8, 2024 10:30 AM April 8, 2024 10:30 AM

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France: 3 people killed in explosion in 8 storey building

In France, three people were killed in an explosion followed by a blaze in an eight-storey building in Paris last night. The reason of the blast is not yet clear. An explosion was heard before a fire broke out on the 7th floor of the building. An investigation into the incident has been initiated to...

April 7, 2024 10:17 PM April 7, 2024 10:17 PM

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Slovakia: Peter Pellegrini wins presidential elections

In Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini of the ruling nationalist has won the Presidential Election defeating opposition independent Ivan Korcok. Pellegrini is a close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. As 99.9 per cent of ballots have been counted, Peter Pellegrini received 53 per cent of the vote,...

April 7, 2024 9:19 PM April 7, 2024 9:19 PM

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Israel pulls ground forces out of southern Gaza Strip

Israel has pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday (7th April 2024) in a partial withdrawal. The move comes after six months of devastating war trigerred by by the October 7 attacks by Hamas. The military however says that a significant force will keep operating elsewhere i...

April 7, 2024 9:26 PM April 7, 2024 9:26 PM

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Bangladesh: People continue to leave cities to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

In Bangladesh, tens of thousands of people left Dhaka and adjacent districts on weekends for their ancestral villages and hometowns by all modes of transport as the Eid-ul-Fitr draws near. This year, the Eid holiday will merge with another national festival of Bangladesh, Pahela Boishakh, the first ...

April 7, 2024 9:11 PM April 7, 2024 9:11 PM

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UAE’s Moon Sighting Committee to Determine Start of Eid Festivities

As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid Al Fitr next week. Following a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, this Islamic festival marks a joyous occasion for celebration and community gatherings. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Moon ...