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March 13, 2024 5:21 PM March 13, 2024 5:21 PM

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Putin warns the West, says Russia ready for nuclear war

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and if the U.S. sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Speaking to state media on Wednesday, Mr. Putin said the nuclear war scenario, however, is not imminent...

March 13, 2024 12:03 PM March 13, 2024 12:03 PM

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Global Media Congress Urges Strong Leadership for Evolving Industry

A White Paper titled "Decisive Leadership in an Increasingly Complex Media Landscape" was unveiled at a recent Global Media Congress event in Nairobi, Kenya. The paper, launched by Emirates News Agency, the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates, sheds light on key trends and challenges fa...

March 13, 2024 9:02 AM March 13, 2024 9:02 AM

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US to send 300 million dollars in military weapons to Ukraine

The US will send 300 million dollars in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets, and anti-aircraft missiles. The surprise announcement came, as a bill in Congress to send further aid to Ukraine stalls amid partisan debate. The US shipment, the first in nearly three months, is inte...

March 13, 2024 8:58 AM March 13, 2024 8:58 AM

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“Starvation is being used as weapon of war in Gaza”, says EU Chief Joseph Borrell

The European Union Chief Joseph Borrell has said that starvation is being used as a weapon of war in Gaza. He described the lack of aid entering the territory as a man-made disaster. Addressing the UN Security Council in New York, Mr Borrell said the humanitarian crisis in the territory was a result...

March 12, 2024 10:12 PM March 12, 2024 10:12 PM

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India, Sri Lanka discuss renewable energy cooperation, technology transfer

Sri Lanka, keen to harness its renewable energy potential, eyes significant investments in the sector from India. Speaking at a business event in Colombo yesterday, attended by an Indian delegation from renewable energy sector, Sri Lanka’s Minister for Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara elaborated...

March 12, 2024 10:03 PM March 12, 2024 10:03 PM

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Russian military transport plane carrying 15 people crashes

The Russian Defence Ministry has said that a military transport plane carrying 15 people has crashed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, it is unclear if there are any survivors. The ministry said, the IL-76 aircraft with eight crew and seven passengers on board crashed in the Ivanovo region. It added that an en...

March 12, 2024 10:01 PM March 12, 2024 10:01 PM

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Numaligarh Refinery opens its first-ever overseas office in Bangladesh

India’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) opened its liaison office in Dhaka on Monday. This is the first overseas office of NRL.The liaison office was formally inaugurated by the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma in the presence of NRL managing director Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan. Kha...

March 12, 2024 9:44 PM March 12, 2024 9:44 PM

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Nepal: Foundation stone laid for the construction of campus in Doti

Foundation stone of Shree Kedar Jyotipunja Multiple Campus School Building at Doti District, Nepal was laid yesterday for the construction of the educational complex. This is being built with Government of India’s financial assistance at the tendered cost of 28.90 million Nepali rupees under ‘Nepal-...

March 12, 2024 9:41 PM March 12, 2024 9:41 PM

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Haiti’s PM Ariel Henry tenders his resignation

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has tendered his resignation. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in the Caribbean country. In a video address announcing his resignation, Mr Henry urged citizens to remain calm. Mr. Henry is currently stranded...