International

September 7, 2024 10:37 AM

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Pakistani national arrested in Canada alleging to provide support to ISIS

In Canada, a Pakistani national was arrested after being charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Attorney General of the United States of America, Merrick Garland, said the defendant is alleged to have planned a terrorist att...

September 7, 2024 9:16 AM

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Israeli army withdrew from West Bank city of Jenin

The Israeli army withdrew from the West Bank city of Jenin after a 10-day operation. Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that the Army eliminated several terrorists during the operation, arresting more than 40 suspects and seizing 24 weapons. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Health Ministry said 39 Pa...

September 6, 2024 10:12 PM

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Labor department says, US employers added 1 lakh and 42 thousand last month

US employers added one lakh and 42 thousand last month, the labor department announced today, in one of the year’s most closely watched economic news releases. The release comes as the US Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates for the first time since March 2020.   The reading for Augus...

September 6, 2024 9:29 PM

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3rd day of postal voting for Presidential elections concludes in Sri Lanka

The third day of postal voting for the Presidential elections concluded in Sri Lanka today. Amid intense campaigning among the front runners, government officials and tri forces officers exercised franchise at designated places including District Secretariats, Election Commission offices and Police ...

September 6, 2024 8:31 PM

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Nepali Hindu women celebrates festival of Teej across Nepal

The festival of 'Teej', also known as the 'Haritalika', is being observed by Nepali Hindu women across Nepal today. Women observe fast without water and food praying for a happy family life, longevity and a prosperous life of their spouse. The festivities begins with 'Dar' on the second day of the n...

September 6, 2024 9:27 PM

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Two Years of India UAE CEPA Celebrated in Dubai

The Indian Business and Professional Council Dubai in Coordination with the Consulate General of India  hosted a celebratory event marking the second anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The gathering, held in Dubai ...

September 6, 2024 7:48 PM

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China evacuates 4 Lakh ahead of powerful typhoon Yagi

A popular tourist island south of mainland China has been hit by the most powerful typhoon in a decade, leaving the area facing potentially catastrophic winds and torrential rain. According to state media, the 11th typhoon of the year, Yagi, slammed into Wenchang city in the north-east of Hainan isl...

September 6, 2024 7:47 PM

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MMA reports decline in foreign reserves in Maldives

Maldives appears to be headed towards a forex crisis as the Maldives Monetary Authority, MMA, reported a drastic decline in the archipelago nation’s foreign reserves. The forex reserves fell to USD 395.4 million by the end of July 2024, marking a 33% year-on-year drop. The drop appears even more pro...