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August 16, 2024 9:15 PM
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Fitch Ratings said on Thursday that the fall of the Awami League government in Bangladesh, following protests in July and August, raised uncertainty about the sovereign's credit profile. "Downward pressure on Bangladesh's rating could increase if the political transition faces challenges, including ...
August 16, 2024 9:04 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu today discussed the prevailing situation in West Asia. Mr. Modi received a telephone call from Benjamin Netanyahu. During the talks, Mr. Modi emphasized the need to de-escalate the situation. He reiterated India’s call for t...
August 16, 2024 10:18 PM
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Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has assured the protection, safety, and security of Hindus and all minorities in his country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus. During the talks, they exchanged vie...
August 16, 2024 8:57 PM
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Brent and WTI Crude trading more than two percent down in the Global Crude Market today. The Global Oil Benchmark Brent crude down nearly two and half a percent, to 79 dollars and 40 cents per barrel. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is trading nearly 3 percent down, to 75 dollars and 96 cents...
August 16, 2024 8:39 PM
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Two more cases of Mpox disease were detected in Pakistan today, bringing the total to three. The report comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak a global health emergency. Pakistan reported the first suspected case o...
August 16, 2024 8:17 PM
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In Pakistan, four people including two policemen were injured in an explosive attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province today. The incident happened in the provincial capital of Peshawar where a police vehicle was attacked by a roadside explosive device. The rapid response unit of police was on i...
August 16, 2024 8:09 PM
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Australia and New Zealand today announced joint economic and energy commitments to support the clean energy transition in the region. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon announced at a joint press conference that New Zealand would join ...
August 16, 2024 8:00 PM
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An earthquake measuring 5.1 in magnitude hit the Fiji Islands today. Its epicenter was located at a depth of 29 kilometer. There are no reports of any casualties so far. Fiji is prone to earthquakes because it's located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of intense tectonic activity and the world...
August 16, 2024 1:34 PM
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Czech Health Ministry recommends vaccination against mpox. The Czech Ministry of Health and the State Health Institute-SZU issued a statement and recommended people to vaccinate and take preventive measures against mpox if travelling to areas where mpox is currently reported. Current recommendations...
August 16, 2024 1:11 PM
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for banning nuclear testing, says it creates long term health issues for the people. On the occasion of International Day against Nuclear Tests which is going to observed on August 29. Guterres said, across nearly in last eight decades, more than 2,000 nu...
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