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August 26, 2024 1:09 PM

Eight killed in Zambia mine collapse

In Zambia, at least eight miners were killed after a gravel mine collapsed in the Chongwe district of Lusaka province.   The police spokesperson said the accident occurred yesterday after the workers finished loading the gravel, burying the truck and the victims.   The driver who was rescued a...

August 26, 2024 1:07 PM

Former Lebanese PM Salim al-Hoss dies at 94

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with illness. Prime Minister Najib Mikati has declared three days of official mourning.   In a statement, Prime Minister Mikati called Salim al-Hoss Lebanon's conscience and lamented his loss at the most di...

August 26, 2024 12:00 PM

11 Mpox cases reported in South Korea this year, No new virus strain detected

In South Korea, eleven Mpox cases have been reported so far this year, but all detected cases were the less deadly Clade II variant.   The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said, the latest case was reported last month, adding that health authorities have bolstered screening at bord...

August 26, 2024 11:37 AM

Sensex climbs 312 points, Nifty rallies 94 points to 24,917

Domestic benchmark indices today opened the week on a higher note, following a rally in the US peers and foreign fund inflows.   Markets began the trade on an positive note after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech indicated possible rate cuts by the US central bank in Septembe...

August 26, 2024 11:21 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets former FATF President T Raja Kumar in Singapore

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former Financial Action Task Force (FATF) President T. Raja Kumar in Singapore today. She congratulated Mr. Kumar on the successful completion of his tenure as FATF President.   In the meeting, the Finance Minister also appreciated the former FATF...

August 26, 2024 8:53 AM

INS Mumbai arrives in Colombo for three day visit

The Indian Navy’s warship, INS Mumbai, reached Colombo today for a three-day visit with the Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially receiving the ship.   This visit marks INS Mumbai’s first visit to a Sri Lankan port and the eighth visit by an Indian Navy ship to Sri Lanka in 2024.   During it...