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Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian cars
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian-made cars, accusing the neighbouring country of treating the United States…
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Nepal flood death toll reaches 270, more than 800 still out of contact
The death toll from Wednesday's tragic Bhote Koshi floods has reached 270, with bodies still being recovered from several downstream…
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US raises Do Not Call registry fees; to take effect on October 1
The US Federal Trade Commission announced higher fees for telemarketers accessing the National Do Not Call Registry, which contains the…
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Nepal flash floods: Death toll climbs to 162; search, rescue Ops intensify
The remains were recovered from riverbanks in several downstream districts along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems, including Rasuwa,…
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Trump eases beef tariffs to cut US prices
US President Donald Trump has temporarily expanded low-tariff imports of lean beef trimmings by 300,000 metric tonnes, seeking to increase…
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Nepal flash floods: Over 100 Indians among 384 tourists missing in affected areas
More than 100 Indians are among 384 tourists reported missing in Nepal after flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River…
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Seven dead, several missing as flash floods hit Nepal; rescue Operations on
At least seven people have been confirmed dead after sudden flooding of the Bhote Koshi River hit Nepal's Rasuwa on…
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US prepares wider overhaul of H-1B visas
The Trump administration has begun White House review of a new proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa programme, signalling another…
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15 newborns killed in massive fire at Islamabad hospital
In a major tragedy, at least 15 newborn babies died after a massive fire broke out in the gynaecology ward…
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US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweeping increase that…
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Iran’s currency hits record low as US moves to unveil new sanctions
The currency, which was already under pressure before the joint US-Israeli attacks on February 28, has continued to hit new…
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India and New-zealand focus on advancing maritime security, defence cooperation
The Dialogue focused on advancing maritime security, joint training and defence cooperation, while furthering the objectives of the Roadmap 2030,”…
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Iran says violating vessels to face restrictions on future passages through Hormuz Strait
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, announced on Sunday…
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Israel warns Hamas of increased strikes if launch of balloons and kites continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a situational assessment on Sunday and warned Hamas of…
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Iran announces discovery of major gas reserves in southern province
Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told state television on Sunday (local time) that more than 160 billion cubic metres of the…
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India-Kuwait discuss opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in several sectors
We jointly assessed our cooperation focusing on energy, trade, investments, defence, technology, food security and health domains.
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37 injured after 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Ibaraki
At least 37 people were injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, early on Sunday.
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Russia shoots down 250 Ukrainian drones within 12 hours: Defence Ministry
Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones within 12 hours, said the Russian Defence Ministry.
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Aisha Wahab first Afghan American elected to US Congress
California state Senator Aisha Wahab has won a special election to the US House of Representatives, becoming the first Afghan…
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US approves potential sale to South Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles
The US government has authorised a potential sale to South Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the US…
