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7.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Nepal-Tibet Border, 95 Dead

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS): A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck the Nepal-Tibet border region early Tuesday morning, resulting in at least 95 fatalities and leaving…

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Rising Polarization and Political Violence Threaten US Democracy

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) – The storming of the Capitol by Donald Trump's supporters, in a failed attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden, remains a…

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Top Military Officials Indicted in Failed South Korea Martial Law Attempt

Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) — South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted Major General Moon Sang-ho, the head of Defence Intelligence, for allegedly playing a pivotal role in the attempted imposition…

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Cooler Weather Helps Contain Grampians Bushfire

Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS): Cooler weather conditions and rainfall have allowed authorities in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria to gain control over a major bushfire that has been burning…

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Myanmar Grants Amnesty to 6,000 Prisoners on 77th Independence Day

Yangon, Jan 4 (IANS) – To commemorate Myanmar's 77th Independence Day, the State Administration Council announced on Saturday the release of approximately 6,000 prisoners. This amnesty includes 5,864 prisoners from…

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US Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Alliance with South Korea Amid Political Turmoil

The situation in South Korea has created significant political turbulence, particularly after President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law attempt and subsequent impeachment. The U.S. government, however, has made it clear…

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IDF Intercepts Houthi Missile and Drone Fired at Israel

Jerusalem, Jan 3 (IANS) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in two separate statements that it successfully intercepted a missile and a drone fired by the Houthi group in…

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South Korea Plans Economic Stimulus Amid Political Uncertainty

South Korean authorities are considering strategies to support the local economy amid ongoing political instability and potential economic challenges from the incoming US administration. On January 3, Acting President and…

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Cambodia Targets 100% Access to Clean Water and Sanitation by 2030

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently unveiled plans to extend the Hyderabad Metro Rail network as part of New Year's initiatives. The proposed expansion will focus on the northern regions…

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Cambodia Targets 100% Access to Clean Water and Sanitation by 2030

Phnom Penh, Jan 2 (IANS) – In Cambodia, 87% of the population, which totals 17 million, now has access to basic drinking water, while 21% benefit from safely managed drinking…

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Ukraine Stops Russian Gas Transit to Europe

Kyiv, Jan 1 (IANS) – Ukraine announced on Wednesday that it has halted the transit of Russian natural gas to Europe following the expiration of a five-year transportation agreement. The…

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Gazprom Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine as Agreements Expire

Moscow, Jan 1 (IANS) – Russian energy giant Gazprom announced on Wednesday that it has halted the transit of gas through Ukraine following the expiration of key agreements, which were…

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