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Austrian President calls for calm coalition talks after far-right election win

Vienna, Oct 3 (IANS) Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen called on all parties in the newly-elected parliament to seek compromises in coalition talks after the far-right Freedom Party won…

Admin October 3, 2024

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Zambia draws $58 million investment in digital infrastructure

Lusaka, Oct 3 (IANS) Zambia has attracted a total investment of about $58 million in digital infrastructure following the removal of tax on the importation of equipment for digital infrastructure…

Admin October 3, 2024

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Pak’s strategic subordination in permitting Chinese to operate within its borders (IANS Analysis)

New Delhi: It is highly unusual for a sovereign state to allow another state to establish a security apparatus, even if it is a joint arrangement, within its territorial boundaries.…

admin October 2, 2024

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Trooper among 3 dead in clash over Naga villages boundaries in Manipur’s Ukhrul

Imphal, Oct 2 (IANS) At least three persons, including a Manipur Rifles trooper, were killed and 30 others injured in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Wednesday when residents of two Naga…

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Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on two ships

Sanaa, Oct 2 (IANS) The Houthi group in Yemen said on Tuesday that it had launched multiple attacks targeting two ships travelling in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.…

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Israel bans UN chief Guterres from entering country

Tel Aviv, Oct 2 (IANS) Israel on Wednesday declared UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering the country for his failure to "unequivocally condemn"…

Admin October 2, 2024

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Thailand’s manufacturing sector expanded at slower rate in September

Bangkok, Oct 1 (IANS) Thailand's manufacturing sector maintained its upturn in September but expanded at a slower rate due to lower increases in output and new orders, a survey showed…

Admin October 1, 2024

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Bangladesh extends int’l bid deadline for dozens of offshore oil, gas blocks

Dhaka, Oct 1 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government has extended the deadline to December for submitting bids for dozens of offshore oil and gas blocks. The extension, announced recently by the…

Admin October 1, 2024

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Arab League chief calls on international community to back Lebanon

Cairo, Sep 30 (IANS) Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit called on the international community on Monday to support Lebanon in the face of the Israeli offensive and its impacts, particularly…

Admin September 30, 2024

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North Korea removed as observer from Asia-Pacific anti-money laundering group

Seoul, Sep 30 (IANS) North Korea has been removed as an observer of a regional anti-money laundering group due to its lack of engagement and failure to fulfill obligations, South…

Admin September 30, 2024

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Hezbollah vows to face Israeli ground attack on Lebanon, denies new leadership rumours

Beirut, Sep 30 (IANS) Hezbollah deputy chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday said that the Iran-backed Lebanese organisation will "emerge victorious" in its ongoing battle and is ready to face…

Admin September 30, 2024

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UN releases US$10 million emergency humanitarian funds for Lebanon aid

United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) The acting UN relief chief allocated $10 million in emergency funding for the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, which the local UN coordinator described as catastrophic.…

Admin September 28, 2024