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15 killed in Lugansk bakery attack
KATHMANDU: Ukraine’s armed forces opened fire on a bakery in Lysichansk, Lugansk area, killing...
Russian drone attack in Ukraine leaves 40,000 without power
KYIV, UKRAINE: Ukraine said Friday that tens of thousands of people were without power...
Indian gov’t slashes import duty on key mobile phones’ components
NEW DELHI: The Indian government has announced a cut in customs duty on imports...
Over 100 Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian detention camp
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100 Rohingya refugees escaped a detention centre in Malaysia after...
India releases pigeon accused of spying for China
NEW DELHI: A pigeon that spent eight months in Indian police custody has been...
Afghan women urge United Nations for active role at Doha conference
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: The prominent members of women’s protest movements have urged the United Nations...
US approves plan to strike Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, officials say
KATHMANDU: The US has approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets...
At least two dead, over 200 injured in massive fire in Kenyan capital
NAIROBI: At least two people were killed and more than 200 injured in a...
Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months
YANGON: Myanmar’s National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Wednesday extended the state of...
UN chief calls for urgent steps to de-escalate situation in Gaza, surrounding areas
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urgently appealed for measures to reduce...