Taiwan : A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck southern Taiwan early on Tuesday, causing 15 people to suffer minor injuries and prompting swift emergency responses across the region. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 12:17 am local time (1600 GMT Monday). Its epicenter was located approximately…
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Colombia : In Colombia, at least 80 people have died, and over 18,000 have fled their homes due to violent clashes between rival armed groups near the Venezuelan border. The ongoing violence in the northeastern Catatumbo region is considered some of the worst the country has witnessed in recent years. The primary groups involved in…
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Washington, January 21, 2025: US President Donald Trump marked the start of his second term by signing a series of executive orders aimed at overturning key policies introduced during the Biden administration. The signing ceremony, held at a public event in Washington, showcased Trump approving a stack of documents one by one, displaying them to…
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Washington DC : World leaders have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his return to the White House for a second term as President of the United States. Leaders from across the globe expressed optimism for strengthened ties and collaboration on global challenges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, in a social media post,…
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New Delhi : Donald Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States today in Washington, DC. The swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by US Chief Justice John Roberts and is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. Following the formal oath, Mr. Trump will deliver his inaugural address,…
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New Delhi, January 18, 2025: In a significant development aimed at enhancing collaboration in tackling cybercrimes, India and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their joint efforts in investigating cyber-related offenses. This agreement will provide a framework for increased cooperation and training between the two nations, focusing on the…
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Israel January 18, 2025: The Israeli cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing a significant pause to the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza. This truce, set to begin on Sunday, January 19, will mark the first phase of a six-week halt in fighting, following months of intense negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet,…
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New Delhi : A voice note shared online by Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party has revealed an emotional account by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina about narrowly escaping an alleged assassination attempt. In the audio clip, the 77-year-old leader, speaking in Bangla, praises Allah for saving her and accuses her political opponents of conspiring to…
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Bangladesh : Bangladesh has reported its first fatality linked to Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after a woman died in Dhaka on Thursday. The woman, who had been receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital since Sunday, succumbed to multiple health complications. She had been battling several underlying conditions, including obesity, kidney issues, and lung complications, which…
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Türkiye is reeling from a devastating hooch tragedy that has claimed the lives of at least 30 people and left 49 others hospitalized due to methanol poisoning. The victims include foreign nationals, underscoring the far-reaching impact of this public health crisis. The incident, centered in Istanbul, has highlighted the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol, which…
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