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November 4, 2024 1:39 PM

Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures

Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures on Sunday, including issuing work-from-home mandates and closing primary schools. The city held the top spot on a real-tim...

November 1, 2024 9:41 PM

Government of Nepal announces cash prize for Team as first runner-up in SAFF Women’s Championship 2024

Nepal’s national women’s football team, which secured the first runner-up position in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024, will receive a cash prize from the Government of Nepal. The team, which was narrowly de...

November 1, 2024 8:25 PM

Annapurna base camp welcomes record-breaking number of visitors in past two weeks

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), located at the base of Annapurna-I, has witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists following this year’s Dashain festival. Many domestic tourists have flocked to ABC in Nepal's Myagdi district during the festive seaso...

November 1, 2024 5:57 PM

Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components, days after blocking sales of tech giant Apple's iPhone 16 for the same reason. Indonesia blocked sales of ...

November 1, 2024 3:00 PM

Indian troops begin patrolling Demchok sector following disengagement with China

Indian troops have resumed patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh, marking a shift towards reducing military tensions along the India-China border. The development aligns with the latest agreement between India and China to begin coordina...

November 1, 2024 9:13 AM

UAE embraces Diwali celebrations in grand cultural display

The United Arab Emirates has transformed into a vibrant celebration of lights and culture as the Hindu festival of Diwali swept across the nation. The festivities, traditionally an Indian celebration, have evolved into a countrywide event embracing a...

October 31, 2024 9:32 AM

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile, South Korean military says

North Korea fired a suspected long-range ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday (October 31), South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercont...

October 31, 2024 9:23 AM

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can’t North Korea help us?

Russia's envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday questioned why its allies like North Korea could not help Moscow in its war against Ukraine given Western countries claim the right to help Kyiv. Vassily Nebenzia faced a blunt argument at a Security...

October 30, 2024 11:27 PM

“Important thing is how to resolve differences”: Chinese envoy on India-China relations

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, emphasized on Wednesday that while differences between India and China are natural given their proximity, the key lies in managing and resolving these disagreements effectively. Speaking at an event hosted by...

October 30, 2024 10:25 PM

Bangladesh wins SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 with 2-1 victory over Nepal

Bangladesh clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship title for the second time, defeating Nepal 2-1 in a thrilling final at Kathmandu's Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday. In a hard-fought contest, Monika Chakma and Ritu P...

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