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October 29, 2024 3:39 PM

Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem to succeed slain head Nasrallah

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said on Tuesday it had elected deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air attack on Beirut's southern suburb over a month ago. The group said in a writ...

October 29, 2024 2:50 PM

Dubai gears up for grand Diwali celebrations

Dubai is gearing up for Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on October 31, with grand celebrations planned across major venues.Global Village, one of Dubai’s premier cultural destinations, has already begun transforming its grounds for the festival. Sk...

October 29, 2024 11:04 AM

Israel votes to ban UN relief agency aiding Palestinians

Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday to ban the UN relief agency UNRWA from operating inside the country, alarming some of Israel's Western allies who fear it will worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israeli officials cit...

October 28, 2024 11:23 PM

High gold rates dampen Dhanteras festivities on 29 October

Hallmark gold in the Nepal market is selling at NPR 1,43,175 per 10 grams. The price of 24-carat gold has steadily risen from NPR 1,29,030 in August to its current value. This local rate exceeds the international gold price, which stands at NPR 1,16,...

Last updated on: 25th August 2026

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