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April 21, 2024 12:25 PM

U.S. House passes Taiwan aid bill in bipartisan vote

A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill providing funds to the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan, on Saturday (April 20). The Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Act will send $8.1 billion to Taiwan and othe...

April 21, 2024 11:10 AM

Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing

Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, the defence minister said on Sunday. The two SH-60 patrol helicopters were conducting anti-submarine exercises ...

April 20, 2024 7:12 PM

Top Chinese swimmers competed, won medals in Tokyo Olympics despite failing drug tests: Report

As many as 23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prohibited substance seven months before their participation in the Tokyo Olympics, as per a report. They were allowed to escape scrutiny and compete at the top sporting event following secret ...

April 20, 2024 6:14 PM

Nepal: First Rainbow International Tourism Conference held in Kathmandu

By: Sweta Singh (Kathmandu) First Rainbow International Tourism Conference in Nepal took place in Kathmandu organised by civil society Mayako Pahichan in association with Nepal Tourism Board. Chief Guest of the event, Bhagawati Chaudhary, Minister ...

April 20, 2024 5:38 PM

Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods

Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates and sister airline flydubai have restored normal operations after heavy rains caused severe flooding across the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, the airlines said on Saturday. Emirates cancelled nearly 400 fl...

April 20, 2024 10:42 AM

UN warns 8,00,000 people in Sudan city in ‘extreme, immediate danger’

Top United Nations officials issued a dire warning to the Security Council on Friday, drawing attention to the plight of approximately 8,00,000 individuals in a Sudanese city as violence escalates, threatening to ignite further conflict across Darfur...

April 19, 2024 2:26 PM

India will grow at 6.5%, outpacing global average of 2.6%: UNCTD report

India is expected to sustain its growth momentum at 6.5% in 2024, according to a report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD). The report underscores India’s resilience amidst global economic challenges, citing...

April 19, 2024 9:03 AM

Israel fires missiles in retaliatory strike against Iran, says US official

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday morning (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior US official. However, the official could not confirm whether Syria and Iraq sites were hit as well. The report came sh...

April 18, 2024 2:44 PM

US defense secretary lauds ties with India, calls jet engine deal revolutionary

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday praised the strong ties between the United States and India, highlighting the “revolutionary” agreement between American and Indian companies for manufacturing jet engines. He also emphasized the joi...

April 18, 2024 1:33 PM

Asia stocks bounce as soaring dollar pauses

Asian stocks made their biggest gains in a month on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond markets steadied as investors stepped back to assess the interest rate outlook. Oil found support following its sharpest fall in two-and-a-half m...

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