WASHINGTON, Sept 13 — As the dust continues to rise from growing unrest in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, is heading to Israel this weekend, a high-stakes visit amidst heightened tensions with America’s regional allies. Rubio’s trip follows Israel’s controversial airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar and a renewed […]
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PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12 — Malaysia has plenty to smile about this year, as the 2024 Malaysia Happiness Index (MHI) scored a strong 7.60 out of 10, officially placing the nation in the “happy” category, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). This achievement isn’t just a number—it reflects the country’s progress in building a […]
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Tension is rising in the orchards of South Kashmir, where the once-promising apple harvest is now at risk of rotting on the roadside. The Fruit Association Shopian has raised an urgent plea to the authorities over repeated halts and restrictions imposed on fruit-laden trucks along the crucial Mughal Road, the only viable route at the […]
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KATHMANDU, Sept 12 — In a powerful response to the rising voices of Nepal’s Gen Z youth, the country is poised to take a historic step by appointing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim prime minister. This development comes on the heels of one of Nepal’s most turbulent weeks in recent memory. Widespread […]
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — In a show of unity and purpose, the top military leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have come together to form a joint task force, marking a new chapter in regional cooperation. The goal? To confront non-traditional, cross-border threats — from cybercrimes and online fraud to natural […]
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DOHA, Sept 10 – In the wake of a devastating airstrike that claimed the lives of six people, including a top Hamas negotiator’s son and a Qatari security officer, Qatar has vowed to continue its critical role as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire efforts. The unprecedented Israeli attack targeted a Hamas compound in Doha, […]
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For decades, words like NSE, BSE, MCX, and NCDEX felt like they belonged to another world—distant, intimidating, and out of reach for the average Kashmiri. These abbreviations were not just unfamiliar; they represented an entire financial system that seemed disconnected from the realities of life in the Valley. But today, the tides are shifting. With […]
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Kathmandu – In an unprecedented move, the Nepal Army has enforced nationwide restrictive orders and a curfew across the country in an effort to prevent escalating violence disguised as public protest. The measures, effective from Wednesday morning until 6 a.m. Thursday, come after days of rising tension and public outcry over corruption and censorship. According […]
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BANGKOK, Sept 9 – In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples across Thailand’s political landscape, the country’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve a one-year prison sentence. The decision marks yet another dramatic chapter in the life of the billionaire tycoon whose name has been synonymous with Thai politics […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — In a powerful yet controversial move, the US Supreme Court has once again sided with former President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda, allowing federal agents to resume racially-charged immigration raids in Southern California. The decision has sent shockwaves through communities, legal circles, and human rights organizations alike. In a brief, unsigned […]
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