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Critically ill Bangladesh ex-PM Zia to be flown to UK
Zia, 80, is in intensive care in the capital Dhaka, after she was admitted to hospital last month with symptoms of a lung infection.
Dec 05, 2025
India-Russia ties face tough test under US pressure
India-Russia ties face tough test under US pressure
Dec 05, 2025
Russian President Putin in India for defence, trade tal...
Russian President Putin in India for defence, trade tal...
Dec 04, 2025
Russian President Putin heads to India for defence, tra...
Russian President Putin heads to India for defence, tra...
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Nepali currency plunges to historic low against USD; new rate fixes at Rs 144.10 per dollar
World Bank flags Nepal’s growing financial risk amid debt surge
3Thirteen years on, Nepal’s biggest hydropower project still in limbo
4NPL: Pokhara falls 13 runs short as Kathmandu advances to playoffs
5Women's T20 World Cup: Preliminary Nepali team to play qualifier announced
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Most EU citizens see 'high risk' of war with Russia: Poll
Most EU citizens see 'high risk' of war with Russia: Poll
The poll's findings, based on a sample of almost 10,000 people from the nine countries, come more than three-and-a-half years into the conflict sparked by Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and amid fears the war could spread further.
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Chaos after India's biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights
Chaos after India's biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights
The company blamed the disruption on "unforeseen operational challenges" including technical glitches, adverse weather conditions and new rules for workers.
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Pakistan establishes powerful new commission as Minorities Rights Bill becomes law
Pakistan establishes powerful new commission as Minorities R...
Pakistan has passed the long-awaited Minorities Rights Bill 2025, marking what observers describe as a historic milestone in the country’s efforts to safeguard the rights of non-Muslim communities.
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Macron calls on China to work for peace, rebalance trade
Macron calls on China to work for peace, rebalance trade
For Macron, making his fourth visit to China while in office, the three-day trip is an opportunity to shore up support for a ceasefire in Europe's deadliest conflict since WWII, as well as to attract more Chinese investment in France.
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Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns faces scrutiny in US
Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns faces scrutiny in US
The newly anointed ACIP members are slated to meet for two days in Atlanta, Georgia, to follow-up on a September meeting that resulted in new recommendations for Covid-19 and measles vaccinations.
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Israeli army says body of second-to-last Gaza hostage identified
Israeli army says body of second-to-last Gaza hostage identi...
It comes as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms.
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India withdraws controversial government app mandate for smartphones
India withdraws controversial government app mandate for sma...
The DoT had issued the order on November 28, asking companies, including Apple and Samsung, to integrate the Sanchar Saathi app within 90 days on devices produced or imported for India.
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NATO allies vow major new purchases of US arms for Ukraine
NATO allies vow major new purchases of US arms for Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the 32-nation alliance gathered in Brussels to discuss Washington's push to end the fighting -- but US top diplomat Marco Rubio was skipping the meeting.
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EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
"This is the dawn of a new era, the era of Europe's full energy independence from Russia," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told reporters following the overnight deal.
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Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League
Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League
Claudia Pina's second-half brace, either side of a Vicky Lopez strike, secured 2023 World Cup winners Spain a third international trophy.
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