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British royals choose historian to write queen biography
King Charles III had wanted a woman to write the definitive account of his mother's life, according to British media.
Apr 19, 2026
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as product...
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as product...
Apr 19, 2026
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait
Apr 19, 2026
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Ho...
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Ho...
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Open Letter to PM: Resolve Bhutanese Refugee Crisis, Secure Release of Political Prisoners
Hetauda Cement stops its production in less than a month of resuming operation
3Nepal Development Watch welcomes govt’s recognition of discrimination against Dalits, calls for apology and reforms
4Extension in limit for share price fluctuations could risk small investors, warn analysts
5UML Chair Oli discharged from hospital after surgery
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At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensky
At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensk...
"At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are currently hospitalized with injuries and trauma," Zelensky said on X, adding that "four hostages have been rescued".
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Tensions rise between India and Iran after Strait of Hormuz shooting incident
Tensions rise between India and Iran after Strait of Hormuz...
Diplomatic tensions between India and Iran have escalated following a reported shooting incident involving Indian-flagged vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to international media reports.
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India government plan for more women in parliament fails vote
India government plan for more women in parliament fails vot...
A proposal to expand India's parliament to increase the number of women representatives fell through on Friday after the ruling coalition failed to secure enough votes for it in the lower house.
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships...
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
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Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal
Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal
Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military build up by Canberra aimed at boosting its long-range firepower to deter China.
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US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices.
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Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran
Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran
The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity", the military said ahead of expected US-Iran talks in Islamabad in the coming days.
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Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed
Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed
"I was upstairs, then I was underground. I screamed 'Where are you, where are you?', but there was no one," he said after surviving an Israeli airstrike on the city of Nabatiyeh just hours before the ceasefire began at midnight on Thursday night.
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt FMs Meet in Antalya
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt FMs Meet in Antalya
The meeting was attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
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UN Chief Warns of Eroding Respect for International Law, Urges Compliance with ICJ Rulings
UN Chief Warns of Eroding Respect for International Law, Urg...
In a statement marking the Court's 80th anniversary, Guterres said the ICJ had played a central role in shaping the modern international order over the past eight decades, noting that its docket is now more active than ever.
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