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Maldives resumes ties with Iran after Saudi reconciliation

14 Mar 2023 01:24 AM IST

The Maldivian Government announced that it will resume diplomatic ties with Iran after China-brokered reconciliation between Riyadh and Tehran. “The Government of the Republic of Maldives welcomes the Joint Trilateral Statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the People’s Republic of China announcing that

At least 44 dead as Cyclone Freddy pounds Malawi

14 Mar 2023 01:23 AM IST

An unrelenting Cyclone Freddy that is currently battering southern Africa has killed at least 44 people in Malawi and Mozambique since it struck the continent for a second time on Saturday night, authorities in both countries have confirmed. At least 39 people in Malawi’s commercial hub of Blantyre have died

Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing

14 Mar 2023 01:23 AM IST

The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday said that it carried out a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers from Sri Lankan waters. In a statement, Sri Lankan Navy said that the operation led to the seizure of 2 Indian trawlers along with 16 Indian nationals northeast of Veththalakeni and

Pakistan to seek U.S. help for staff-level agreement with IMF

14 Mar 2023 01:22 AM IST

Following the delay in the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan has decided to seek US help for the revival of the stalled loan programme, ARY News reported, citing sources. Sources within the Finance Ministry familiar with the development said that the incumbent government has decided to

Deadly California storm leaves at least two dead, breaks levee

14 Mar 2023 01:21 AM IST

A powerful and deadly storm in California forced thousands of people to evacuate and resulted in two deaths while causing a levee to give way in coastal Monterey County on Saturday (local time). “We were hoping to avoid and prevent this situation, but the worst case scenario has arrived with

Attack on journalists in Afghanistan is a blow to freedom of expression: Bennett

14 Mar 2023 01:20 AM IST

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, described the attack on journalists in Mazar-e-Sharif province as a blow to the freedom of expression in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Bennett said he is closely monitoring the attack on the gathering aimed at awarding journalists

China warns Philippines against rising military cooperation with US

14 Mar 2023 01:19 AM IST

Warning the Philippines against strengthening its military cooperation with the United States, the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday that doing so would be in favour of Washington’s geopolitical goals and would compromise Manila’s security, reported Russia Today. In its most recent warning to the Philippine government, the Chinese embassy in

Ram Chandra Paudel sworn in as Nepal’s President

14 Mar 2023 01:18 AM IST

Senior Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel was on Monday sworn in as the President of Nepal. Acting Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki administered the oath to 78-year-old Paudel at a special ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, the President’s Office. A provision in Nepal’s constitution specifies that the President before assuming

Tibetans hold protests in Tokyo to mark anniversary

14 Mar 2023 01:17 AM IST

Over 60 Tibetans and their supporters in Japan on March 11 held a demonstration through busy downtown Tokyo to mark the 64th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day. They remembered the sacrifices of those who had laid down their lives trying to thwart the military takeover of Tibet in 1959.

‘China using TikTok for disinformation in Taiwan’

14 Mar 2023 01:16 AM IST

China uses influencers to spread disinformation in Taiwan through social media such as TikTok and YouTube, aimed at creating suspicion and sabotaging Taiwan-US relations, reported Taipei Times. However, a government official said that it is difficult for Taiwan to assign an agency to regulate online activities. In an effort to

Imran Khan booked in case regarding death of party activist

14 Mar 2023 01:15 AM IST

The Lahore Police on Monday booked former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in a case regarding the death of a party activist, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. The Lahore Police has termed the death of PTI worker Ali Bilal alias Zil-e-Shah as a result of a traffic

Agitating B’desh college students lift rail blockade

14 Mar 2023 01:14 AM IST

The agitating students of Rajshahi University on Monday lifted the rail blockage that had prevented the district’s rail connections with other areas in Bangladesh, Dhaka Tribune reported. On Sunday night, the Rajshahi-Dhaka rail line was cut off by the protesting students, and at least six passenger trains were stuck. Following