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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
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BEIJING, Aug 12, 2026 (AFP) – Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country’s extraordinary economic rise, died Wednesday at the age of 97. Zhu became premier in 1998 and swiftly lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting free marketeer. Among his best-known reforms were…
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Senators demand inquiry into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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WASHINGTON, United States, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) – Congressional Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier’s record-setting deployment. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal called…
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Strait of Hormuz remains blocked; claims don’t change reality: Iran dismisses Trump’s “total US control” claims
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Tehran [Iran], August 13 (ANI): Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains blocked and will not be reopened until Tehran’s conditions are accepted. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, in a post on X,…
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Business
Bank of Japan hikes interest rate to 31-year high
TOKYO, June 16, 2026 (AFP) – The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 31-year high Tuesday as it…
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UK economic growth to stay subdued in 2026: report
LONDON, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) –The outlook of British economic growth will remain subdued in 2026 as the Budget released in…
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World’s fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2025: study
PARIS, Nov 13, 2025 (AFP) – Global fossil fuel emissions are set to hit a new high in 2025, according…
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China suspends export restrictions on gallium, germanium, antimony, superhard materials to US
Beijing [China], November 9 (ANI): China’s Ministry of Commerce on Sunday announced that it will temporarily suspend part of its…
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UK inflation stable ahead of central bank rate call
LONDON, Sept 17, 2025 (AFP) – British inflation was unchanged in August, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the…
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UK economy slows less than feared after tariffs
LONDON, Aug 14, 2025 (AFP) – Britain’s economy performed better than expected in the second quarter as it weathered the…
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Politics
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Headline News
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
BEIJING, Aug 12, 2026 (AFP) – Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country’s extraordinary economic rise, died Wednesday at the age of 97. Zhu became premier in 1998 and swiftly…
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Opinion
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Opinion
Is Bhanu, Agam Singh, or Sudhapa the Symbol of Unity for Indian Nepalis?
After India gained independence, Nepali-speaking people living in areas like Darjeeling and Kalimpong began to feel a stronger sense of…
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Sports
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Sports
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range…
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Entertainment & Lifestyle
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‘Bagan’ – a film to transform society: Deputy Speaker Rana
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Indira Rana highlighted men’s…
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‘End of AIDS’ still possible by 2030: UN
“The end of AIDS” is still possible by 2030, the United Nations…
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‘Govt. ready to work with private sector for energy development’
Minister of Energy Shakti Bahadur Basnet has said that the government was…
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82
British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in six…
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‘Inspired millions’: Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end
TORONTO, Canada, July 3, 2026 (AFP) – Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and…
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‘TikTok should be closed to maintain social harmony’
Kathmandu, Nov 13: The government has decided to close ‘TikTok’, a social…
Literature
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Literature
Dr. Sumaya Rai’s Book “Jindagi Phool Samjhe Phoolai Ho” Launched in London
London – On 16 May 2026, the autobiographical work “Jindagi Phool Samjhe Phoolai Ho” by…
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