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A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
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SURABAYA, Indonesia Aug 3 (AP) — An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds from the burning ship, officials said. The Mutiara Sentosa 2…
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Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza overnight
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GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, Aug 2, 2026 (AFP) – Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza hit multiple residential buildings and killed at least eight people, authorities said Sunday, despite Hamas saying it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war. Hamas said Friday it had agreed to…
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OPEC+ tipped to raise production again but new quotas loom
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LONDON, Aug 2, 2026 (AFP) – Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other members of OPEC+ are expected to raise their oil production quotas for September when they meet online Sunday as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. The enlarged Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will…
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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
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
SURABAYA, Indonesia Aug 3 (AP) — An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers…
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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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