Russia bans entry of 30 Japanese citizens in response to sanctions

1 month ago

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday night an indefinite ban on entry to the country for 30 Japanese citizens in response to Japan's continued sanctions against Russia.According to a...

Indonesia names late dictator Suharto a national hero

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Indonesia added former president Suharto to a list of national heroes during a ceremony on Monday, despite objections from activists and academics over the deceased military dictator's human rights record.In...

Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road upgrade bid commences

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Myagdi, Nov 10: The initiative to upgrade the Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road, which links the centre of Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality, Muna, in Myagdi, is now underway.A project to pave the road connecting...

Yadav appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh Province

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Dhanusha, Nov 10: Saroj Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Madhesh Province. Provincial Chief Sumitra Suvedi has appointed Yadav, the leader of the CPN (UML) Madhesh...

Central Warehouse establishes in Bhaktapur

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Kathmandu, Nov 10: The Nepal Red Cross Society, with financial backing from the Chinese Red Cross Society, has built a central warehouse in Bhaktapur. The construction, which cost approximately Rs...

Senate moves toward deal to end longest US government shutdown

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On the 40th day of the most extended government shutdown in US history, senators returned from recess Sunday for a rare weekend session, preparing to vote on whether to advance...

Authorities say 31 died in Ecuador prison, many asphyxiated

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Authorities said at least 27 inmates were found dead by asphyxiation Sunday afternoon at an Ecuadoran prison where an armed riot left four others dead and dozens injured in the...

2 rescued, 9 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes off southwestern S. Korea

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Two sailors were rescued and nine others went missing Monday after a Chinese fishing boat capsized off Eocheong island near Gusan, about 180 km southwest of South Korea's capital Seoul,...

South Korea indicts ex-president Yoon for aiding enemy

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South Korean prosecutors indicted former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday on new charges of aiding the enemy, alleging that he ordered drone flights over North Korea to strengthen his...

Blast kills 2 children in W. Afghanistan

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Two children lost their lives as an explosive device left over from past wars went off in Bala Murghab district of western Afghanistan's Badghis province on Sunday, the provincial police...

ADB approves 100 mln USD financial package to support Sri Lanka's recovery

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday it has approved a 100-million-U.S.-dollar financing package to help Sri Lanka strengthen macroeconomic stability and achieve sustainable growth.The ADB said the program will...

Air pollution levels surge in India's capital, sparking rare protests

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A thick layer of smog enveloped India’s capital Monday, filling the air with an acrid smell as pollution levels surged and worsening a public health crisis that has prompted its...

Typhoon Fung-Wong approaches Taiwan, schools and offices closed amid heavy rain alert

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Typhoon Fung-Wong is set to make landfall in Taiwan later this week, prompting authorities to shut schools and offices as a precaution. The northern and eastern parts of the island...

Intensive Efforts Underway to Restore Power Grids Following Russian Strikes; Ukraine

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“ Ukrainian authorities are continuing their intensive efforts to repair the damage caused by some of the most intense Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that...

503 Illegal Immigrants Arrive in One Day; UK

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“ British authorities announced the arrival of 503 irregular migrants on the southern shores of the country in a single day after crossing the English Channel, as the government considers...