Magnitude 6.7 Quake Strikes Off the East Coast of Aomori, Japan
In Japan, an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit the east coast of Aomori Prefecture this morning.
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Austria Introduces Headscarf Ban for Young Students, Drawing Global Reactions
Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The measure will apply to girls in both public and private schools.
South Asia
Pak Military Court Sentences Ex-ISI Chief to 14 Years
In a significant development, a Pakistani military court on Thursday sentenced former spy chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in jail for violating the army laws.
Business
Diplomacy in Focus: Indian Envoy Holds Talks with Top Canadian Officials
Indian High Commissioner to Canada has met Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons and discussed advancing parliamentary ties between both the countries along with productive exchange on shared democratic values and…
South Asia
UN Mobilises $35 Million in Relief Funds for Cyclone-Affected Sri Lanka
The United Nations is set to mobilise USD 35 million grant for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka in the next four years as the island nation is unable to afford debts after the economic crisis and the debt default, a UN official…
Ukraine Races for Diplomacy: Zelenskyy Engages 30 Countries as Trump Seeks Fast Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to hold urgent talks Thursday with leaders and officials from about 30 countries that are supporting Kyiv’s effort to obtain fair terms for an end to the war with Russia.
South Asia
ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium to Kathmandu University
The ICIMOD has signed a deal to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) to Kathmandu University, launching its next phase as an “independent and regionally rooted” consortium.
Business
IndiGo announces ₹10,000 compensation for passengers affected by recent disruptions
IndiGo has announced a compensation of 10 thousand rupees to the customers who were impacted due to the airline’s operational disruption on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of this month.
Defence
India and Brazil hold talks on defense cooperation, focusing on strategic collaboration and joint operations
India and Brazil today discussed defence engagements, with a focus on augmenting strategic cooperation, strengthening joint operational frameworks, enhancing training avenues and maritime security mechanisms and…
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Deadly Air Raid Hits Hospital in Myanmar, Killing Over 30
In Myanmar, at least 34 people were killed, and dozens were injured after the military carried out air strikes on a hospital in Mrauk-U, Rakhine state, last night.