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Iran sees threat in Methamphetamine production going up in Afghanistan

Tehran, Nov 8 (UNI) Iran's Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has claimed that the production of methamphetamine in Afghanistan has increased significantly, which he considers a threat to Iran, the region, and the world, media reports said on Friday.
The Iranian Interior Minister told a group of journalists, "Unfortunately, while traditional narcotics have decreased somewhat, the production of synthetic drugs, which we call methamphetamine or'shisha,' has risen significantly, posing a danger to Iran, the region, and the world," Afghanistan media outlet, the TOLOnews reported.
According to media reports, Momeni stated that closing the border with Afghanistan is part of an effort aimed at preventing illegal entry and drug trafficking.
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Arrested former Nepal Home Minster grilled in fraud case

11 Dec 2024 | 12:28 AM

Kathmandu, Dec 10 (UNI) Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair and former Nepal Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane on Tuesday underwent a four-hour interrogation as part of the probe into his alleged involvement in fraud, organised crime, and money laundering tied to the Sanopaila Savings and Credit Cooperative case.

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Haiti gang massacre leaves over 180 dead amid Voodoo accusations

11 Dec 2024 | 12:14 AM

Port-au-Prince, Dec 10 (UNI) Over 180 people were killed in a brutal massacre in Haiti’s Cité Soleil neighborhood over the weekend, after a gang leader reportedly targeted elderly residents and Voodoo practitioners, blaming them for his child’s grave illness.

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Indian Railways to provide 22 diesel engines to Sri Lanka

11 Dec 2024 | 12:06 AM

Colombo, Dec 10 (UNI) The Indian Railways have agreed to provide 22 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) diesel engines to Sri Lanka Railways as a grant from the Indian Government.
Accordingly, India will supply 20 slightly used M10 locomotive engines to the Sri Lanka Railways Department and two additional engines to be used for spare parts required for maintenance, The Daily Mirror reported.

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Sri Lanka: Parliament website removes Dr title from the profile of Speaker

Sri Lanka: Parliament website removes Dr title from the profile of Speaker

10 Dec 2024 | 11:40 PM

Colombo, Dec 10 (UNI) Amid allegations over the academic qualifications of Speaker Asoka Ranwala, the Sri Lankam Parliament website has removed the title 'Dr.' from his profile, a media report said.

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Patel and Gabbard meet senators at Capitol Hill to garner support

10 Dec 2024 | 10:41 PM

Washington D.C., Dec 10 (UNI) Indian-American nominee for FBI top slot Kash Patel and former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), are meeting senators on Capitol Hill this week to secure support for their nominations.

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