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Nepal to aid bereaved families as flood death toll rises to 205

Nepal to aid bereaved families as flood death toll rises to 205

30 Sep 2024 | 11:26 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 30 (UNI) The Nepali government decided on Monday evening to provide 200,000 Nepali rupees (1,497 U.S. dollars) in compensation to each of the bereaved families, as the death toll from monsoon rain-induced floods and landslides hit 205.

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NASA satellite data reveals extensive destruction of Israel airstrikes on Lebanon

30 Sep 2024 | 5:09 PM

Beirut, Sep 30 (UNI) NASA's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) has been instrumental in revealing the extent of destruction from Israel's recent bombing campaign in Lebanon, media reports said.

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Olympic gold winner Arshad Nadeem named Karachi Marathon brand ambassador

Olympic gold winner Arshad Nadeem named Karachi Marathon brand ambassador

30 Sep 2024 | 5:09 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Governor of Pakistan's Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori visited Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s residence in Mian Channu to congratulate him on winning a gold medal in javelin throw at the Paris Olympics and named him as the brand ambassador for the upcoming Karachi marathon in January, media reports said.

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Hezbollah ready for Israeli ground operation in Lebanon

Hezbollah ready for Israeli ground operation in Lebanon

30 Sep 2024 | 3:49 PM

Beirut, Sep 30 (UNI) Lebanese movement Hezbollah is ready for an Israeli ground operation in Lebanon and will continue supporting Gaza, Naim Qassem, the deputy head of the movement, said on Monday.

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Japan's incoming PM Ishiba plans to call general election on Oct 27

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba plans to call general election on Oct 27

30 Sep 2024 | 3:45 PM

Tokyo, Sep 30 (UNI) Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he plans to call a general election on Oct. 27 as he prepares to take office.

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Two dead in major wildfire in Greece

30 Sep 2024 | 3:15 PM

Athens, Sep 30 (UNI) Two men lost their lives during a major wildfire burning in the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, Greek police said on Monday.

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Ankara Mayor Yavas may run for president in Turkey

Ankara Mayor Yavas may run for president in Turkey

30 Sep 2024 | 2:47 PM

Ankara, Sep 30 (UNI) The mayor of Ankara and a member of opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), Mansur Yavas, said on Monday that he might run for Turkey’s presidency in 2028 on the platform of his political party, adding that he believes in his victory.

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Pak govt declares war on cash to rein in tax evasion

Pak govt declares war on cash to rein in tax evasion

30 Sep 2024 | 2:33 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the government's "war on cash" strategy to maximise revenue potential by tapping into over Rs 9.3 trillion in circulation, media reports said.

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Arrest those opposing Durga Puja, says Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council

30 Sep 2024 | 1:43 PM

Dhaka, Sep 30 (UNI) The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has expressed concerns over statements made by speakers under the banner of Insaaf Kayemkari Chhatra-Janata, a radical Islamic group, opposing Durga Puja celebrations in the country, media reports said on Monday.

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Democrats may 'destroy' US constitution if they win elections - Musk

30 Sep 2024 | 1:42 PM

Washington, Sep 30 (UNI) US entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Monday that he considers Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s statement that the US Constitution prevents fighting "disinformation" to be a threat to the country’s main law, adding that the Democratic Party will "destroy" the constitution of the United States if they win the November 5 elections.

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Pak dismisses Indian bid to portray itself as terror victim

Pak dismisses Indian bid to portray itself as terror victim

30 Sep 2024 | 1:11 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Pakistan has said it was well documented that India was not only committing state terrorism held in Kashmir but also abroad, media reports said.

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Two typhoons approaching south of Japan

30 Sep 2024 | 12:48 PM

Tokyo, Sep 30 (UNI) Two typhoons, known as Jebi and Krathon, are approaching the south of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Monday.

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100 former Lankan MPs told to surrender pistols

30 Sep 2024 | 12:47 PM

Colombo, Sep 30 (UNI) Over 100 former parliamentarians have been instructed to promptly return their pistols, which were issued to them for personal security, to the Ministry of Defence, media reports said.

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8 killed in helicopter crash in eastern Colombia

8 killed in helicopter crash in eastern Colombia

30 Sep 2024 | 12:21 PM

Bogota, Sep 30 (UNI) Eight people were killed after a Colombian Air Force helicopter crashed on Sunday morning during a humanitarian mission in the eastern department of Vichada, said President Gustavo Petro.

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New LDP leader appointed Japanese ruling party's leadership

30 Sep 2024 | 12:19 PM

Tokyo, Sep 30 (UNI) Ishiba Shigeru, who was elected as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan on Friday, appointed its new leadership, NHK reported on Monday.

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