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Week after catastrophic earthquake, focus turns to growing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
April 4, 2025 18:09 IST
Myanmar's military and several key armed resistance groups have all declared ceasefires in the wake of the earthquake to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid.
Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid
April 4, 2025 13:04 IST
What is uncertain for Sri Lanka now is its obligation to rid the island nation of mines by 2028 under the Ottawa Treaty, which it ratified in 2017.
Quad coordinating efforts to efficiently distribute assistance to Myanmar quake victims: joint statement
April 4, 2025 09:53 IST
'The significant loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction of infrastructure worsen an already-dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar,' the joint statement issued by the State Department said.
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April 3, 2025 18:46 IST
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US Senate passes bill aimed at stopping Trump tariffs on Canada
April 3, 2025 11:17 IST
The Senate voted 51-48 to approve the bill and send it to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be shelved.
US: Indian national sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexual exploitation of minors, child pornography
April 3, 2025 08:59 IST
In announcing his sentence, US District Judge Charles Goodwin noted that these offences are among those that society considers the most serious because they involve such vulnerable victims.
South Korea’s acting president urges calm, tighter security ahead of Yoon’s impeachment ruling
April 2, 2025 12:02 IST
The Constitutional Court, which is reviewing Yoon's impeachment over the shock martial law order, said it will announce its decision on April 4.
Worried families and rescue dogs bond during long days of searching at Bangkok collapse
April 2, 2025 11:50 IST
15 of the 22 deaths reported in Bangkok were people found at the site of the collapsed high-rise, according to the Bangkok city authorities.
US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
April 2, 2025 10:53 IST
The Republican administration on March 21 terminated a contract with the Acacia Centre for Justice, which provides legal services for unaccompanied migrant children under 18.
Indian 1:1 tutoring platform Filo driving academic success in US classrooms: Johns Hopkins study
April 2, 2025 08:00 IST
A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins University has confirmed that Filo, an instant 1-on-1 tutoring platform, is driving measurable academic improvements among underserved students.
US judge blocks Trump administration from firing federal employees on probation
April 2, 2025 06:47 IST
U.S. District Judge James Bredar in Baltimore, Maryland, said that if federal agencies want to fire large numbers of probationary workers, they must follow the required procedures.
China launches major military exercises around Taiwan
April 1, 2025 09:58 IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, a spokesperson of the Command said.
South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on April 4
April 1, 2025 09:23 IST
The court has been deliberating Yoon’s political fate after he was impeached in December over his brief imposition of martial law that has triggered a massive political crisis.
Israel strikes building in southern Beirut, killing at least 3 people
April 1, 2025 09:05 IST
The airstrike came without warning days after Israel launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Friday for first time since a ceasefire ended fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
Greenland Prime Minister says US will not acquire island
March 31, 2025 15:04 IST
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States. Trump wants to annex the territory.
Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target all countries
March 31, 2025 14:34 IST
Trump has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, which he has dubbed 'Liberation Day.'
Iran supreme leader Khamenei rebuffs Trump threat over nuclear deal
March 31, 2025 12:24 IST
Trump reiterated his threat on Sunday that Iran would be bombed if it does not accept his offer for talks outlined in a letter sent to Iran's leadership in early March.
Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him
March 31, 2025 08:16 IST
Musk and groups he supports have spent more than $20 million to help conservative favorite Brad Schimel in Tuesday's race.
South Korea to draft $6.8 bln extra budget for wildfire, tariff threats
March 30, 2025 12:33 IST
Asia's fourth-largest economy is grappling with the fires, which killed at least 30 people and prompted calls for national reforms to better tackle such disasters.
Finnish president boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit
March 30, 2025 11:19 IST
Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, part of a growing international focus on competition to control the Arctic.
How a new Georgia bill could change fate of domestic abuse survivors in prison
March 30, 2025 10:55 IST
Between 74% and 95% of incarcerated women have survived domestic abuse or sexual violence, according to the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
South Korea police say rite at family grave led to deadly wildfire
March 30, 2025 10:50 IST
Authorities believe that a man began the fire in southeastern Uiseong County when he performed an ancestral rite by a family grave on March 22.
South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom
March 30, 2025 10:21 IST
The countries' three trade ministers agreed to 'closely cooperate for a comprehensive and high-level' discussion.
Three Chinese nationals missing off Ghana after suspected piracy kidnapping
March 30, 2025 09:34 IST
The vessel, MENGXIN 1, is now docked at Tema Fishing Harbour, the statement said. It said Ghana's navy is investigating a "suspected pirate attack".
University of Minnesota leaders say ICE has detained a graduate student
March 30, 2025 06:24 IST
University leadership said Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the graduate student Thursday at an off-campus residence.
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