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Zelensky says war will ‘end sooner’ with Trump as president as he slams German chancellor’s call with Putin

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is certain the war with Russia will “end sooner” once Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Nov 17, 2024
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Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White Hou...

Nov 16, 2024

10 newborn babies dead, 16 injured after fire breaks ou...

Nov 16, 2024

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Nov 15, 2024

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Japan to push for biofuel-compatible new cars by 2030s

TOKYO, Nov 12: Japan plans to encourage automakers to make all new passenger cars biofuel-compatible by the early 2030s in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline vehicles, local media reported.
Nov 12, 2024
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Sri Lanka earns over 2.5 bln USD from tourism in first 10 mo...

COLOMBO, Nov 12:  Sri Lanka has earned over 2.5 billion U.S. dollars from tourism in the first 10 months of 2024, a significant 59 percent increase compared to the corresponding period of 2023, state media reported on Monday.
Nov 12, 2024
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Qatar halts Gaza mediation until Israel, Hamas show 'serious...

The Gulf state told Israel and Hamas last month that it would suspend mediation after nearly a year of failed attempts to broker a ceasefire.
Nov 10, 2024
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Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 8: The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.
Nov 08, 2024
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Most stocks rise, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump...

HONG KONG, Nov 7: Equities mostly rose Thursday, while the dollar held gains and bitcoin hit a fresh record as markets try to ascertain the consequences of a second Donald Trump presidency after he pledged to cut taxes and ramp up tariffs with an eye on China.
Nov 07, 2024
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Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in a...

WASHINGTON, Nov 6: Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassi...
Nov 06, 2024
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World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on winning US electi...

KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US presidential nominee Donald Trump on winning the 2024 US elections as the results were announced on November 6, 2024.
Nov 06, 2024
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US election results surprise in ‘swing states’

KATHMANDU, Nov 6: More than half of states across the US have closed their polls as voters wait to see whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will win the 2024 election, The Times of India reported.
Nov 06, 2024
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Trump wins North Carolina

KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won North Carolina, the first crucial swing state of the night, according to projections by the Associated Press. 
Nov 06, 2024
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Trump takes lead in US presidential race, but battleground s...

KATHMANDU, Nov 6:  Republican Donald Trump is leading in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, surpassing his performance in the 2020 election, but key battleground states are still undecided, leaving the outcome of the election uncertain. 
Nov 06, 2024