8 killed in Philippines due to super typhoon Man-yi
Manila: At least eight people have died as super typhoon Man-yi hit the Philippines over the weekend, triggering flooding and...
New Sri Lankan cabinet to be sworn in Monday
Colombo: The swearing-in ceremony for the new Sri Lankan cabinet will be held on Monday, the President's Media Division (PMD)...
Afghan govt approves 27 projects worth USD 73 mln
Kabul: The Afghan caretaker government's national procurement commission has approved 27 projects worth 5 billion afghani (about 73 million U.S....
Donald Trump forms new national energy council, nominates Burgum as head
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump announced to create a new National Energy Council under the leadership of North Dakota Governor...
8 dead after vehicle falls into river in N Afghanistan
Fayzabad: Eight commuters, including women and children, were killed after a passenger vehicle fell into the Kokcha River in northern...
President Dissanayake NPP wins majority in Sri Lankan parliamentary election
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National Peoples' Power (NPP) party secured a majority in parliament after Thursday's parliamentary...
Quake measuring 6.7 hits 112 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea- USGS
Hong Kong: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 jolted 112 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 0528...
Israel informs Trump of intention to speed up Lebanon ceasefire deal: Reports
Jerusalem: Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer informed President-elect Donald Trump during his visit to Washington that Israel intends...
Russia, Algeria largest growth in EU gas exports in 2024
Moscow: Russia and Algeria became the only two countries to significantly increase their share of gas supplies to the European...
Brazil makes BRICS new development bank G20 partner
Lima: Brazil has made the BRICS New Development Bank a G20 partner in 2024, and several G20 countries could join...