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Nepal's inclusion in FATF grey list sparks Oppn's call for Oli resignation

Nepal has two years to address these deficiencies and remove itself from the grey list; otherwise, it will face more international transaction hurdles and sanctions

Nepal's inclusion in FATF grey list sparks Oppn's call for Oli resignation
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 12:44 AM IST

German elections: Oppn leader Merz's conservatives leading in exit polls

The exit polls for ARD and ZDF public television show Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left Social Democrats on track for their worst postwar result in a national parliamentary election

German elections: Oppn leader Merz's conservatives leading in exit polls
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

Ready to give up presidency if it brings peace, Nato membership: Zelenskyy

Responding to a journalist's question on whether he'd trade his office for peace, Zelenskyy said, I can trade it for NATO."

Ready to give up presidency if it brings peace, Nato membership: Zelenskyy
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

Spend money wisely: Buffett warns US as Berkshire reports record profit

94-year-old Buffett, arguably the world's most famous investor, also acknowledged his advanced age in letter, telling shareholders he now uses a cane and will spend less time fielding their questions

Spend money wisely: Buffett warns US as Berkshire reports record profit
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Rome

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi has been diverted to Rome, according to information on a flight tracking website.

American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Rome
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Oil and the war, 3 years on: Russia reshapes global energy dynamics

The war provided Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government with an opportunity to reinforce India's strategic autonomy by resisting Washington's pressure to sanction Russia

Oil and the war, 3 years on: Russia reshapes global energy dynamics
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Bangladesh EC moving forward with December 2025, June 2026 poll deadlines

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin made the comments during a discussion with district administration officials in Cox's Bazar, state-run BSS news agency reported

Bangladesh EC moving forward with December 2025, June 2026 poll deadlines
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 9:57 PM IST

Russia fires record number of drones into Ukraine on war's 3rd anniversary

Meanwhile, Putin in a special televised message Sunday praised Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine for defending their native land, the national interests and the future of Russia

Russia fires record number of drones into Ukraine on war's 3rd anniversary
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:57 PM IST

US federal workers must justify job or risk dismissal, says Elon Musk

The directive was the latest salvo from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to the federal workforce

US federal workers must justify job or risk dismissal, says Elon Musk
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:46 PM IST

Trump administration asks ICE to deport unaccompanied migrant children

Tens of thousands have been ordered deported over the same time frame, including more than 31,000 for missing court hearings, immigration court data show

Trump administration asks ICE to deport unaccompanied migrant children
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:56 PM IST

Yunus invites Musk to visit Bangladesh, launch Starlink satellite service

The statement shared by the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh on X reads, 'Chief Adviser invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch Starlink in 90 working days.'

Yunus invites Musk to visit Bangladesh, launch Starlink satellite service
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:46 PM IST

Kash Patel 'pushes back' against Elon Musk's diktat to federal employees

Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration, asked all federal employees to justify their work or lose their jobs

Kash Patel 'pushes back' against Elon Musk's diktat to federal employees
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:23 PM IST

Israel ups offense in West Bank, says troops to stay for a yr in few areas

The refugee camps are home to descendants of Palestinians who fled or were forced to flee during wars with Israel decades ago

Israel ups offense in West Bank, says troops to stay for a yr in few areas
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

How a vegan cult leader became centre of murder investigations in US

LaSota dressed in all black, adopted the name 'Ziz' from a comic-book villain, and promoted extreme veganism, including the belief that meat-eaters should face Nuremberg trials

How a vegan cult leader became centre of murder investigations in US
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Pope Francis rested during night following respiratory crisis: Vatican

The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week with pneumonia and a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed low platelet counts

Pope Francis rested during night following respiratory crisis: Vatican
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 5:16 PM IST

Elon Musk revives feud with Parag Agrawal amid federal employee crackdown

Elon Musk's clash with Parag Agrawal dates back to his 2022 takeover of Twitter when he ousted the CEO and other top executives

Elon Musk revives feud with Parag Agrawal amid federal employee crackdown
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

Trump administration urges Kyiv to soften UN resolution against Russia

As the dispute stretched into the weekend, the United States was said to be considering offering its version at a separate meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council

Trump administration urges Kyiv to soften UN resolution against Russia
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Trump revels in federal firings, mocks Biden before adoring conservatives

The president argues that voters gave him a mandate to overhaul government while cracking down on the US-Mexico border and extending tax cuts that were the signature policy of his first administration

Trump revels in federal firings, mocks Biden before adoring conservatives
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

States threaten jail time for US officials who resist immigration crackdown

Opponents have raised concerns that the legislation could lead local police and sheriffs to detain immigrants for longer than they are supposed to under federal law out of fear of getting sued

States threaten jail time for US officials who resist immigration crackdown
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Meloni slams Left, hails Trump, Modi as leaders of global conservative wave

Giorgia Meloni highlighting the emergence of a global conservative movement led by figures such as Indian PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump, and Argentinian President Javier Milei

Meloni slams Left, hails Trump, Modi as leaders of global conservative wave
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 1:13 PM IST