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18 killed in plane crash during takeoff at Kathmandu airport

A private airline's Pokhara-bound plane crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) here, killing 18 of the 19 people on board.

Iranian President dies in chopper crash

Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi died in a chopper crash in the country’s Jolfa area.

Israel airstrikes kill 22 in Gaza, ceasefire talks continue

Israeli airstrikes on three residential houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and numerous injuries, according to reports.

US Air Force soldier self-immolates in protest at Israeli embassy

An active-duty member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC in an act of protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Internet freedom threatened in 2024 elections across 90 countries, Surfshark analysis reveals

In preparation for the impending 2024 elections across 90 nations, Surfshark's Research Hub has unveiled a comprehensive analysis exposing a disturbing global trend.

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll over 11,000

Thinly-stretched rescue teams on Wednesday continued searching for survivors buried in the rubble of thousands of buildings destroyed in Turkey and Syria.

Syria and Turkey earthquake claims thousands of lives

A major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck central Turkey and north-west Syria early on Monday morning, killing at least 1,200 people and injuring thousands.

Saudi Arabia lifts restriction on Haj pilgrim numbers

Saudi Arabia will remove COVID-19 restrictions for the 2023 Haj season and host pre-pandemic numbers of pilgrims, the kingdom’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

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