Nepal seeks Colombo embassy land allegedly sold by honorary consul
Nepal is trying to recover 1.5 acres bought in Rajagiriya in 1989, of which one acre was allegedly sold without authority, Nepalese…
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Iran says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman
Iran's military said an oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman while trying to cross a prohibited zone, according to…
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after five days
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her post after five days, a White House official confirmed on Friday.
Trump waives tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas
US President Donald Trump has issued a national-interest waiver of sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act on purchasers of Russian oil…
Russia says Ukraine attacked Ryazan refinery as Kyiv resumes strikes
Russia said Ukraine attacked a refinery in Ryazan on Thursday after Volodymyr Zelensky said strikes on Russian oil sites would resume.
Pakistan parliament backs emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan's parliament endorsed emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a joint sitting, despite protests by opposition lawmakers.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter’s execution will not be livestreamed
US President Donald Trump said Nidal Hasan's 3 December execution by firing squad will not be streamed, but victims' families may watch…
Petrol-only cars fall below half of global sales
Petrol-only vehicles made up 49 percent of global new car sales in the first half of 2026, according to an analysis by…
North Korea says it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles
North Korean state media said the military tested two types of strategic cruise missiles designed for submarines in eastern waters on Wednesday.
17 children and a teacher killed in Peshawar school roof collapse
At least 17 children and a teacher died and more than 40 people were hurt when a private school roof collapsed in…