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Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best

Published On: April 21, 2022 07:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, April 21: In a show of strength two months into its assault on Ukraine, Russia test-launched a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile which President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday would make Moscow's enemies stop and think.

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Factbox: U.S. airlines drop mask requirements for passengers, employees

Published On: April 19, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

April 19: The Biden administration will no longer enforce a U.S. mask mandate on public transportation, after a federal judge in Florida ruled that the directive was unlawful, overturning a key White House effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. read more

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Jerusalem violence puts strain on Israel's coalition government

Published On: April 18, 2022 06:33 AM NPT By: Reuters

JERUSALEM, April 18: Clashes in Jerusalem that have stoked tensions during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan spread into Sunday, triggering 18 arrests and putting further strain on Israel's coalition government.

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Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reserves amid economic woes

Published On: April 17, 2022 06:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

KATHMANDU, April 17: Nepal is asking citizens living abroad to deposit funds in domestic banks as part of efforts to ensure the financial system has enough liquidity and to preserve foreign exchange reserves, finance finister Janardan Sharma said on Saturday.

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Pakistan's new govt decides not to roll back fuel, power subsidies

Published On: April 16, 2022 09:41 AM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, April 16: Pakistan's new government on Friday decided not to roll back billions in fuel subsidies for the time being despite the strain on public funds, citing the possible backlash if it were to raise fuel prices just days after taking power.

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U.S. gives Ukraine $800 million more in military aid, adds heavy weapons

Published On: April 14, 2022 08:57 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, April 14: U.S. President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, expanding the scope of the systems provided to include heavy artillery ahead of a wider Russian assault expected in eastern Ukraine. read more

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EXCLUSIVE U.S. to announce $750 million more in weapons for Ukraine, officials say

Published On: April 13, 2022 07:12 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, April 13: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is expected to announce as soon as Wednesday another $750 million in military assistance for Ukraine for its fight against Russian forces, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Nominations for Pakistan PM due; supporters of ousted Khan expected to protest

Published On: April 10, 2022 12:38 PM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, April 10: Candidates for Pakistan's next prime minister are due to file nomination papers on Sunday after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, bringing an end to the former cricket star's nearly four years in power.

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Sri Lanka seeking $3 billion in months to stave off crisis: Finance Minister

Published On: April 9, 2022 04:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, April 9: Sri Lanka will need about $3 billion in external assistance within the next six months to help restore supplies of essential items, including fuel and medicines, to manage a severe economic crisis, its finance minister told Reuters on Saturday.

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Sri Lanka doubles interest rates to tame inflation; stabilise economy

Published On: April 9, 2022 07:10 AM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, April 9: Sri Lanka's central bank doubled its key interest rates on Friday, raising each by an unprecedented 700 basis points to tame inflation that has soared due to crippling shortages of basic goods driven by a devastating economic crisis.

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Sri Lanka's president seeks unity government to resolve crisis

Published On: April 4, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, April 4: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa called on Monday for a unity government to deal with the country's economic crisis after cabinet ministers and the central bank governor offered to resign.

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Pakistan PM Khan gets reprieve as move to oust him blocked

Published On: April 3, 2022 02:04 PM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, April 3: Imran Khan survived a move to oust him as Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday, getting a reprieve when the deputy speaker of parliament blocked a no-confidence motion as unconstitutional.

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Social media platforms blocked in Sri Lanka amid curfew, opposition protest

Published On: April 3, 2022 12:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, April 3: Sri Lankan soldiers with assault rifles and police manned checkpoints in Colombo on Sunday as the government blocked social media platforms after imposing a curfew to contain public unrest triggered by the country's economic crisis

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Ukraine claims control over Kyiv region as Russia looks east

Published On: April 3, 2022 07:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, April 3: Ukraine said on Saturday its forces had seized back all areas around Kyiv, claiming complete control of the capital region for the first time since Russia launched the invasion.

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Sri Lanka declares emergency after violent protests over economic crisis

Published On: April 2, 2022 11:15 AM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, April 2: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a nationwide public emergency late on Friday following violent protests over the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

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Europe signals unity against Russian gas payment demands

Published On: April 2, 2022 07:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, April 2: Europe vowed to stay united against Russia's demand that they pay for its gas in roubles, as the threat of an imminent supply halt eased on Friday.

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Russian gas flows to Europe despite Putin deadline

Published On: April 1, 2022 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

IRPIN, Ukraine, April 1: Russia allowed gas to keep flowing to Europe on Friday despite a deadline for buyers to pay in roubles or be cut off, and peace talks resumed, with Moscow saying it would respond to a Ukrainian offer.

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Mid-air collision of S.Korean trainer planes kills three

Published On: April 1, 2022 01:29 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, April 1: Two aircraft of South Korea's air force collided in mid-air on Friday during a training exercise, killing three pilots, with a fourth missing in the rare incident, authorities said.

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Ukraine negotiations to resume, Europe faces Russia gas deadline

Published On: April 1, 2022 11:35 AM NPT By: Reuters

TROSTYANETS/LVIV, Ukraine, April 1: European buyers of Russian gas faced a deadline to start paying in roubles on Friday, while negotiations aimed at ending the five-week war were set to resume even as Ukraine braced for further attacks in the south and east.

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COVID cases in Asia surpass 100 million - Reuters tally

Published On: March 30, 2022 12:48 PM NPT By: Reuters

March 30: Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.

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