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ICIMOD warns glacier loss already extreme at 2degc, urges urgent fossil fuel phaseout

Kathmandu, May 30 -- The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has raised alarm over the latest scientific projections showing devastating glacier loss even at 2degC of glo... Read More


Minor cut in petrol, diesel prices likely from june 1, but some fuels may get costlier

Pakistan, May 30 -- Fuel prices in Pakistan may slightly change from June 1. Petrol and high-speed diesel are expected to see small reductions. Petrol might go down by Rs0.60 per litre, while diesel m... Read More


India urges Yunus govt to promptly hold 'inclusive, free and fair' elections

Dhaka, May 30 -- India has urged Bangladesh's interim administration to hold "inclusive, free and fair elections at an early date," as political uncertainty deepens and mass protests continue to chall... Read More


Saudi warns Iran: Take Trump's deal or risk Israeli strike

Pakistan, May 30 -- Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to seriously consider a nuclear deal with US President Donald Trump. The warning came from Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman during a secr... Read More


Nishikant Dubey questions Manmohan Singh over talks with Pakistan after 26/11, alleges US pressure influenced UPA-Govt's stand

New Delhi, May 30 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday slammed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, alleging that under pressure from the United States, the United Progressive... Read More


Nishikant Dubey questions UPA over talks with Pakistan after 26/11, alleges US pressure influenced decision

New Delhi, May 30 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday slammed the former Manmohan Singh-led government, alleging that under pressure from the United States, the United Progres... Read More


Dar represents Pakistan as co-signatory in China's global mediation effort

Pakistan, May 30 -- Pakistan has officially joined China's new international body for dispute resolution. The body, called the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), will be based in Hong K... Read More


France threatens tougher stance on Israel as US proposes new Gaza ceasefire plan

France, May 30 -- President Emmanuel Macron has warned France could harden its position against Israel, including potential sanctions on Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza remains blocked. ... Read More


Maruti Suzuki and JETRO collaborate to facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan

New Delhi, May 30 -- Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), to promote innovation and facilitate business opport... Read More


Global heating crisis: 70% chance of surpassing 1.5degC in next four years, warns UN

Pakistan, May 30 -- The United Nations has issued a stark warning that there is a 70% chance the world's average temperature will exceed the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold during the period 20... Read More