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Nepal orders payment service providers to freeze terrorist-linked assets to exit FATF grey list

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- Payment service providers (PSPs) will now be required to freeze the assets and other financial resources of individuals and entities designated as terrorists by the United Nation... Read More


Election news sparks investors' confidence: Amir Khosru

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, member of the BNP Standing Committee, said that news of an upcoming election has restored confidence among investors, dispelling uncertainty and prompti... Read More


Stronger Vietnam - RoK ties boost ASEAN peace and prosperity: Scholar

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13 -- The state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam from August 10-13 not only marked a significant leap in Vietnam - RoK relations, but also cont... Read More


National Guard in DC: How many troops were sent to Washington? Can they arrest locals? All FAQs

India, Aug. 13 -- National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington, DC, after President Donald Trump's directive to address crime in the capital. Videos posted on social media showed feds patrol... Read More


Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Chairs Seafood Exporters Meet 2025 in New Delhi

India, Aug. 13 -- Chart strategy to expand global market reach The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying organised a Seafood Exporters Meet 2025 at Ambe... Read More


White House plans review of Smithsonian Institution to fit Trump's vision of US history

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The White House is likely to launch a review of the Smithsonian Institution's exhibitions, content, and operations ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary next year, aiming... Read More


Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in last 24 hours

Cairo/jerusalem, Aug. 13 -- Israel's military pounded Gaza City on Wednesday prior to a planned takeover, with another 123 people killed in the last day according to the Gaza health ministry, while mi... Read More


ASEAN, New Zealand aim for comprehensive strategic partnership

Hanoi, Aug. 13 -- The ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW) on August 13 marked the association's 58th anniversary with a ceremony in New Zealand's capital, highlighting deepening ties and the goal of e... Read More


Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Madonna has urged Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza and bring his "light to the children before it's too late". The US queen of pop shared her plea on social media, saying the pontiff ... Read More


"They are working with support of foreign powers": BJP's Boora Narsaiah Goud slams INDIA bloc's protest over Bihar SIR

Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Wednesday slammed the Opposition parties for their protests over special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound Bihar and... Read More