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How this couple turned a craving for cheesy steamed potatoes into a comforting favourite at weekend markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 -- I first stumbled upon the Botato stall at a weekend market a few months ago. Amidst the usual bazaar fare such as kombucha and ice cream, burgers and yakitori, something abou... Read More


All Nepalis in Israel and Iran are 'safe'

Kathmandu, June 17 -- Amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, Nepal's ambassador to Israel, Dhan Prasad Pandit, has said that Nepali nationals living and working in Israel are safe and most ... Read More


Hindustan Zinc to invest around Rs 12,000 crore to double capacity

Udaipur, June 17 -- Hindustan Zinc Ltd's (HZL) Board of Directors on Tuesday approved the initial plans for expanding its integrated refined metal capacity by 250 KTPA (kilotonnes per annum) along wit... Read More


Louvre museum shuts down as staff protest overwhelming tourism and poor working conditions

Pakistan, June 17 -- PARIS - The world-famous Louvre Museum unexpectedly shut its doors on Monday as staff members went on strike, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and poor working conditio... Read More


'Same old game, wrong guy': US Senator warns Iran against testing Trump

India, June 17 -- In a pointed X post that underscored the rising tensions in the Middle East, Senator Lindsey Graham delivered a stark warning to Iran while extending his full support to US President... Read More


Delhi needs rRs.r4,500 cr more to meet targets under National Clean Air Programme

India, June 17 -- Delhi will require over Rs.4,500 crore in additional funds to meet its long-term targets under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), officials have said, even as the city struggle... Read More


Dublinwale: A tale of two readers

India, June 17 -- This is the story of two Dubliners. One is a professor, the other is an engineer. One is a former New Yorker, the other is an Irish native. Both share a passion for the same novel. ... Read More


BMKG enhances early warning system for disaster triggers

Jakarta, June 17 -- The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) continues to strengthen the national tsunami early warning system to address various potential seismic and non-seismic di... Read More


Monitoring hall becomes backbone of national communication: Minister

Jakarta, June 17 -- Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid stated that the monitoring hall (Balmon) in Makassar serves as the backbone of national communication, ensuring stability of frequen... Read More


Money-whitening facility unlikely in next fiscal

Dhaka, June 17 -- The much-debated black-money-whitening facility is unlikely in the upcoming fiscal year as the provision incorporated into the Finance Ordinance may finally be dropped amid outcry. ... Read More