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Himachal: Heavy rains, landslides claim 257 lives; Rs 2,14,403 lakh damage reported

Shimla, Aug. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh has recorded 257 deaths since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, with 133 people losing their lives in rain-related incidents and 124 in road accidents, the Himac... Read More


Trump not expected to call Zelenskyy, EU leaders before Alaska summit - Reports

Washington, Aug. 15 -- US President Donald Trump does not plan to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or European leaders ahead of his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in ... Read More


Direct Relief Monitors Hurricane Erin, Medical Support Departs to 12 Countries

Santa Barbara, California, Aug. 15 -- Over the past week, Direct Relief has shipped 592 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide . The shipment... Read More


Pakistan's nuclear power meant only for defence: Khawaja Asif

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed that Pakistan's nuclear programme exists solely for national defence and not for any form of nuclear blackmail. He emphasised that the cou... Read More


Friendship association's office launched to promote Vietnam - Malaysia ties

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15 -- The Malaysia - Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) opened its first office in Kuala Lumpur on August 14, marking a significant step toward building the Vietnamese community ... Read More


Oil transportation from Ctg to Dhaka via pipeline begins tomorrow

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- The first-ever fuel oil transportation from Chattogram to Dhaka through a newly constructed oil pipeline is set to begin tomorrow (Saturday). The construction of the country's first... Read More


Accenture to acquire cyber security service CyberCX

India, Aug. 15 -- Accenture has agreed to acquire CyberCX, a leading privately-owned cybersecurity services provider serving both private and public sector organizations across Australia, New Zealand ... Read More


Paradise under pressure: Semporna's tourism boom bites back

SEMPORNA, Aug. 15 -- Once a rugged coastal town, Semporna has transformed into a thriving hub for tourists, with thousands arriving daily to explore the pristine islands off Sabah's east coast. An es... Read More


Hanoi exhibition reflects on 80 years of national independence, progress

Hanoi, Aug. 15 -- The Hanoi-based National Library of Vietnam (NLV) on August 15 opened an exhibition packed with 800 materials and 80 invaluable photos, marking the 80th anniversary of August Revolut... Read More


RMG industry urged to shift from low to high-value items

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector must urgently diversify its product mix, moving from low-end to high-value items, to strengthen export resilience and navigate post-LDC gr... Read More