FGN74: CHINA-LDALL QUAKE
6.8-magnitude quake in Tibet kills 126 people; tremors felt in Nepal too Beijing: A massive earthquake struck near one of holiest cities in southern Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 with tremors forcing people to rush out to the streets also in parts of Nepal and India.
FGN75: CHINA-QUAKE-DAMS
China says Tibet earthquake caused no damage to dams, reservoirs Beijing: China on Tuesday said the 6.8-magnitude earthquake near one of Tibet's holiest cities, which claimed at least 126 lives, caused no damage to any dams or reservoirs in the country.
FGN73: UK-SEX-SCANDAL-ASIAN
Indian diaspora groups condemn use of term ‘Asian’ in UK’s child sex abuse scandal London: A number of Indian diaspora groups in the UK have strongly objected to the use of the generic term “Asian” with reference to a historic child sexual abuse scandal across different parts of England, largely involving gangs of men of Pakistani heritage.
FGN68: PAK-GOVT
Pak govt abolishes 150,000 jobs as cost-cutting measure Islamabad: Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday announced that the federal government has decided to cut the number of affiliated agencies by half, abolishing 150,000 jobs, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting and efficiency drive.
FGN61: LANKA-EASTER-PROBE
Sri Lankan minister says investigations into 2019 Easter attacks entered new phase Colombo: Sri Lanka's Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala on Tuesday said that the investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks have entered a new phase under the current government.
FGN55: LANKA-CHINA-DISSANAYAKE
Sri Lankan President to visit China next week Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a three-day visit to China starting January 14.
FGN45: LANKA-INDIA-MODI
PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka in 2025, says Indian High Commissioner Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka within this year, the Indian High Commission announced here on Tuesday.
FGN29: US-KANDULA-3RDLD POLICE
Seattle police officer who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula fired from department Seattle/New York: In a significant development, a Seattle police officer who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023 when the patrol vehicle he was driving struck her, has been fired from the police department, officials said.
FGN9: US-INDIA
India, US need to work with partners to build trusted and resilient innovation base: White House Washington: India and US now more than ever need to work with their partners to build a trusted and resilient innovation base, the White House said following the meeting between its National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Indian counterpart Ajit K Doval.
FGN20: US-CES-INDIA
Indian tech story 'fascinating,' hope for continued growth at CES: top executive Las Vegas: The Indian technology story is “fascinating”, and we hope it continues to grow at CES where numerous startups and entrepreneurs from India are showcasing their innovations, a top executive at the world’s largest tech event said.
FGN28: CHINA-QUAKE-EVEREST
China shuts down Mt Everest scenic area after 6.8-magnitude quake hits Tibet Beijing: China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday.
FGN30: PAK-NATIONALITY
Over 22,000 bureaucrats in Pakistan possess dual nationality: Report Islamabad: In a surprising development, a National Assembly (NA) panel was informed that over 22,000 bureaucrats in Pakistan possess dual nationality, raising concerns about national security.
FGN35: PAK-UAE-ROLLOVER
UAE agrees to rollover USD 2 billion payment in Jan: PM Sharif Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the UAE has agreed to rollover the payment of USD 2 billion that Pakistan was due to pay this month.
FGN5: US-TRUMP-CANADA
Trump renews his offer of making Canada 51st state of US Washington: Hours after the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday renewed his offer of making Canada the 51st state of the United States.
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