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WorldNepal allows citizens, Indians to carry up to ₹25,000 in post-2016 Indian currency notes
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a notice issued on Thursday, said Indian currency notes of ₹500 and ₹1,000 denominations issued before November 9, 2016, remain prohibited in Nepal.
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WorldUS Central Command disables tanker accused of violating Iran blockade
CENTCOM said that American forces continue to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, that they had redirected 12 commercial vessels that attempted to reach Iran.
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WorldGerman police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left one dead, 29 injured
Police and prosecutors asked for help in finding the 21-year-old suspect, whom they identified as Abdul B.
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World10 killed after Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China
High-speed rail services and flights across Guangdong province were cancelled on Sunday after Typhoon Noul made landfall in the province, bringing heavy rainfall to large parts of southern China.
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WorldWest Asia war: US pauses military offensive against Iran as negotiations resume
Since the US has halted attacks for the past two nights, Iran has as well, its army spokesperson told Iran's state TV on Sunday.
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WorldWest Asia war: Iran reports no new US strikes as tensions remain high
Iranian Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour posted on X, saying that “Iran had a peaceful night,” without any attacks reported.
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WorldTour de France shortens final stage as France diverts security to wildfire response
The race's final stage in Paris has been reduced by nearly one-third to free up police personnel for firefighting operations in southwestern France.
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WorldLatest Russia-Ukraine strikes kill 15: Officials
Ukrainian attacks onin the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region have killed 12 people while authorities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region said a Russian drone strike killed three people there.
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WorldHouthis launch missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Yemen's Hodeida
The Iran-backed group said it targeted Aramco facilities in response to Saudi airstrikes on Hodeida, as tensions over Red Sea shipping and the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate.
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WorldIsrael detains over 70 in West Bank after deadly violence leaves six dead
The military launched overnight raids across the occupied West Bank following clashes that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians, while fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza claimed at least four more lives.
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WorldUN chief urges global support for Syria during Damascus visit
Antonio Guterres' visit is the first by a UN secretary-general to the Syrian capital since 2009.
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WorldUNESCO adds Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, Sarnath among new World Heritage sites
The UN agency also inscribed Thailand's Wat Phra Mahathat temple, expanded South Korea's tidal flats listing and added heritage sites in China and Comoros.
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WorldOne dead after small plane crashes into house in Germany
Second occupant remains missing after aircraft crashes into a home in Lower Saxony; residents evacuated as investigators probe the cause.
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WorldChina fines Trip.com $765 million over monopoly violations
Chinese regulators imposed penalties on the country's largest online travel platform for anti-competitive practices involving hotel partnerships and pricing restrictions.
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WorldRussian attack kills three in Ukraine, as Romania downs second drone
In June, a Ukrainian maritime drone that was being used in the war exploded at the Black Sea port of Constanta, while three other sea drones exploded outside the port. No one was hurt.
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WorldIran's IRGC claims fresh strikes targeting US bases, assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
The IRGC said its aerospace forces had carried out a "crushing" attack on Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, causing significant damage to a number of US fighter aircraft.
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WorldTyphoon Noul nears southern China, putting region on high alert for heavy rain, wind
The city's observatory forecast that Noul could make landfall Sunday morning around the vicinity of the southern Chinese cities bringing heavy squally showers and thunderstorms to parts of the region.
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WorldUS court rejects Trump administration bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The US issues 65,000 H-1B visas annually, along with an additional 20,000 visas for foreign workers holding advanced educational qualifications. These visas usually cost between $2,000 and $5,000 in fees.
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WorldHormuz crossings plunge while Bab el-Mandeb traffic rises amid Gulf tensions
Kpler said on X that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday "fell to six confirmed crossings, down 60 percent from the previous day."
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WorldICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
British barrister Karim Khan was accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide allegations which he has steadfastly denied. By a large majority, the ICC's 125-member states ousted Khan from his position.