China reopens Everest to foreign climbers via Tibet
For the first time since the pandemic began, China is permitting foreign climbers to access Mount Everest via Tibet.News Arena Network - Beijing - UPDATED: April 3, 2024, 10:09 PM - 2 mins read
North Face of Everest as seen from the path to North Base Camp - Luca Galuzzi/Wikimedia Commons
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July 7, 2024, 11:41 PM - 2 mins read
Modi is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit, which will extend into Tuesday. India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra told reporters in New Delhi that given the lack of recent summits, several issues on the bilateral agenda “have piled up, which need to be addressed.” Senior Indian diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that while major announcements are unlikely, Modi’s visit is intended to send a signal that the two sides remain close.
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July 7, 2024, 11:14 PM - 3 mins read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Russia has sparked keen interest and some envy from Western nations, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Scheduled for July 8-9, this visit is seen as significant, with discussions planned between PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin on various global and regional matters of mutual importance.
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July 7, 2024, 10:07 PM - 2 mins read
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation on Monday, citing his commitment to overseeing the upcoming Paris Olympics as a top priority. This decision follows initial election projections indicating a lead for the leftist coalition, dealing a blow to Macron’s ruling party and positioning the right-wing National Rally in third place.
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July 7, 2024, 09:33 PM - 3 mins read
Violence erupted across France following an exit poll suggesting a left-wing coalition’s lead in the snap election. This unexpected outcome dealt a significant blow to Marine Le Pen’s ambitions of forming France’s first hard-right government since World War II.
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July 7, 2024, 08:48 PM - 3 mins read
The level of support for him has decreased, and members of his own party have begun to question his health and ability to lead the country for the next four years.
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July 7, 2024, 10:25 AM - 4 mins read
In a thrilling second T20I match at the Harare Sports Club, India, led by Shubman Gill, secured a commanding 100-run victory over Zimbabwe, levelling the five-match series 1-1. Abhishek Sharma's explosive century and disciplined bowling by the Indian bowlers were the highlights of the game, as Zimbabwe struggled to chase down a massive target of 235 runs.
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July 7, 2024, 09:17 AM - 3 mins read
Nearly 12,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan from July 3-6, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, as reported by Khaama Press. The ministry's newsletter detailed that 11,997 Afghan migrants were expelled by the governments of these two countries and subsequently returned to Afghanistan.
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July 6, 2024, 11:33 PM - 1 min read
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July 6, 2024, 08:25 PM - 2 mins read
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named Lammy as his new foreign secretary as a new Labour Party government is about to be formed.
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July 6, 2024, 07:52 PM - 3 mins read
Welcoming the development, the Singapore government had said the dissolution of JI in Indonesia is a “significant development and a major accomplishment” for Indonesian authorities.
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July 6, 2024, 06:44 AM - 3 mins read
Pezeshkian has pledged to promote a pragmatic foreign policy, ease tensions over stalled negotiations with major powers to revive the 2015 nuclear pact and improve prospects for social liberalization and political pluralism.
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July 6, 2024, 03:58 AM - 2 mins read
The tragic incident occurred at the under-construction Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project in Sindhupalchowk district, about 125 km east of Kathmandu.
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