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Saturday, August 8, 2026

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Landslides and floods block Nepal highways in several parts of the country this week, as continuous monsoon rains trigger severe landslides, river erosion, and mudslides that have cut off crucial transport arteries.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

A Delhi red alert is in effect after the national capital was lashed by intense rain on Friday, August 7, 2026, flooding low-lying areas, uprooting trees and leaving commuters stranded across the

Shakib Al Hasan Cricket Ban Confirmed After He Joins Sheikh Hasina Event

The Shakib Al Hasan cricket ban has effectively been confirmed by Bangladesh’s sports ministry, closing the door on any international comeback for the country’s most successful all-rounder. The decision follows Shakib’s decision to join a media event by telephone with

Saturday, August 8, 2026

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red Bull, Monster Beverage, and Reliance Consumer Products to

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Pakistan-US cultural cooperation took a fresh step forward this week after the United States Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, proposed developing a

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia Relations Set to Deepen After High-Level Meeting in Dhaka

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia relations took a notable step forward this week after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Eng

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Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan-Tajikistan border security continues to dominate discussions within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), as member states say the frontier remains one of the most sensitive security zones in Central Asia. Officials

Nepali Products in Oman Get a Boost with New MoU

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepali products in Oman are set to reach a wider market after a formal understanding was signed between two organisations working to strengthen trade ties between the two countries. The agreement was

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Landslides and floods block Nepal highways in several parts of the country this week, as continuous monsoon rains trigger severe landslides, river erosion, and mudslides that have cut off crucial transport arteries.

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

A Delhi red alert is in effect after the national capital was lashed by intense rain on Friday, August 7, 2026, flooding low-lying areas, uprooting trees and leaving commuters stranded across the

Shakib Al Hasan Cricket Ban Confirmed After He Joins Sheikh Hasina Event

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs·Sports

The Shakib Al Hasan cricket ban has effectively been confirmed by Bangladesh’s sports ministry, closing the door on any international comeback for the country’s most successful all-rounder. The decision follows Shakib’s decision

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Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Afghanistan-Tajikistan border security continues to dominate discussions within the Collective

Nepali Products in Oman Get a Boost with New MoU

Nepali products in Oman are set to reach a wider

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Landslides and floods block Nepal highways in several parts of

Current Affairs

Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan-Tajikistan border security continues to dominate discussions within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), as member states say the frontier remains one of the most sensitive security zones in Central Asia. Officials

Nepali Products in Oman Get a Boost with New MoU

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepali products in Oman are set to reach a wider market after a formal understanding was signed between two organisations working to strengthen trade ties between the two countries. The agreement was

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Landslides and floods block Nepal highways in several parts of the country this week, as continuous monsoon rains trigger severe landslides, river erosion, and mudslides that have cut off crucial transport arteries.

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

A Delhi red alert is in effect after the national capital was lashed by intense rain on Friday, August 7, 2026, flooding low-lying areas, uprooting trees and leaving commuters stranded across the

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Business

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

Friday, August 7, 2026

Business

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in recent years during the fiscal year 2025-26, climbing by 18.81 per cent as the information technology sector continued to anchor the country’s

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Business

The India energy drink crackdown is pushing ahead despite strong pushback from some of the world’s biggest beverage companies. India’s food safety regulator has ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to stop calling

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Afghanistan Uzbekistan trade relations have taken a notable step forward after Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjaev, led a high-level delegation to Kabul for a series of meetings aimed at deepening economic

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Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye these secret Maldives attractions amid record 2025 arrivals. Maldives hidden gems draw

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Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

Shakib Al Hasan Cricket Ban Confirmed After He Joins Sheikh Hasina Event

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Pakistan-US Cultural Cooperation Set to Expand With New Joint Calendar Proposal

Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia Relations Set to Deepen After High-Level Meeting in Dhaka

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Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Nepali Products in Oman Get a Boost with New MoU

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

Shakib Al Hasan Cricket Ban Confirmed After He Joins Sheikh Hasina Event

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Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Nepali Products in Oman Get a Boost with New MoU

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

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India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

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