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Boycott campaign against Karakoram Cooperative Bank intensifies in PoGB

Jan 05, 2025

A boycott campaign is gaining momentum in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) against the Karakoram Cooperative Bank in Chilas, with locals criticising its high interest rates, outdated facilities, and poor services. Residents report excessive interest rates exceeding 26 per cent, despite reductions by Pakistan's central bank, and cite long delays caused by a lack of ATMs and modern banking technology.

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Russia's FSB thwarts bomb attack in Yekaterinburg, detains four

Jan 05, 2025

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) prevented a bomb attack in Yekaterinburg, detaining four teenagers reportedly planning to detonate a homemade explosive in a crowded area. According to Reuters, the FSB seized bomb-making materials, and investigators in the Sverdlovsk region have opened a criminal case. The suspects, all Russian citizens born in 2007 and 2008, remain unnamed.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Tajikistan

Jan 05, 2025
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3 dead after fishing boat hits rocks off southwestern coast in S Korea

Jan 05, 2025

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S Korean carmakers' sales of eco-friendly models hit fresh high in 2024 (Photo: WAM)

S Korean carmakers' sales of eco-friendly models hit fresh high in 2024

Jan 05, 2025

South Korean carmakers achieved a record 450,194 eco-friendly car sales in 2024, marking an 11.3 per cent year-on-year...
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US shrimp group urges ban on Chinese seafood processor over forced labour claims

Jan 05, 2025

The Southern Shrimp Alliance has called for the inclusion of Chinese seafood processor Rongcheng Sanyue Foodstuff Co. on...
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18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Jan 05, 2025

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar,...
Winter storm disrupts travel in United States (Photo/WAM)

Major winter storm disrupts travel, impacting over 60 million in US

Jan 05, 2025
Three UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza Strip (Photo/WAM)

Three UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza Strip as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'

Jan 05, 2025
US President-Elect Donald Trump (File image/Reuters)

US: Donald Trump announces appointments to White House ahead of inauguration

Jan 05, 2025
US President Joe Biden (File photo/White House)

US plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel: Report

Jan 05, 2025
Pakistani forces accused of enforced disappearances in Balochistan (Photo/@TBPEnglish)

Pakistani forces accused of enforced disappearances in Balochistan amid growing protests

Jan 05, 2025
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (File Photo: Reuters)

Pak govt to take another shot at separating IRS, Customs

Jan 05, 2025
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls for 'real decision-makers' to join negotiations with government

Jan 05, 2025
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo/China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

China condemns US' consideration of new rule to ban Chinese-made drones

Jan 05, 2025
EAM S Jaishankar with Maldives FM Abdulla Khaleel (Photo: X/ @DrSJaishankar)

Maldives Foreign Minister concludes official visit to India

Jan 05, 2025
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Taiwan bars Chinese newspaper from stationing reporters due to "united front work" activities

Jan 05, 2025
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Pakistan: PTI condemns internet 'throttling,' cites economic fallout

Jan 05, 2025
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (File photo/Reuters)

Antony Blinken to visit South Korea, Japan and France from January 4 to 9

Jan 05, 2025