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A general view of the Hungarian parliament as it votes for the ratification of Finland's NATO membership in Budapest, Hungary, March 27, 2023. (Photo/Reuters)

Hungarian parliament ratifies Finland's NATO membership bid

Mar 28, 2023

Hungary's National Assembly (parliament) has approved Finland's NATO membership bid, said the chairman of the session, which was broadcast on the Assembly's website, TASS reported. As many as 182 out of 199 Hungarian lawmakers cast their votes in favour of Finland's NATO membership, with six voting against it.

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Drone Flying over the Indian Ocean. (File Photo/Reuters)

Geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean

Mar 28, 2023

While the focus remains on the western Pacific and the South China Sea, because of the China-US direct interests, the Indian Ocean is a major geopolitical theatre. Several key energy-producing countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Qatar and the UAE are located in the region. More than 60 per cent of the world's oil shipments, largely from the Middle East to China, Japan and other Asian economies pass through the Indian Ocean, as does 70 per cent of all container traffic to and from Asia's industrialised nations and the rest of the world, The Gulf News opined.

Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelenskyy and IAEA Chief, Rafael Grossi.

Zelenskyy, IAEA Chief Grossi discuss safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

Mar 28, 2023
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Tradition of producing nettle yarn alive in Lauri Gewog of Bhutan

Mar 28, 2023

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People farm in the Punakha Valley, Bhutan. (File Photo/Reuters)

400 plus DeSuups clean and beautify Thimphu to advocate clean environment

Mar 28, 2023

Over 400 DeSuups took part in a half-day cleaning, maintenance, and garden development along Norzin Lam in Thimphu...
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Unexploded war remnants claimed lives of over 700 children in Afghanistan in 2022: UNICEF

Mar 28, 2023

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the unexplored shells and other war remains have been constantly taking...
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Australia's Olympic chief Carroll greenlights Russia, Belarus for 2032 Summer Olympics

Mar 28, 2023

The National Olympic Committee of Australia (AOC) expressed its readiness to welcome athletes representing Russia and Belarus at...
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MEA Dy Secretary's official laptop, IDs stolen near Delhi AIIMS; FIR registered

Mar 28, 2023
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama names US-born Mongolian boy as third highest Buddhist spiritual leader. (Photo: Office of Dalai Lama)

Dalai Lama names US-born Mongolian boy as third highest Buddhist spiritual leader

Mar 28, 2023
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Swedish Committee for Afghanistan calls on Taliban to end ban on female education

Mar 28, 2023
United Nations Security Council. (File Photo/Reuters)

UN Security Council votes against Russian resolution on Nord Stream sabotage

Mar 28, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watch missile drill at an undisclosed location in North Korea March 20, 2023. (Photo/Reuters)

Kim urges N Korean experts to produce "powerful nuclear weapons"

Mar 28, 2023
Israelis attend a demonstration in support of Israel's nationalist coalition government and its plans for a judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023. (Photo/Reuters)

Israel mission to UN takes part in strike action against judicial overhaul

Mar 28, 2023
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28-Year old Nashville school shooter identified as transgender; had manifesto, maps

Mar 28, 2023
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby (Photo/ANI)

Will not back off Syria Mission despite deadly attacks: US

Mar 28, 2023
US President Joe Biden. (File Photo/Reuters)

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

Mar 28, 2023
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At least 20 Umrah pilgrims killed, 29 injured in Saudi Arabia bus crash

Mar 28, 2023
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Democrats mark only 'no' votes on Bill requiring reports on Taiwan

Mar 28, 2023
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Poor internet services hinder Afghan girls from learning online

Mar 28, 2023