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IndiGo announces Rs 75 to Rs 10,000 revised fuel charges; airfares to rise

India, April 2 -- The country's largest airline, IndiGo, on Wednesday announced revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000, which will push airfares higher for many domestic and internation... Read More


Tchad: noyade d'un élève au quartier BIT dans le 4ème arrondissement de Sarh

Chad, Avril 2 -- Un jeune garçon d’environ 19 ans, habitant le quartier BIT, dans le 4ème arrondissement de la vile de Sarh et élève en classe de Terminale A au Lycée Collège Saint Charles Lwanga, a p... Read More


Artemis heads to the Moon as old rivals race to stake their claim

France, April 1 -- Artemis II will carry four astronauts - three Americans and one Canadian - around the Moon, in what will be the first crewed mission of the programme. The launch is expected at Cap... Read More


It's going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Malaysia's overseas travellers increased last month despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, mainly boosted by visitors from the Asean and Asian regions, with countries such ... Read More


Awami League lawyers slam ICT hearing against former PM Sheikh Hasina; argue sentence to be legally void

Dhaka, April 1 -- Lawyers representing Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have formally challenged the legality of the proceedings brought against her before the country's International ... Read More


Diesel shortage disrupts lightering at Chittagong Port, sparks fear of price hikes

Dhaka, April 1 -- A severe fuel shortage, triggered by the continuing conflict in the Middle East, has disrupted lighterage vessel operations at Bangladesh's premier seaport, sparking fears of price h... Read More


Dubai-based airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

India, April 1 -- Dubai-based carrier Emirates said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through the United Arab Emirates. The website of another carrier, Flydubai,... Read More


India sends 1000 tonnes of rice consignment to Burkina Faso amid humanitarian crisis, says MEA spokesperson

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)'s spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on Wednesday announced that India has sent a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso as... Read More


Iraq qualify for first World Cup in 40 years, clinch tournament's final spot with 2-1 win over Bolivia

MONTERREY, April 1 -- Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup yesterday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental play-off in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the ... Read More


"Move will prevent potential industry-wide crisis": Civil Aviation official on partial ATF price hike

New Delhi, April 1 -- Civil Aviation Ministry Joint Secretary Asangba Chuba Ao on Wednesday said that the government's decision to allow only a partial increase of 25% on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) p... Read More