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Russia and Iran discuss nuclear program ahead of European talks

Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 6:27 PM Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian discussed Iran's nuclear program on Monday. The call came ahead of important t... Read More


Taiwan FM slams China as "regional troublemaker" after Solomon Islands blocks participation in Pacific Forum

Taipei City, Aug. 25 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has named China a "regional troublemaker" after the Solomon Islands barred Taiwan and other dialogue partners, including the US, from th... Read More


Civil society group in Nepal condemns Gaza killings, demands release of abductees

Kathmandu, Aug. 25 -- A group of prominent civil society members in Nepal, including former chief justice Kalyan Shrestha, former foreign minister Bhekh Bahadur Thapa, former vice chancellor of the Tr... Read More


Pune girl part of team that won Bronze at World Archery Youth Championship

India, Aug. 25 -- India's 16-year-old archer Sharvari Shende won the U18 women's individual recurve gold medal at the 2025 World Youth Archery Championships on Sunday. Shende defeated South Korea's K... Read More


Rethinking coverage of women leaders

Nepal, Aug. 25 -- It is no secret that women's participation in Nepal's political sphere-from party structures to local, provincial and federal governments-is increasing. Yet the media continues to fo... Read More


Rohingya Repatriation: 'Dialogue key, rights must be respected'

Cox's Bazar, Aug. 25 -- United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations Raouf Mazou on Monday said a political solution to the Rohingya crisis in Myanma... Read More


Mozambique LNG project back on track as security improves, BPCL gets marketing rights

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has secured rights to market liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mozambique's long-stalled project, where it holds a 10% stake, with full developme... Read More


Typhoon Kajiki drenches southern China's Hainan island and heads toward Vietnam

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Strong winds and heavy rain whipped southern China's Hainan island and nearby parts of Guangdong province on Sunday, as Typhoon Kajiki passed over open waters to the south and he... Read More


"Sore losers": BJP Leader Rachna Reddy hits out at Telangana Congress chief Mahesh Goud over fake vote allegations

Hyderabad, Aug. 25 -- Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana spokesperson Rachna Reddy has responded sharply to "bogus voting" allegations made by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mah... Read More


Stake out Publika in Kuala Lumpur for Sando-icchi's massive steak sandwich

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- We know steak sandwiches. And also Japanese sandos. But have you eaten the Big-Size Felix Steak Sandwich at Sando-icchi? Inspired by Tokyo's Stabler, this sandwich is dominat... Read More