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NGO denounces the detention and torture of Eritrean refugees in Egypt

France, Feb. 24 -- The report, published by Human Rights Concern - Eritrea (HRCE), states that more than 3,000 refugees from the country have been arrested in Egypt since 10 January. The NGO says it ... Read More


Senate panel decries FG's neglect of border communities

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Senate Committee on State and Local Government Affairs on Monday decried the hardship faced by residents of Nigeria's border communities, blaming it on inadequate government su... Read More


Oil Holds Near Seven-month Highs Amid Middle East Tensions

India, Feb. 24 -- Oil prices held steady near seven-month highs on Tuesday ahead of a fresh round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks later in the week. Benchmark Brent crude futures edged up by 0.2 percent t... Read More


Jeep accident in Rolpa claims one life

Nepal, Feb. 24 -- A jeep accident in Rolpa has resulted in the death of a young woman. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Bir Bishwakarma, the jeep, traveling from Ghorahi, Dang, t... Read More


Goodbye 'Kerala'? 'Keralam' name change proposal gets Cabinet nod

India, Feb. 24 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to change the name of the state of 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'. Kerala is known for attracting a... Read More


Two Afghan Women Killed as Pakistani Forces Open Fire Near Iran Border

Afghanistan, Feb. 24 -- Pakistani authorities said security forces opened fire on a vehicle Monday in the Prom area of southwestern Balochistan province after it failed to stop at a checkpoint near th... Read More


Gold Slips From Three-week High On Firm Dollar

India, Feb. 24 -- Gold prices retreated from a three-week high on Tuesday as an uptick in the U.S. dollar index prompted traders to book profits at higher levels. Spot gold fell 1.1 percent to $5,170... Read More


French Manufacturing Sentiment Weakens

India, Feb. 24 -- French manufacturing sentiment weakened to a three-month low in February on falling production outlook and orders, survey results from the statistical office INSEE showed Tuesday. T... Read More


Blue Cloud Softech to acquire Global Impex, bets on AI-led elean energy infra

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd (BCSSL), a small-cap IT and infrastructure solutions company, on Tuesday declared a definitive agreement framework to acquire 100% of Global Impe... Read More


UAE expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident

Nepal, Feb. 24 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed sorrow over the bus accident occurred Monday in Dhading. According to the UAE's Embassy in Nepal, the UAE has expressed its sincere con... Read More