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IOC chief Coventry in tears as 2026 Winter Games torch relay sets off

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come together in the 2026 Winter Games, as the torch relay set of... Read More


Kellton Tech rises after acquiring ServiceNow services provider Kumori Technologies

Mumbai, Nov. 27 -- Kumori Technologies is a ServiceNow focused IT services firm established in 2018, delivering consulting, implementation, optimization, and managed services across ITSM, ITOM, HR, se... Read More


Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds missing according ... Read More


Square Yards Raises $35 Mn, Eyes Unicorn Tag Amid IPO Preparations

India, Nov. 27 -- IPO-bound proptech startup Square Yards has raised $35 Mn (about INR 312 Cr) in a funding round led by South Korea-based Smilegate VC, with participation from existing investors, sou... Read More


EU queries Shein over sale of childlike adult dolls, illegal weapons

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- The EU executive Wednesday demanded more information from e-commerce giant Shein over the online sale of childlike adult dolls that triggered an outcry in France, saying it feare... Read More


Australia projected to miss 2035 emissions target

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- Fossil fuel giant Australia's current policies put it on track to miss a two-month-old target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, the government said Thursday.The country ... Read More


Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road closed for traffic from Medamahanuwara to Hasalaka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road has been temporarily closed for vehicular traffic between Medamahanuwara and Hasalaka until further notice, the Kandy District Secretary has ann... Read More


Trump says Afghan man shot two soldiers near White House

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it an "... Read More


Massive fire rips through Dhaka Korail slum, leaving thousands homeless

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- A devastating fire tore through the densely populated Korail slum in Bangladesh's capital on Tuesday evening, destroying or damaging nearly 1,500 shanties and leaving thousands o... Read More


India approves $800 million plan to boost rare earth magnet production

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like C... Read More