Nepal, a landlocked country nestled in the Himalayas, experienced a devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of over 130 individuals, leaving many more injured.
With communication cut off at many places in the Himalayan country, the toll is expected to rise.
The poor, mountainous nation wedged between Asian giants China and India has been hit by quakes often, with the deadliest recorded in 2015 when about 9,000 people were killed in two earthquakes.
Let us look at some of the worst earthquakes that have hit the country since 2015.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, condemns Nepal's decision to include disputed territories on their new Rs 100 currency note. The move escalates tensions between the two nations. Get all the details in this report.
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In a surprising turn of events, US soldier Gordon Black, detained in Vladivostok, Russia, pleads guilty to theft charges. Get the latest updates on this developing story from Russia's RIA state news agencies. Stay tuned for more details.
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May 20th is the scheduled date of the Fifth Phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. And one of the seats in this crucial contest where voting will take place is the Raebareli Constituency. The Congress, on May 3, announced Rahul as a candidate from Raebareli and loyalist KL Sharma from Amethi, keeping Priyanka as well as Vadra out of the electoral contest. Rahul Gandhi is a sitting MP in Kerala's Wayanad, where he is seeking a fresh term alongside Rae Bareli. Rahul represented Amethi from 2004 until 2019. Priyanka Gandhi held a mega roadshow in Rae Bareli ahead of the fifth phase of voting. Oneindia News brings to you an exclusive update on the political pulse of Rae Bareli.
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In the United States, the presidential election campaign is in full swing. Young voters are often considered difficult to reach. And with both Democrats and Republicans fielding candidates born in the 1940s, the parties are worried about how to get the youth vote out.
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As tensions rise, Putin expresses gratitude to China for peace efforts in Ukraine during a two-day state visit, while Xi Jinping faces pressure from the U.S. to intervene.
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Houthi rebels claimed targeting a U.S. Navy destroyer and a commercial ship in the Red Sea, though the warship intercepted the missile days prior. The statement follows a slowdown in Houthi attacks on shipping, attributed by the U.S. military to airstrikes and interceptions. The attacks are purportedly aimed at pressuring Israel regarding the conflict in Gaza, resulting in disruptions to shipping activity.
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Particularly noteworthy is the Kedarnath shrine, which witnessed a 67% increase in footfall since its portals opened on May 10. Last year, 44,892 pilgrims.. IndiaTimes
In a last-minute agreement, Israel and Hamas have decided to extend the ceasefire in their war for at least one more day. The truce, which was initially set for four days, has provided a brief respite..
Sri Lanka anticipates significant relief from its economic turmoil. Reports indicate a pending debt-restructuring agreement with creditor nations, pivotal amid the country's $36.6 billion external..
Seismic activities rattled regions across the globe. Pakistan witnessed an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2. Interestingly, this seismic event in Pakistan was not isolated. Moments before it, a..
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