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Nepal govt estimates over NPR723.31bn needed to recover from damages incurred by disastrous Bhotekoshi floods

Kathmandu, Sep 10 (UNI) The Nepal government estimates that over NPR723.31 billion (
4.74 billion) will be needed to recover from the damages suffered in the wake of the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa on August 26.
The figure comes from a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment prepared by a joint technical team from the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
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17 Sep 2026 | 11:08 PM

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola touts EU associate member status for Australia and New Zealand after Canada

17 Sep 2026 | 9:53 PM

Brussels, Sep 17 (UNI) After the European Union’s associate member pitch to Canada was warmly accepted by Prime Minister Mike Carney, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday said other countries, including Australia and New Zealand, could follow Ottawa’s footsteps along with other like-minded nations seeking closer ties with the bloc.

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Measles outbreak: Bangladesh death toll increases to 1046, suspected nationwide cases surge to 176,480

17 Sep 2026 | 9:44 PM

Dhaka, Sep 17 (UNI) With Bangladesh in the grip of a measles outbreak, two more children died from measles-like symptoms within 24 hours on Wednesday, taking the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,046, reports Business Standard BD.

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Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after centre-left opposition secures razor thin majority

17 Sep 2026 | 9:04 PM

Stockholm, Sep 17 (UNI) Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after the centre-left opposition secured a narrow majority in the September 13 parliamentary election, allowing the speaker of parliament to begin formal consultations on forming a new government.

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Pakistan says it remains committed to implementing defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Mecca Defence Pact

17 Sep 2026 | 8:58 PM

Islamabad, Sep 17 (UNI) Pakistan on Thursday said it remained committed "in intent and spirit" to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance, as renewed Houthi attacks intensified concerns over the kingdom's security.

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