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- Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent
The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
World · DigiNepal International · - Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo
Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
World · DigiNepal International · - Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN
Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.
World · DigiNepal International · - Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength
Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.
World · DigiNepal International · - Marco Rubio defends Xi Jinping’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreements
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the welcome planned for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, saying it would be “irresponsible” for the world’s two largest economies to avoid talks at the highest level…
World · DigiNepal International · - Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
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- Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
In court, Miriam Haley said the assault had a "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses Trump of ‘bullying mentality’, vows no surrender
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would not surrender in the war with the US but remained open to diplomacy…
World · DigiNepal International · - Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?
Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
World · DigiNepal International · - Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains
Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.
World · DigiNepal International · - Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’
Argentina’s President Javier Milei says the “principle of self-determination does not apply" to the Falkland Islands.
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
World · DigiNepal International · - Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years in jail for 2006 New York sex crime
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning. Weinstein’s sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production…
World · DigiNepal International · - Bessent and He meet again to tackle ‘some unfinished business’ as Xi summit nears
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Washington on Wednesday, hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping was due to arrive for a state visit. “We had some…
World · DigiNepal International · - Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
World · DigiNepal International · - Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
World · DigiNepal International · - UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format
All to know about the fifth edition of the competition as its league phase begins on Thursday.
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that ‘warfare knows no borders’.
World · DigiNepal International · - Pacing problem: can AI fears overcome US-China race dynamics and force a slowdown?
When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”.…
World · DigiNepal International · - From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong
From moongazing and picnics to bus rides and a lantern extravaganza, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong has plenty of activities for everyone. This year the festival falls on September 25, a Friday, with the following…
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?
Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
World · DigiNepal International · - Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?
The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump’s Board of Peace proposes US$2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan
The US-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month US$2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat. At a meeting of the group’s…
World · DigiNepal International · - Al-Sharaa: Occupied Golan Heights to ‘remain Syrian territory’
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Hong Kong is expected to welcome about 1.29 million mainland Chinese travellers over the National Day “golden week” break, with city authorities planning to step up crowd management and tighten supervision of tour…
World · DigiNepal International · - Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
World · DigiNepal International · - US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese military
The US Air Force is shutting down a major research centre dedicated to open-source analysis of the Chinese military’s air, space, cyber and missile capabilities. The China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) said in a…
World · DigiNepal International · - UN poverty goal faces reality check
The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.
World · DigiNepal International · - Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?
Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.
World · DigiNepal International · - Xi-Trump summit: China’s state car has already proved a match for the US ‘Beast’
US President Donald Trump has made no secret of how little he agrees with his predecessor, Joe Biden, on many things. So, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to arrive in Washington on Wednesday, local time, there…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson
Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
World · DigiNepal International · - Abused children at higher risk of long-term health problems, Hong Kong NGO warns
Child abuse can impair victims’ development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and heightened inflammatory responses, a Hong Kong NGO has said, calling for a tiered prevention strategy…
World · DigiNepal International · - Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
World · DigiNepal International · - AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico
The large storm in the Pacific Ocean is being driven by warm waters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
World · DigiNepal International · - Neurobiologist Ye Bing says his return to China is not spurred by Michigan campus tragedy
Neurobiologist Ye Bing is returning to China after a long period in the United States, but he says his move is not linked to the suicide of another Chinese scholar at the same university or US policy under the Trump…
World · DigiNepal International · - Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data shows
While starting salaries for fresh graduates and entry-level workers in Singapore continue to creep upwards, the number of people in entry-level roles is shrinking, according to new data, indicating an increasingly tough…
World · DigiNepal International · - No toxic substance found in sports drinks linked to students’ illness: police
Hong Kong police have found no foreign or toxic substances in a brand of bottled drink linked to the illness of 16 students from a secondary school in Kwun Tong, saying the reported “pinholes” are likely to be…
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