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Kathmandu: A 4-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal's Sudurpaschim province on Thursday, authorities said. However, there were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it. The earthquake struck at 8.32 am around the Murai area of the Darchula district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Tremors felt in Baitadi and Bajhang districts It was also felt in the neighbouring Baitadi and Bajhang districts. There were no immediate reports about any damage or casualties caused by the tremor. Nepal, which experiences multiple earthquakes in any given year, lies in one of the most active tectonic zones (Seismic zones IV…

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war, a series of powerful drone and missile strikes carried out by Iran has caused unprecedented destruction at American military bases across the Middle East. The New York Times has reported that as many as 13 US military installations in the region have been rendered "almost uninhabitable" following Iran's escalating counterattacks. The strikes began after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 by attackes carried out by the United States and Israel.   According to the report, Washington and Tel Aviv underestimated the scale and intensity of Iran's response. Iranian forces have…

Washington: US First Lady Melania Trump was on Thursday escorted at a global summit at the White House by a black and white humanoid AI robot that spoke in 11 different languages, including Bengali. Created by robotics company Figure, the humanoid robot was introduced as the "first American-made humanoid guest in the White House" by Trump to a gathering of First Spouses from 45 countries for the inaugural meeting of the Fostering the Future Together global coalition. Robot, named Figure 3 greets leaders at White House Summit  The robot, named Figure 3 welcomed the gathering, which included First Ladies from…

Tehran: Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that Tehran permitted the passage of vessels for 'friendly nations,' including India, through the Strait of Hormuz. Apart from India, vessels from Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iraq have also been granted safe passage through the conflict-hit maritime chokepoint. In an interview with Iranian state television, Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas trade, has not been completely closed, as vessels from several countries with friendly ties to Iran have been allowed to pass through. Strait of…