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Lee receives credentials from 7 new ambassadors to South Korea Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday received diplomatic credentials from seven new ambassadors to South Korea, including the new envoy from the European Union (EU), the presidential office said. The ambassadors included Ugo Astuto of the EU, Nadine Olivieri Lozano of Switzerland, Bartosz Wisniewski of Poland, Tanel Sepp of Estonia, Philippe Lafortune of Canada, Mikael Hemniti Winther of Denmark, and Wong Kai Jiun of Singapore. New ambassadors typically present copies of their credentials to the head of state to formally assume their roles. Following…

Trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan witnesses decline in first half of 2025 Kabul, Sep 29 (IANS) Trade between Kabul and Islamabad has reduced during the first half of 2025, according to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce data, local media reported on Monday. As per the data, trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan stood at USD 1.108 billion during this period in 2025, while the trade during the same period last year was over $1.117 billion, Afghanistan-based Tolo News reported. Pakistan is seen as one of Afghanistan’s largest regional trading partners. However, ongoing challenges in trade exchanges have resulted in a reduction…

In a stunning turn of events, Team India, despite clinching the 2025 Asia Cup with a resounding 5-wicket victory over Pakistan, refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan-based ACC (Asian Cricket Council) President Mohsin Naqvi. The refusal overshadowed the victory, turning the award ceremony into a highly charged moment of tension.Also read: India clinches Asia Cup 2025, for 9th time: Arch-rivals Pakistan bow out in dramatic finalIndia, the champions for the ninth time, won the match thanks to a brilliant 69* off 53 balls from Tilak Verma, who was named Man of the Match. Abhishek Sharma, with his outstanding performances…

Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) A total of 62 online public services in South Korea, including a major government portal and the banking arm of the national postal service, were restored on Monday following an outage caused by a fire at the state data management agency. As of noon, 62 of the 647 public administration systems that were suspended in the wake of Friday’s fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon, about 140 kilometres south of Seoul, were back online, according to the government. The latest additions included the interior ministry’s integrated public service management system and resident…

Thiruvananthapuram: Amid bitter factional infighting, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) moved into damage control mode in Wayanad shortly after the district’s MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, visited the constituency. The party’s state unit had been reeling from internal discord for weeks before matters came to a head with the deaths of two of its functionaries by suicide, the latest on 12 September, a day after Priyanka’s arrival.Around the same time, a relative of N.M. Vijayan, the former district Congress committee treasurer who died by suicide in December 2024 due to huge debts supposedly taken for party affairs, attempted suicide, alleging…

Malu Nipanal, the talented desi singer behind the viral hit “Na Driver, Nee Nanna Lover,” has entered the Bigg Boss house, gaining even more exposure on a massive platform. Malu’s rise to fame is an inspiring journey from local performances to YouTube stardom.Also read: Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 set revealed: A palace-inspired design for new seasonHailing from Nipanal village in Rayabhag taluk of Belagavi district, Malu gained immense popularity through his infectious tunes. His song “Na Driver, Nee Nanna Lover” resonated deeply with the people of North Karnataka, earning over 250 million views on YouTube. With more than 2…

Telangana is set for a massive electoral exercise, with the State Election Commission (SEC) announcing that elections to rural local bodies will be conducted in five phases across October and November. The SEC announced that the polls will cover Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs), and Gram Panchayats. The model code of conduct will come into effect in all districts, except Hyderabad. Polling Schedule Election Phases: Elections to MPTCs and ZPTCs will take place in two phases on October 23 and October 27, while polling for Gram Panchayats will be held in three phases on October…

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Final: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has announced that he will donate all his individual match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to the families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack and the Indian Armed Forces. “I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts. Jai Hind,” Yadav wrote on X (formerly Twitter). With India’s T20 players earning ₹4 lakh per match, Yadav’s seven-match participation translates into a donation of…

World Heart Day, celebrated every year on 29th September, reminds us of the importance of maintaining a healthy heart. With the rise of lifestyle-related heart issues, integrating yoga into your daily routine can naturally improve cardiac health, circulation, and overall well-being. Here are 5 yoga asanas that are particularly beneficial for heart health:- 1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Tadasana is a simple standing posture that improves posture, increases blood flow, and strengthens the heart. Stand tall with feet together, stretch your arms overhead, and breathe deeply for 30–60 seconds. This asana enhances oxygen circulation…

Death toll from Typhoon Bualoi rises to 11 in Vietnam Hanoi, Sep 29 (IANS) The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam has risen to 11, with 13 people still missing and 33 others injured, a local daily newspaper reported. Six people were killed and seven others injured in northern Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province. Across the province, 10 houses collapsed and another 10 had their roofs blown off, reports Xinhua news agency, quoting Nhan Dan (People). About 30 electricity poles were knocked down, while many trees and large areas of rice fields were flattened, local media outlet VnExpress cited the…