Hanoi (TIP): At least 14 people died in a fire that broke out at a karaoke parlour in southern Vietnam, local media reported on September 7. At least 40 other people were injured in the fire at the four-storey venue in Thuan, a city in the province of Binh Duong that began at about 9pm on Tuesday, trapping staff and customers inside, according to reports on the websites of Tuoi Tre newspaper and other Vietnamese media. They said the fire was brought under control within an hour but was still smouldering on Wednesday, more than 12 hours later. (AP)
Asia
Ajit Doval meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, visit unannounced
Kabul (TIP): National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his counterpart Hamdullah Mohib during an unannounced two-day visit to Kabul. “Both sides discussed expansion of cooperation in countering terrorism […]
Farmers Movement
Centre takes back 3 farm laws; ‘It’s a beginning’: Tikait says farmers won’t return until passed by Parliament
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United States
Irada, produced by New York based Falguni & Chintu Patel, wins 2 National Film Awards
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