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5.3-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Jakarta: A 5.3 magnitude quake jolted Indonesia’s Tual city on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. The temblor that hit the region at 01:29:46 GMT was epicentred at 6.16 degrees south latitude…
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Trump projected to win New Hampshire Republican primary
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has been projected by multiple media outlets on Tuesday night to have defeated former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire…
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Oxford University ends ties with TCS: Report
London: The University of Oxford has terminated its partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following a detailed analysis of technical problems experienced by students taking online admission tests in 2023, according to…
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Chinese vessel permitted to dock, says Maldives
Male: A Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, will be docking at a Maldivian port after being permitted by the Male government to make a port call for replenishment. The…
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Famous photojournalist Motaz Azaiza evacuates from Gaza
The sensational Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza has left the war-torn Gaza strip for personal safety. He was notably one of the last remaining and well-known journalists documenting the Israel-Hamas war while risking…
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‘Scapegoated’: Advocacy groups slam Canadian cap on international students
New Delhi: Migrant and student advocacy groups in Canada have slammed a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, saying that immigrants are being “scapegoated” for the country’s aggravating housing…
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Ancient zombie viruses frozen in Siberia may trigger new pandemic: Study
London: A warming Earth and increase in human activity like shipping, mining may soon release ancient zombie viruses trapped in permafrost in Siberia, triggering a new pandemic, warns a study. Known for…
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Elon Musk advocates for India’s permanent UNSC membership
San Francisco: Tesla CEO and Twitter owner Elon Musk insisted on the revision of United Nations bodies and called India, as not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council is…
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Saudi Arabia: After 24 years, Ramzan 2024 to fall in winter
Muslims worldwide eagerly anticipate the start of the month of Ramzan 2024, which coincides with the winter season across several countries this year. After a whopping gap of 24 years, Ramzan will…
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Chinese research vessel heading to Maldives: Report
Beijing: A Chinese research vessel is heading to Maldives, Reuters reported, citing an Indian military official and an independent researcher. The timing coincides with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent state visit to…
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Donald Trump’s defamation trial delayed until Wednesday
New York: The defamation trial by Jean Carroll against former US President Donald Trump was delayed until Wednesday after a juror fell ill, New York Times reported. The decision was announced by…
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Israel approves transfer of frozen Palestinian tax funds to Norway
Israeli Cabinet has approved a plan to transfer frozen Palestinian tax funds to Norway instead of transferring them to the Palestinian Authority (PA). “The frozen funds will not be transferred to the Palestinian…