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US FDA may ban hair-straightening chemical products over health risks
Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to propose a ban on some hair-straightening products, like chemical relaxers and pressing products, due to health risks, according to a report.…
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Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions rise
Hong Kong: Oil prices rose above $91 a barrel on Monday as diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East intensified. Investors are concerned that the Israel-Hamas war could spark a wider conflict…
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Indian-origin chef crowned winner of MasterChef Singapore season 4
Singapore: Inderpal Singh, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean, has emerged as the winner of ‘MasterChef Singapore’ after winning a three-way competition in the finale. After weeks of intense competition, Singh won the fourth…
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Sikh man arrested, charged after wife stabbed to death in Canada
Toronto: In a “tragic case of domestic violence”, a 57 year-old Sikh man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife in Canada’s British Columbia province,…
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US actively working to get assistance into Gaza: Blinken
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said Washington is “actively working” to ensure that humanitarian assistance can get into Gaza as the Hamas-Israel conflict continued for the 10th consecutive…
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Sania Mirza raises concern over killing of children in Israel-Palestine conflict
Hyderabad: Following Hamas’s unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on October 7, various human rights organisationns, countries, celebrities and influential personalities rushed to voice concers about the escalation in tensions. From Gigi Hadid…
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Israel resumes water supply to Gaza Strip, says White House
Jerusalem: Israel has resumed water supply to the Gaza Strip after shutting it off following the Hamas terror onslaught last Saturday, media reports said. The decision is publicised by US National Security…
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Release hostages, allow humanitarian aid in Gaza: UN chief’s appeals to Hamas & Israel
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in…
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US Prez Biden called Israel’s occupation of Gaza a ‘big mistake’
Washington: US President Joe Biden called Israel’s occupation of Gaza a ‘big mistake.’ Asked whether he would support Israel’s move, Biden said, ” I think it’d be a big mistake. Look, what…
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Biden raises over $71 mn for re-election campaign
Washington: US President Joe Biden has raised more than $71 million for his re-election campaign in the third fundraising quarter of the year, outpacing his rival and predecessor President Donald Trump as…
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Nikki Haley slams Islamic countries for ‘closing doors’ on civilians from Gaza
Washington: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday slammed Islamic countries for not opening up their gates for civilians from Gaza who are seeking to flee their homes in the face of…
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New Zealand election 2023: Christopher Luxon prepares for coalition negotiations
Auckland: The newly elected New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has expressed his intention to conduct coalition negotiations behind closed doors, in contrast to past practices. The National Party, securing just under…
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‘Please save Gaza, I beg you. It’s dying’: UN staff appeals for help of Palestine
United Nations: Staff and personnel working with the UN agency for Palestine refugees on Sunday described the situation in the Gaza Strip as “catastrophic” amidst Israeli bombardment and appealed for immediate supplies…
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Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N given permission for Minar-e-Pakistan rally on Oct 21
Lahore: Pakistan’s district administration has given permission to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party to hold a rally on October 21 at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan where former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will address…