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Thousands flee floods after Ukraine dam collapse
Kiev: Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after the collapse of a major hydroelectric dam in southern Ukraine, which Kiev said was “blown up by Russia in a…
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Former Pak minister Qureshi released from prison; to meet Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was among some of the top leaders of Imran Khan’s party to be arrested following the May 9 violent protests, was released from…
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India among nations interfering in Canada: PM Trudeau’s NSA
Toronto: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s National Security Adviser Jody Thomas has said that India is among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada. “When I talk about foreign interference and economic…
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Industrial substances contaminate Dnipro river after dam breach: Zelensky’s office
Kiev: The office of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Dnipro river has been contaminated with 150 tonnes of industrial lubricants after the Kakhovka dam breach, the media reported. The…
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50 per cent chance that AI will wipe out humanity: American physicist
New York: There is a 50 per chance that artificial intelligence (AI) will wipe out humanity, according to Max Tegmark, a physicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Tegmark said that…
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Bushra Bibi seeks court protection to evade potential arrest
Lahore: Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, filed a petition in the Lahore High Court on Tuesday seeking a blanket cover in…
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India played key role in COVID drugs, vaccine development: WHO chief scientist
Hyderabad: India played a key role globally in the development of vaccines and manufacturing of drugs, diagnostics and therapeutics in the three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO Chief Scientist Jeremy Farrar…
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin concludes India visit
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin concluded his India visit on Monday with both countries taking new steps to strengthen their defence partnership. The importance of defence innovation remained one of many…
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Global air travel to increase amid challenges in 2023: IATA
Istanbul: Airlines will make a profit this year with an increase in passenger traffic as part of post-pandemic recovery amid challenges, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). World Air Transport…
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Mike Pence files to run for US President in 2024, setting up clash with Trump
Washington: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday filed the paperwork for his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, setting the stage for a highly anticipated face-off within the Republican Party…
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India is a vibrant democracy, go to Delhi & see for yourself: White House
Washington: India is a vibrant democracy and anybody who happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves, the White House said Monday, as it appeared to dismiss concerns about…
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Australian govt to crackdown on migrant worker exploitation
Canberra: The Australian government on Monday announced a crackdown to better protect temporary visa holders from exploitation and employers who are caught violating the new federal laws could face criminal penalties. According…
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Nepal and India should hold talks to resolve border issue: PM Prachanda
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Monday said that officials from both Nepal and India should sit down for discussions to resolve the border issue between the two countries. Prachanda…
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Zilla Fatu, son of WWE legend Umaga embraces Islam
Zilla Fatu, the son of late American World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend Umaga, announced his conversion to Islam, and described his journey to Islam as “beautiful”. 27-year-old Zilla Fatu, known for his…
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Senegal govt cuts internet amid unrest over oppn leader’s conviction
As protests and riots rocked the capital city of Dakar, the Senegal government has cut internet access to certain areas in the country. Unrest has spread in Senegal after opposition leader Ousmane…
