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Cyclone Mocha death toll surpasses 140 in Myanmar
Yangon: The death toll from Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar has surpassed 140, the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC) reported. On Thursday, 97 deaths were newly reported, including six local…
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Nearly 100 wildfires rage in Canadian province, no signs of slowing
Ottawa: Nearly 100 wildfires are currently raging in the Canadian province of Alberta, with experts saying that there were no signs of slowing down, the media reported. Since the first local state…
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Russia bans entry to ‘500 Americans’ including former US President Obama
Washington: Former US President Barack Obama is among 500 Americans banned by Russia from entering the country in response to sanctions imposed by America, CNN reported on Saturday. Russia stated on Friday…
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Family of slain journalist Shireen rejects Israel’s apology
Washington: The family of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh rejected Israel’s apology for the death of Shireen. Exactly a year after Shireen Abu Akleh was killed, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson…
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This Pakistani is the youngest climber to summit 12 peaks over 8K meters
Islamabad: Record-breaking Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, has etched his name in the annals of climbing history by becoming the youngest person to summit 12 peaks above 8000 meters. 21-year-old Shehroze Kashif on…
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Police get warrant to search Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence
Lahore: Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Friday obtained warrants from court to carry out a search at former prime minister Imran Khan’s residence, local media reported. The development comes after the…
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Scientists call on G7 leaders to ensure equality in pandemic preparedness
New Delhi: Global scientists and public health experts on Friday warned G7 leaders that the world is not prepared for the next pandemic and, without urgent action, will repeat the inequality of…
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New Zealand PM confirms details of Papua New Guinea visit
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed his upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister travels to Port Moresby on Sunday, May 21 and will meet with Indian…
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Qatargate bribery: Does EU’s infamous scandal targeting Kashmir have Turkish, Pak roots?
New Delhi: The European Parliament’s Qatargate bribery scandal is now touching Indian shores. A number of websites in Europe have reported how various countries and individuals seem to be influencing the Jammu…
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Salman Rushdie makes 1st public appearance since stabbing incident
New York: Nine months after a near-lethal attack that left him debilitated and without vision in one eye, Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie made his first appearance at the PEN Americas annual…
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UK announces ban on Russian diamonds in fresh round of sanctions ahead of G7
London: In a fresh round of sanctions, the UK has announced a ban on Russian diamonds, alongside the military-industrial complex and metals amid the ongoing Ukraine war. An industry worth USD4 billion…
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Dubai court orders Indian origin man to pay $1.25bn to Denmark for tax fraud
Abu Dhabi: A Dubai Court of Cassation has rejected the final appeal of British citizen of Indian origin Sanjay Shah, against a civil lawsuit ordering him to pay Denmark’s tax authority 4.6…
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Brazil: Belem mayor cuts ties with Israel, declares city ‘Apartheid Free Zone’
The mayor of the Brazilian city of Belem, Edmilson Rodrigues, on Tuesday, declared his city an “Apartheid Free Zone”, cutting ties with Israel. His announcement coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Nakba,…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Twitter sued in US over jailed activist
A Saudi Arabian humanitarian aid worker has filed a lawsuit in the United States (US) against Twitter, senior Saudi Arabia officals including crown prince Mohammed bin Salman alleging attempts to silence critics…
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Grand operation expected against terrorists hiding in Imran Khan’s residence
Lahore: The Punjab Police may launch a “grand operation” to arrest the “terrorists” allegedly holed up in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khans Zaman Park residence in Lahore. According to the police,…
