World
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Australia nears peak of current Covid wave
Canberra: Australia has reported a small uptick in active Covid-19 cases as the country nears the peak of its fourth wave of infections, the Department of Health said on Driday. According to…
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Apple makes about Rs 1.5L every second, Microsoft pockets Rs 1.1L
New Delhi: Do you know how much profit Apple makes every second? It is a staggering over $1,820 (over Rs 1.48 lakh), making the iPhone maker the world’s most profitable company —…
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China reports new daily record COVID cases for second consecutive day
Beijing: China recorded 32,695 new local cases on Thursday, setting a new daily record for daily COVID-19 cases, for the second day in a row, media reports said. Of the total COVID…
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Ukraine sets up 3,720 emergency shelters amid widespread power outage
Kiev: Ukrainian authorities have set up 3,720 emergency shelters across the country after a latest barrage of Russian missile strikes caused widespread electricity outage across the war-torn nation, a top official said…
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India’s efforts to sanction 26/11 attacks culprits blocked for ‘political reasons’: UN envoy
United Nations: India has said its efforts to sanction perpetrators and facilitators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks have been blocked in the past for “political reasons” that enabled them to organise…
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Biden renews call to ban assault weapons
Washington: US President Joe Biden has renewed his call to ban assault weapons. “I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons,” Biden told reporters during a visit to firefighters in…
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50 Ukrainian servicemen freed in prisoner swap with Russia
Kiev: After the latest prisoner swap with Russia, 50 Ukrainian servicemen have returned home, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak said. Among those released were two officers, as well as…
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US increasingly fearful Putin will use unconventional weapons in Ukraine
London: Ruddian President Vladimir Putin could resort to using Novichok in mass chemical weapon attacks in Ukraine if his troops continue to lose ground, US officials fear, according to a media report.…
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Pak Prez in Lahore to consult Imran Khan over Army chief appointment
Lahore: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Thursday arrived at Zaman Park to reportedly meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and deposed prime minister Imran Khan after the latter said that the two would…
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US House speaker Kevin McCarthy vows to remove Ilhan Omar from committee over Israel criticism
Potential next US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said he will remove Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a decision in part because of her…
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Anwar Ibrahim named as new Malaysian PM
Kuala Lumpur: Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, has been named as the 10th Prime Minister of the country, the National Palace said on Thursday in a statement.…
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Indo-Canadian teen killed in stabbing outside school
Toronto: An Indian-origin teen died after being stabbed in a scuffle at the parking lot of a high school in Surrey, Canada, media reports said. Mehakpreet Sethi, 18, died in the hospital…
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Shanghai Disneyland to reopen on Friday
Shanghai: The Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on Friday and tickets are available for purchase starting Thursday, according to an official announcement. The reopening is with a controlled capacity. Some sites, performances, canteens…
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Dubai port fire: Court upholds verdict against Indian, 4 others
Dubai: The Court of Appeals in Dubai has upheld a verdict against five men, including an Indian, who were convicted of causing massive fire and blast on a ship docked at the…
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Lt Gen Asim Munir named Pakistan’s new army chief
Islamabad: Lieutenant General Asim Munir was on Thursday appointed as the new chief of army staff (COAS) of Pakistan, ending weeks of intense speculation and political tussle in the country. “The Prime…
