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UK PM vows to do whatever it takes amid Chinese spy balloon fears
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday vowed to do “whatever it takes” to keep his country safe, amid mounting fears that suspected Chinese spy balloons could also target the UK,…
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Sri Lanka refutes TN leader’s claim on LTTE chief’s well-being, calls it a joke
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Monday dismissed as a “joke” a top Tamil nationalist leader’s claim that LTTE supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran, who was killed in 2009 by the island nation’s military, was still…
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Legendry Pakistani actor, orator Zia Mohyeddin passes away at 91
Islamabad: Zia Mohyeddin, the first Pakistani ever to work in Hollywood, passed away on Monday after a brief illness. He was 91. The veteran actor, director and TV host was admitted to…
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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares emergency
Wellington: New Zealand declared a state of emergency on Monday as Cyclone Gabrielle started to lash the North Island. People in several regions such as Northland and Auckland, the country’s largest city,…
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Explained: Sun did not break off its chunk, just a normal solar activity
Washington: The Sun did not shed a chunk of it as being reported and what was spotted was a normal “solar prominence” activity on its surface. A solar prominence (also known as…
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Iranian President to visit China on February 14
Beijing: President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi will pay a state visit to China from February 14 to 16 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Raisi, 63,…
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Understanding Turkey’s quake impact is an important step in risk prevention
Turkey is known for its rich history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. However, it is also one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Earthquakes in Turkey have been consistently deadly…
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Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Indonesia
Papua: A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia at 10:43:51 (UTC) at…
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Barcelona mayor suspends ties with Israel, including twinning agreement over Palestinian rights
The Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, has suspended institutional relations with Israel, including the twinning agreement between the city and Tel Aviv, local media reported. Ada Colau, the left-wing mayor, said in…
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Shahabuddin Chuppu set to become next Bangladesh president
Dhaka: Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter, is set to become Bangladesh’s next president after the ruling Awami League, which holds an absolute majority in Parliament, nominated him for…
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Russian casualties highest since first week of Ukraine war
London: Russian soldiers are dying in “greater numbers in Ukraine this month than at any time” since the first week of the invasion, according to Ukrainian data. The Ukrainian data shows 824…
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Chicken prices at historic high across Pakistan
Karachi: The prices of chicken and chicken meat have experienced a sharp increase in the city of Karachi and other cities throughout Pakistan, local media reported. The current price of chicken in…
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Germany to issue emergency visas to Turkey, Syria earthquake victims
Berlin: Germany will grant three-month visas to Turkish and Syrian earthquake victims with family in the country, the interior minister said on Saturday. “This is emergency aid,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
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Over 17,400 tech employees got fired in Feb globally to date
New Delhi: More than 17,400 employees in the tech industry have lost jobs in the month of February globally to date, with many workers in India receiving pink slips amid deepening global…
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Ahead of Ramzan, tea crisis looms in Pakistan as prices surge
Karachi: Ahead of Ramazan, the price of black tea (loose) in Pakistan has swelled to Rs 1,600 per kg from Rs 1,100 in the last 15 days as around 250 containers are…
