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Symptomatic Covid infection linked with poor mental health: Lancet study
London: Having symptoms of COVID-19 infection is associated with poorer mental health and lower life satisfaction, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. The team, led by researchers at King’s…
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US foreign policy puts national security on top of the agenda
Washington: The White House has released a US foreign policy objective putting national security on the top of the agenda by “Outcompeting China and Curbing Russian aggression”. The policy also said the…
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3 Sikhs appeal to wear beards, turbans at US Marine corps: Reports
Washington: Three prospective Sikh Marine recruits have made an emergency appeal in the US federal court that they are allowed to attend the basic training of the elite forces without having to…
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Bangladesh sees highest daily spike of 8 dengue deaths
Dhaka: Bangladesh has reported eight more fatalities from dengue, the highest daily caseload, bringing the death toll to 83 so far this year. The South Asian country has witnessed a significant spike…
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French company to punish employees who use water after defecation
A French company has put up a notification stating that it will take strict action against employees who use water to clean themselves after defecating. In the notification, the company stated, “For…
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Pak govt will hang Imran upside down if he launches long march: minister
Islamabad: The Pakistan government will hang former Prime Minister Imran Khan upside down if he launches his long march in Islamabad, warned Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan. “Imran Khan doesn’t know what…
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Taliban orders male teachers, students to sign pledge to adhere to Sharia law
Kabul: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has ordered male teachers and high-school students in Kandahar province to sign a written pledge that they will adhere to the militant group’s extremist interpretation of…
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IMF team due in Pak next month
Islamabad The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that a team will visit Pakistan in November to start the process for the next review of their current programme, the media reported. The announcement…
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5 dead after shooting in North Carolina
Washington: At least five people died after a shooting in the US state of North Carolina, authorities have confirmed. The incident took place late Thursday evening in the city of Raleigh, reports…
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Indian student critical after being stabbed in Australia, 1 arrested
Sydney: A 28-year-old Indian student from Agra is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times to his face, chest and abdomen in an apparent ‘racial attack’ in Australia on October 6.…
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4,500 health workers died battling Covid-19 in Brazil
Sao Paulo: As many as 4,500 health workers died in Brazil after contracting Covid-19 while working to save lives during the pandemic, a global federation representing public service workers said. Among the…
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US Congressional panel to subpoena Trump for Jan 6 riots
Washington: A US Congressional Committee decided in a surprise vote on Thursday to issue a subpoena to former President Donald Trump for his testimony and documents regarding the January 6 rioting by…
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Higher oil prices could tip world economy into recession: IEA
London: Western governments are furious after OPEC+ decided last week to slash oil production by the largest amount since the start of the pandemic, and the cartel’s actions may tip the global…
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North Korea test-fires long-range strategic cruise missiles: state media
Pyongyang: North Korea has test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles, state media reported on Thursday while adding that leader Kim Jong-un guided the test-fire of the missiles on the spot. The test…
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Pakistan ready to give Tajikistan ‘access to Gwadar, Karachi ports’
Astana: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, while highlighting the importance of promoting connectivity in the region, reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to provide access to Tajikistan to Gwadar and Karachi ports, media…
