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2 Texas buses of migrants arrive outside US VP’s residence in D.C.
Washington: Two buses of migrants from Texas has arrived outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence at the US Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Confirming the development in a tweet on Thursday, Texas…
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South Korea’s unemployment rate hits all-time low
Seoul: South Korea’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low last month, but the pace of job growth slowed down for the third month in a row amid economic uncertainties, new data revealed…
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Italy can get through winter without Russian gas: Eni CEO
Rome: The head of Eni, Italy’s largest oil and gas company said he thought his country would be able to make it through the upcoming winter without major problems despite Russia’s decision…
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US railroads make tentative deal with unions ahead of potential strike
Washington: After a gruelling day of negotiations, US railroad firms and unions have reached a tentative deal, averting a potential rail strike that could be economically damaging. US Secretary of Labor Marty…
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COVID-19: New sub-variant of Omicron detected in South Africa
Johannesburg: The National Health Department of South Africa has confirmed the detection of a new sub-variant of Covid-19 Omicron called BA.2.75 but said that the new sub-variant has not had any impact…
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Sri Lanka opens Chinese-built Lotus Tower for public viewing
Colombo: Often described as a Chinese-built “white elephant”, Sri Lanka’s 350-metre Lotus Tower, constructed at a cost of USD 113 million, was on Thursday opened for visitors in central Colombo. The huge…
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UK: Calls for ‘Elizabeth the Faithful’ as ‘the Great’ linked with ‘despotic rulers’
London: A campaign has been launched to give the late Queen the title of ‘Elizabeth the Faithful’ because ‘the Great’ is rather common and has been used by despots and conquerors, local…
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Safeguarding India’s security important along with our’s: SL Prez
Colombo: Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday stressed the importance of safeguarding the security of India when safeguarding the security of his country. “When it comes to the security of Sri…
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Toronto’s Swaminarayan temple vandalised with pro-Khalistan graffiti
Toronto: As the so-called Khalistan referendum by the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) on September 18 nears, Toronto’s most prominent BAPS Swaminarayan Temple was vandalised with pro-Khalistan graffiti on Wednesday. The…
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Vladimir Putin’s limo attacked in ‘assassination attempt’: Report
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s limousine was attacked in an alleged “assassination attempt” amid Moscow’s raging war against Ukraine, a report said. According to the report by General SVR, a Russian Telegram…
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Plane carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin becomes most tracked flight ever
London: The plane carrying Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has broken records to become the most-tracked flight ever, according to an aviation tracker website. The website, Flightradar 24, said that about five million…
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India emerges as Sri Lanka’s top lender in 2022: Verite Research think-tank
Colombo: India has emerged as the top lender to Sri Lanka in 2022, disbursing USD 377 million in loans to the island nation as it grappled with an unprecedented political crisis and…
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Half of Pakistan may face famine: Report
Islamabad: A new report has warned that half of Pakistan may face famine if food supplies from external sources are not arranged soon in the midst of the catastrophic flooding across the…
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Girls worldwide lag behind boys in math: Unicef
New York: Girls worldwide are lagging behind boys in mathematics, with sexism and gender stereotypes among the root causes, according to a new report published by Unicef. The report titled, ‘Solving the…
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Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf dies of cardiac arrest
New Delhi: Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has died aged 66 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore. Rauf had made his first appearance as an umpire in international cricket in 2000.…
