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Study reveals safety, efficacy of tecovirimat in treating monkeypox
New York: The antiviral tecovirimat appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of monkeypox symptoms and skin lesions, finds a new study. Tecovirimat (TPOXX) is an FDA-approved antiviral drug for…
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Ukraine: Millions of tons of grain shipped via the Danube River
Kiev: Ukraine authorities said more grain is being shipped across the Danube River than at any point since the start of the war six months ago. On Saturday alone, 11 ships made…
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Video: TiktoK challenge leads to theft of 642 cars in Chicago
A recent Tiktok challenge in Chicago city of the USA has led to 642 cars being stolen. A few videos under the hashtag of Kiaboyz have surfaced on the internet. As part…
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Meet Laila Ikram, Arizona’s first hijab-clad judge
Phoenix: For the first time in the history of Arizona, a Muslim female judge was appointed at the Downtown Justice Center in Phoenix, local media reported. On Monday, June 27, 2022, Laila…
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Double standards: Russia slams West’s criticism of India over oil imports
New Delhi: The criticism of India by the Western countries on its imports of Russian crude oil while exempting themselves from their “own illegitimate sanctions” is a reflection of their unprincipled position…
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US warships transit Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visit
Taipei: Two US Navy warships sailed southward through the strategic Taiwan Strait for the first time since a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that was harshly condemned by China. The…
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Legal woes mount for Imran as Islamabad HC set to take action
Islamabad: There seems no end to the woes of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Even as he is involved in a perpetual confrontation with the new Shehbaz Sharif dispensation, a five-judge…
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PTI plotting against IMF deal: Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Self-centred politics can cause irreparable damage to Pakistan as unfortunately, a party is playing politics over the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when the lender’s board meeting is around…
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My struggle against thieves will continue irrespective of weather: Imran
Jhelum: PTI Chairman Imran Khan said that his struggle against the “thieves” will continue whether it is raining or hot weather, local media reported. Speaking at a public gathering in Jhelum city,…
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Gulf expresses solidarity with Pakistan after massive floods kill nearly 1,000
Gulf countries have expressed their solidarity with Pakistan after hundreds of people were killed and thousands were injured and missing, as a result of floods and torrential rains that hit the country.…
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Pak appeals for international assistance after floods wreaked havoc
Islamabad: Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance after floods wreaked havoc across the country, BBC reported. The US, UK, UAE and others have contributed to a monsoon disaster appeal, but much…
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Death toll rises to 1,000 as torrential rains wreak havoc in Pakistan
Islamabad: The death toll in separate accidents caused by heavy rains across Pakistan has surged to 1,000 since the start of monsoon season on June 14, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)…
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NATO, Washington signal intention to increase Arctic presencerc
Washington: In view of Russia’s increasing military activity in its own Arctic regions, both NATO and the US government have signalled their intention to become more active in the globe’s far north.…
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11 missing as cargo ship capsizes in Indonesia
Jakarta: A cargo ship with 15 people on board sank in the Makassar Strait of central Indonesia, leaving 11 people missing, an official said on Saturday. The ship was hit by huge waves…
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Trump wrong on legal status of Biden’s student loan write off: Education Dept
Washington: The US Education department, brain behind US President Joe Biden’s massive billion dollar write off program on student debt, pointed out it has proper legal status under the HEROES act and…
