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North Korea fires 2 cruise missiles: Seoul official
lSeoul: North Korea test-fired two cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, a South Korean military official said, as President Yoon Suk-yeol held a press conference to mark the 100th day…
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Sri Lanka won’t extend state of emergency
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will not extend a state of emergency declared during the anti-government protests, his office announced on Wednesday. After the improvement of the situation Wickremesinghe sees no…
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Kim Jong-un receives congratulatory letter from head of Donetsk
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un received a message stressing bilateral relations from the head of the Russian-backed Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, Pyongyang’s state media said on Wednesday. In the letter,…
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After twitter bid, Elon Musk now sets eye on Manchester United
Washington: After the failed Twitter bid that has left Tesla’s chief executive officer (CEO) in an arduous legal battle, Elon Musk has now set his eyes on buying the English football club…
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China orders factories to shut down as it faces fiercest heat wave in six decades
Hong Kong: China’s Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region as a scorching heat wave sweeps across the country,…
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China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: SL President
Colombo: China will not be allowed to use the southern port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, apparently attempting to allay fears in India and the…
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India, Sri Lanka to issue stamps on democracy to mark 75 years of Independence
Colombo: A collection of commemorative stamps are to be issued jointly by India and Sri Lanka to mark the 75 years of Independence of the island nation. An MoU is to be…
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US, Pakistan officials discuss options for Gen Bajwa’s visit to America: Report
Islamabad: The US and Pakistani officials are considering various options for Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s visit to Washington in late August or early September, according to a media report…
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Russia warns of direct military clash with US
Washington: Washington’s behaviour on the world stage risks direct conflict between the nuclear states, the Russian embassy in the US has warned, media reports said. “Today, the United States continues to act…
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China heat wave hits Apple, Toyota suppliers as production halted
Hong Kong: The scorching summer weather in China has hit Apple and Toyota suppliers as the government ordered most factories to suspend production until the end of this week for planned power…
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US halts talks with Taliban on freeing Afghan assets
Kabul: The US government has decided against unblocking the Afghan central bank’s foreign reserves of around $7 billion, a leading American newspaper said. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday the US…
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Global oil prices to fall to $70 per barrel: Moody’s Analytics
Chennai: Global oil prices are expected to fall to almost $70 per barrel by the end of 2024, said Moody’s Analytics in a recent report on the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Pointing…
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China sanctions 7 top Taiwanese officials after 2nd US delegation’s visit
Beijing: China on Tuesday announced sanctions on seven “die-hard” pro-independence Taiwanese politicians and officials, including Taipei’s representative to Washington, amid concerns over the increasing visits by foreign dignitaries to the self-ruled island…
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US Justice Dept opposes request to unseal Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
Washington :The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a court filing that it opposes any attempts to unseal the affidavit laying out the probable cause for the search of former President…
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Spain continues to fight severe forest fires
Madrid: Firefighting teams in Spain have continued to battle a number of severe forest fires across the country. A fire about 60 km north-east of Alicante has destroyed about 6,500 hectares of…
