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Russia says it seeks ‘full control’ of southern Ukraine
Moscow: A top Russian commander said that his country was aiming to take full control of southern Ukraine and the separatist Donbas region, according to media reports. The statement was made by…
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China to help Sri Lanka to solve economic crisis: PM Rajapaksa
Colombo/Beijing: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday said he had a “very productive” conversation with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang and thanked him for assuring support to his government to…
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UN chief Guterres to visit Russia; will meet President Putin
United Nations: Exactly two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will visit Moscow next week and be received by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Earlier this week, Guterres…
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World’s longest known COVID-19 infection lasted for 505 days in UK patient
London: An immunocompromised UK patient suffered the longest known days, 505, with Covid infections, claim researchers. Previously the longest known PCR confirmed case is thought to be 335 days. Researchers at the…
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‘Bloated’ Putin is seen gripping a table amid cancer battle rumours
London: A bloated Vladimir Putin has been seen gripping a table whilst slouching in his chair during a televised meeting with his defence minister amid rumours the Russian strongman is battling cancer,…
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Russia bans tech honchos, including Zuckerberg, from entering country
Moscow: Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a list of US figures, including tech honchos, who are now prohibited from entering the county for an indefinite period.…
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Putin’s ‘lover’ reappears with a ‘new look’ in Moscow
London: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rumoured lover has reappeared with a ‘new look’ in Moscow following rumours she was hiding in a private chalet in Switzerland or a Siberian nuclear bunker, media…
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Over 100 Japanese lawmakers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo: More than 100 Japanese lawmakers visited the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Friday on the occasion of the shrine’s spring festival despite concerns from its neighbouring countries. The group comprised…
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PM Modi, Boris Johnson hold talks to further intensify ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting British counterpart Boris Johnson began talks on Friday to further intensify the multi-faceted ties between India and the UK. Before commencing the talks, Modi…
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Social media ‘designed’ to weaken democracies: Obama
Washington: Former US President Barack Obama has broken his silence after a long time, saying that social media platforms are well-designed to destroy democracies. Speaking at a Stanford University event late on…
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US Congressman expresses concern over human rights situation in Kashmir
Washington: A prominent American Congressman has expressed concern over the human rights situation in Kashmir and emphasised that the US government must make clear that it expects better of democracies like India.…
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3,000-9,000 citizens may be buried in Mariupol mass grave: Authorities
Kiev: Ukrainian authorities said that between 3,000 to 9,000 citizens of Mariupol may have been buried in a mass grave in Manhush, a village occupied by Russian troops and located less than…
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Paid news streaming service CNN+ to shut down within a month
San Francisco: Paid news streaming service CNN Plus is shutting down within one month of its launch, as it did not generate enough demand in the news consuming world. The news streaming…
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India condemns US lawmaker, Ilhan Omar’s visit to PoK
New Delhi: A day after US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar went to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India on Thursday strongly condemned her visit. At a briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that New…
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Pakistan’s govt passes orders to scrap China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority
Islamabad: Pakistan’s new government has initiated a process to abolish the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, with the planning minister saying it was a “redundant organisation” that wasted resources and thwarted speedy implementation…
