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Biden calls Mikhail Gorbachev ‘man of remarkable vision’
Washington: US President Joe Biden has praised the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who died in Moscow at age 91, as a “man of remarkable vision.” Gorbachev had worked to bring about…
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US announces USD 30 million in support for Pakistan to deal with floods
Islamabad: The US on Tuesday announced USD 30 million to help cash-starved Pakistan and people affected following severe rains and flooding in the country. The devastating floods caused by record monsoon rains…
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US reports nearly 350,000 child Covid cases in a month
Washington: The US has reported nearly 350,000 child Covid-19 cases in the past four weeks, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association.…
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US: Republican Senator warns of ‘riots’ if Trump is prosecuted
Washington: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warned there “will be riots in the streets” if former President Donald Trump is indicted. “If they tried to prosecute President Trump, there literally will be riots…
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Taliban says US drones entering Afghanistan through Pakistan
Kabul: The Taliban’s interim Defence Minister Mullah Yaqub on Sunday has claimed that the US drones were entering the war-torn country through Pakistan, the media reported. While narrating the one-year performance of…
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September, historically, the worst month of the year for the US stock market
New York: September, which begins on Thursday, is historically the worst month of the year for the US stock market. The Dow and S&P 500 and fell sharply in September last year…
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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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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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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…
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US woman protests after being denied ‘medically necessary’ abortion
Washington: A woman protested at the State Capitol of the US state of Louisiana for being denied a “medically necessary” abortion after the foetus developed a fatal and rare condition. On the…
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Bangladesh-born Fahmida Azim wins Pulitzer Prize; brings laurels to sub-continent
Bangladesh born illustrator and author Fahmida Azim who works in the USA has been selected for the 2022 Pulitzer prize under the category of “Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.” She is one among…
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China objects to US-India military drills; opposes third party intervention
Beijing: China’s defence ministry on Thursday said it was firmly opposed to any third party “meddling” in the border issue and hoped India will abide by the bilateral agreements not to hold military…
- World
US reports over 15,000 monkeypox cases
Los Angeles: The US has confirmed over 15,000 monkeypox cases, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A total of 15,433 known monkeypox cases…
- World
Terrorism charge on Imran Khan: US remains nuetral
Washington: The US has made it clear that it does not side with any political party in Pakistan and supports the “peaceful” upholding of democratic, constitutional, and legal principles in the country, days…
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US school demands ‘letter from clergy’ to allow students in hijab
In an incident reported from a school in Massachusetts, a student of class 8 was served a notice over an alleged uniform code violation for wearing a hijab. The incident occurred on…
