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Sri Lanka issues red alert for heavy rain
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Meteorological Department on Monday issued a red alert for several districts as heavy rain were expected to lash the island nation in the coming days. The Department warned that…
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2 killed in California wildfire
San Francisco: Two people were killed in a fast-moving wildfire in California’s Siskiyou county, a top official said. Late Sunday, the county’s Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue said the deaths in the Mill Fire…
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Pakistan govt delaying elections to appoint army chief of choice: Imran
New Delhi: Former Pakistan Prime Minister PTI Imran Khan has slammed the coalition government for stalling the elections, saying that the delay is being done to “appoint an army chief of their…
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Ukraine dispatches biggest convoy of grain ships
Kiev: The Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry said that it has dispatched its largest convoy of grain ships so far since the UN-brokered “grain initiative” was implemented on August 1. In a Facebook post…
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One killed, nine missing after float plane crashes in Washington State
Washington: At least one person was killed and nine others were still missing after a float plane carrying 10 people crashed on Sunday (local time) in Mutiny Bay in Washington State, according…
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Taiwan lifts typhoon Hinnamnor warning, no casualties reported
Taipei: Taiwan’s meteorological agency lifted its typhoon warning as Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon this year, left the island and its coastal waters, with no reports of severe disasters or casualties. According to…
- Pakistan
More monsoon rains expected in parts of Pakistan over next few days
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has forecasted rain and thundershower with isolated heavy falls in parts of the South Asian country over the next few days that may trigger landslides in its northern…
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10 killed, 15 injured in stabbings in Canada: Police
Ottawa: anadian police have said that 10 people were killed and 15 others injured after stabbings at multiple locations in Saskatchewan. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a press conference on…
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South Korea braces for powerful typhoon Hinnamnor
Seoul: Super Typhoon Hinnamnor has gradually moved northward to reach waters off South Korea’s southern island of Jeju on Monday, the state weather agency said, as the country braces for what could…
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2 killed, 5 injured in overnight shooting in Virginia
Washington: Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting in Norfolk in the eastern US state of Virginia, police said. The incident took place on early Sunday morning, Xinhua…
- Pakistan
FATF team quietly completes on-site visit to Pakistan
Islamabad: A high-level team of the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF quietly concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan during which it held meetings with the relevant authorities and verified…
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Will soon open comedian Chris Rock’s show, claims Elon Musk
New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday claimed on Twitter that famous comedian Chris Rock has invited him to open one of his shows. When a follower posted an old video…
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Indians own more property in London than English people
Indians own more property in London than the English, NRIs, investors, students are some of the people who own property in England’s capital. A study by Barratt London a residential developer revealed…
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‘Bloody revolution or elections only way to remove ruling elite’: Imran
Islamabad: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan said “a bloody revolution” or “elections” are the only way to remove the ruling elite imposed on the nation, local media reported. Addressing a jalsa…
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Erdogan warns Greece over ‘harassment’ of Turkish jets
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a warning against Greece over what Ankara calls recent “harassment” of Turkish fighter jets in the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean. “Hey Greek, look at…
