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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…
- Offbeat
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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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,…
- Pakistan
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…
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India slams Chinese envoy’s remarks on vessel visit to Sri Lanka
Colombo: In a scathing response to the remark made by the Chinese envoy in Sri Lanka on India over the arrival of controversial vessel, the Yuan Wang 5, to the island’s southern…
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Staple foods unaffordable, severe malnutrition among highest in region: UNICEF
New York: As Sri Lanka continues to suffer its worst financial slump, staple foods have become unaffordable, severe malnutrition is among the highest in the region and it is the poorest, most…
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India and Brazil reaffirm urgent need for UNSC reform
New Delhi: India and Brazil have reaffirmed the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) to help combat contemporary challenges to international peace and security, the Ministry…
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Germany to distribute 19,500 more monkeypox vax doses
Berlin: The German government is distributing 19,500 more monkeypox vaccine doses across the country next week, the Health Ministry said, as demand continues to outstrip supply in hotspots. Some 40,000 doses were…
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Czech Parliament approves NATO’s northern expansion
Prague: Both chambers of the Czech Parliament have given their approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, the most significant expansion of the Western defence alliance in years. The Chamber of…
