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Ukraine losing upto 200 troops a day: President’s aide
Kiev: An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the country is losing upto 200 troops a day while fighting on the front line with Russian forces. According to the aide…
- World
SL Muslims permitted to fly for Haj; must transfer USD 1,500 from overseas
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has decided to permit its Muslim citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia to peform Haj on condition that they pay USD 1,500 in foreign currency from abroad without…
- India
India reboots rail operations to strengthen links with Bangladesh
Dhaka: India has started rebooting its connectivity vision as the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on movement is easing in South Asian region. The new Jalpaiguri-Dhaka Mitali Express was flagged on June 1, its maiden…
- Pakistan
IMF asks Pakistan to reopen CPEC deal ahead of payment to China
Islamabad: Putting Islamabad in a tight spot, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to renegotiate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy deals before making payments of around Pakistani rupees 300…
- Pakistan
Pakistan’s popular TV host Amir Liaquat dies at 49 under mysterious circumstances
Karachi: Pakistan’s former Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and popular television host Amir Liaquat, 49, passed away in Karachi under mysterious circumstances, local media reported on Thursday. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…
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Afghanistan: 5,159 refugees return home
Kabul: A total of 5,159 Afghan refugees have returned from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran, the Taliban government’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation Affairs said on Thursday. Up to 4,986 Afghans returned via border…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to partially resume operations
Shanghai: The Shanghai Disney Resort said on Thursday that it will partially resume operations from Friday onwards as the Covid-19 outbreak is declining in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of…
- Technology
EU agrees on common charger for mobile devices by 2024
Brussels: Chargers will be harmonized for small and medium-sized portable electronic devices by 2024 in the European Union (EU), negotiators of the European Parliament and the Council have agreed. “By autumn 2024,…
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Sri Lanka grants 40-year tax relief for China-backed Port City investments
Colombo: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka has decided to give special 40-year tax relief for Chinese-built Colombo Port city to attract potential investors as the island nation’s largest foreign direct investment failed to attract…
- Technology
IBM begins closing business, laying off staff in Russia: CEO Arvind Krishna
New York: IBM has started an “orderly wind-down” of its business and laying off the workforce in Russia with its Indian-origin CEO Arvind Krishna saying the global IT giant will continue to…
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Taliban unveils new uniform for police forces
Kabul: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has unveiled new uniforms for police forces after about 10 months, the media reported. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Interior Ministry said the aim…
- World
BRICS countries pledge to deepen cooperation on intelligent customs
Beijing: Customs authorities of BRICS countries vowed to deepen cooperation on intelligent customs at a virtual meeting, media reported. Customs cooperation between BRICS countries has seen fruitful results since the establishment of…
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Foodborne diseases affect 10% of world population annually: WHO
Geneva: Globally, foodborne diseases affect one in ten people annually, and the magnitude of the public health burden due to foodborne diseases was comparable to that of malaria or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)…
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Sri Lanka seeks USD 55 mn loan from India for buying fertiliser
Colombo: Sri Lanka has sought a USD 55 million loan from India for the procurement of urea amidst its worst economic crisis threatening a severe food shortage, an official said on Tuesday.…
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China secretly building military facility in Cambodia, says report
Washington: China is building a naval facility in Cambodia for military use, the second such overseas outpost and its first in the strategically significant Indo-Pacific region. The military presence will be on…
