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Russia to suspend ISS cooperation if sanctions not lifted
Moscow: Russia has threatened to end cooperation with other countries on the International Space Station (ISS) until the sanctions are lifted that were imposed on the country after its invasion of Ukraine.…
- Technology
Hacker group Deep Panda that hit several global firms is back
New Delhi: A Chinese hacker group known as ‘Deep Panda’ that went into hibernation after attacking global entities some years ago, including in India, is back in action. Deep Panda has launched…
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Ahead of no-trust vote, Imran confident’ of victory; Oppn eyes ‘treason’ case against him
Islamabad: Ahead of the crucial no-confidence vote, Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan has assured his ruling party lawmakers of victory while Opposition Leader Shahbaz Sharif said that a treason” case should be…
- India
Bajwa: All disputes with India should be settled through dialogue
Islamabad: Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday said that all disputes with India should be settled peacefully through dialogue, saying Islamabad continues to believe in using diplomacy to resolve all…
- World
Shock and awe in Pak after Imran praises Modi’s foreign policy
Islamabad: The people of Pakistan, including political leaders, were surprised when Prime Minister Imran Khan praised his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s foreign policy before a crowd of thousands of supporters, The News reported…
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Showdown expected as Imran calls lakhs of supporters at voting
Islamabad: While referring to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans statement to gather 100,000 supporters outside the Parliament House on Sunday when voting will be held on the no-confidence move, Leader of Opposition in…
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Global Covid caseload reaches 489.4 million
Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 489.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.14 million and vaccinations to over 10.97 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its…
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Russia to extend space station participation till 2030: NASA
Washington: Despite the souring relationship between Russia and the US over the war in Ukraine, Moscow is still considering extending its participation on the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, according to…
- World
Russia becomes first major power to accept credentials of Taliban diplomat to Moscow
Kabul: Russia became the world’s first major power that accepted the credentials of a diplomat of the Taliban. Russia along with US, UK, France and China are the permanent members of the…
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Ukraine air strikes on Russian territory for the first time
Kiev: Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of carrying out an air attack on an oil depot in Russian territory, the BBC reported. Ukraine is yet to claim responsibility for the attack in…
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Japan lowers legal age of adulthood
Tokyo: In a first since 1867, Japan on Friday lowered the legal age of adulthood to 18 from 20, meaning 18-year-olds are eligible to apply for credit cards and loans without the need…
- World
US begins clinical trial evaluating 2nd Covid booster shots in adults
Washington: A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating various additional Covid-19 booster shots has begun enrolling adult participants in the US, the country’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced. The trial, sponsored by the…
- Pakistan
TTP announces fresh offensive against Pakistan during Ramadan
Islamabad: A fresh wave of terror attacks is geared up to strike Pakistani security forces with full force as the Pakistani Taliban have announced the launch of their spring offensive — ‘Al-Badr’…
- Pakistan
Won’t resign, will play till the last ball: Pak PM Imran Khan
Islamabad: As the Opposition continues to mount pressure on the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government ahead of voting on the no-confidence motion, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday refused to resign…
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Shanghai to screen 16 million people in 2nd phase of lockdown
Shanghai: Shanghai will launch a Covid-19 nucleic acid testing campaign in areas west of the Huangpu River starting from Friday amid the second phase of the city’s nine-day lockdown, an official announced on…
