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US winter storm death toll reaches 62
Washington: At least 62 people have died in the US due to the catastrophic winter storm that continues to wreak havoc across the country since it started on December 22, officials said.…
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Indian-American convicted of making illicit profits worth $7.3mn
New York: An Indian-American former IT professional has been convicted of four counts of securities fraud in California for using a publicly traded company’s confidential inside information about its financial performance to…
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Spain keen to support UN peace operations in Lebanon: PM
Beirut: Visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has affirmed his country’s keenness to support the work of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the National News Agency reported. “The Spanish battalion…
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Zelensky discusses Ukraine’s reconstruction with BlackRock CEO
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed his country’s post-conflict reconstruction with Larry Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, one of the world’s leading investment managers, the presidential press service reported. During a…
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Global gas demand expected to decline by 65 bn cubic metre in 2022: Gazprom
Moscow: The world’s demand for gas is expected to decrease by 65 billion cubic metre in 2022, with 55 billion cubic metre falling on the 27 European Union countries, head of Russian…
- Middle East
Erdogan vows to attract Turkish scientist to reverse brain drain
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey supports the youth to study overseas and works to attract Turkish scientists living abroad to return home amid a debate over brain…
- World
UN chief appoints new coordinator for Black Sea Grain Initiative
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Abdullah Abdul Samad Dashti of Kuwait as the new UN Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Dashti succeeds Amir Mahmoud…
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Death toll in Philippines floods reach 25; 26 missing
Manila: The death toll from the recent heavy rain and floods in the Philippines increased to 25 on Wednesday as the Southeast Asian country braces for more downpour due to a low-pressure…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra couple drown in frozen US lake
Amaravati: A couple from Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district drowned after falling through the ice while walking on a frozen lake in the US state of Arizona. Narayana Muddana (40) and Haritha Muddana…
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Pig heads displayed at court-approved Mosque site in South Korea
Daegu: Pig heads and signs with hateful words against Muslims displayed at a construction site for a court-approved mosque in the Daegu region of South Korea have attracted opposition from locals condemning…
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UNSC reiterates call for women’s equal participation in Afghanistan
United Nations: The UN Security Council has reiterated its call for full participation of women and girls in the Afghan society, expressing concern about the Taliban’s latest ban on female students from…
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Indian scientist honored as one of Europe’s top talents in biology
London: An Indian scientist has been chosen to join the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Young Investigator network, recognising her as one of the top talents in biology in Europe. Dr…
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Nearly 4,900 flights cancelled in US due to deadly winter storm
Washington: As a deadly winter storm continues to wreak havoc across the US, nearly 4,900 flights were cancelled, with more than 4,400 others delayed in the last 24 hours, the media reported.…
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Washington-Moscow relationship at its lowest point: Russian FM
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that the Washington-Moscow relationship is at its lowest point. “Indeed, Russia-US relations are in an extremely poor state. They have become practically frozen through…
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UN chief issues global alert on International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a global “wake-up call” on the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, which is observed annually on December 27. “The world must come together. Covid-19…
