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Germany eases residency rules for skilled workers
Berlin: The German Bundestag, or lower house of Parliament, has adopted a new law that will enable foreigners with a short-term “tolerated stay” permit to obtain a permanent residence permit. A “tolerated…
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World food prices fall slightly in Nov: FAO
Rome: Increased stability in grain exports from Russia and Ukraine sent global prices for grains and cereals lower in November, the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The broader FAO Food…
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Blinken designates Pakistan, China, Saudi as religious freedom violators
New York: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has designated Pakistan, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia as religious freedom violators labelling them as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC). On Friday, Blinken announced…
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UNSC condemns heinous terror attack on religious school in Afghanistan
United Nations: The UN Security Council, under the current monthly presidency of India, has condemned in the strongest terms the “heinous” terrorist attack on students and children at a religious school in…
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UK MP Sajid Javid to stand down at next general election
London: Sajid Javid, the Pakistani-origin Conservative Party member of Parliament and former leadership contender, on Friday announced that he would not be contesting the next general election in the United Kingdom, expected…
- Technology
Pranay Pathole’s Twitter account restored after Musk intervenes
New Delhi: Pranay Pathole’s Twitter account, which was suspended on December 1 by the micro-blogging platform, was restored on Friday following the intervention of his Twitter friend Elon Musk. Pathole, a 24-year-old…
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Afghans marrying off young daughters to avoid forced marriages with Taliban
Kabul: Since Kabul fell to the Taliban in August 2021, there has been a dramatic increase in early marriages of Afghan girls — a trend activists and human rights campaigners attribute to…
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Mexico’s economy still on growth track in 2022
Mexico City: Mexico’s economy will maintain a slight growth trend at the end of 2022, largely supported by the service sector, according to leading indicators from the Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF).…
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Canadian party calls for boycott of G20 activities in India
Toronto: An opposition party in Canada has called on the government to boycott G20 activities in India over its alleged treatment of religious minorities and human rights record. The boycott call came…
- Pakistan
Imran directs PTI leaders not to criticise new COAS, army
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed his PTI leaders and social media team to ensure that there is no criticism of the army and the new Chief of Army…
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Nearly $600mn of investments pitched to accelerate progress toward SDGs: UN
United Nations: Colombia, Eswatini and Malawi have pitched nearly $600 million worth of high-impact, investment-ready projects in sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture and digital connectivity at the 7th edition of the SDG…
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US, Japan impose fresh sanctions on N Korea after ballistic missile test
Tokyo: The United States and Japan have announced fresh sanctions on North Korea, in response to Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile tests. The Biden administration targeted three individuals who have led organizations linked…
- Pakistan
Gen Munir’s surprise pick to lead Pak army’s media wing
Islamabad: Just two days after taking command, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir made his first major reshuffle, with a surprise pick from the corps of Electrical and Mechanical…
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British-Indian cop found guilty of threatening woman driver
London: An Indian-origin Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of displaying “rude and aggressive” behaviour towards a woman driver in a road rage incident in London. Trainee Detective Constable Ajitpal Lotay,…
- India
Moosewala murder mastermind Goldy Brar detained in California: Sources
New Delhi: Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar who masterminded the killing of famed Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has been detained in California, sources said on Friday. He has been in police custody for…
