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Democrats to face acid test on ongoing probe against Trump
Washington: The Democrats have stemmed a Republican Red Wave and a Tsunami, limited the losses in the house and successfully retained the majority in the Senate but face very stiff challenges before…
- Technology
Apple makes about Rs 1.5L every second, Microsoft pockets Rs 1.1L
New Delhi: Do you know how much profit Apple makes every second? It is a staggering over $1,820 (over Rs 1.48 lakh), making the iPhone maker the world’s most profitable company —…
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Ukraine sets up 3,720 emergency shelters amid widespread power outage
Kiev: Ukrainian authorities have set up 3,720 emergency shelters across the country after a latest barrage of Russian missile strikes caused widespread electricity outage across the war-torn nation, a top official said…
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10 dead, 9 injured in China residential building fire
Beijing: Ten people were killed and nine others injured in a fire at a residential building in Urumqi, capital of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, authorities said on Friday. The fire broke…
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50 Ukrainian servicemen freed in prisoner swap with Russia
Kiev: After the latest prisoner swap with Russia, 50 Ukrainian servicemen have returned home, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak said. Among those released were two officers, as well as…
- Pakistan
Pak Prez in Lahore to consult Imran Khan over Army chief appointment
Lahore: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Thursday arrived at Zaman Park to reportedly meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and deposed prime minister Imran Khan after the latter said that the two would…
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Shanghai Disneyland to reopen on Friday
Shanghai: The Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on Friday and tickets are available for purchase starting Thursday, according to an official announcement. The reopening is with a controlled capacity. Some sites, performances, canteens…
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Dubai port fire: Court upholds verdict against Indian, 4 others
Dubai: The Court of Appeals in Dubai has upheld a verdict against five men, including an Indian, who were convicted of causing massive fire and blast on a ship docked at the…
- Pakistan
Imran claims resentment within Pakistan army on the rise
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has claimed he knew the army very well and that resentment within the institution was on the rise. Although a fake narrative had been built…
- World
India receives wide praise at UNSC for counter-terror leadership
United Nations: India has received wide praise for its leadership of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and for guiding the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on fighting terrorists using emerging…
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Zelensky accuses Russia of ‘crimes against humanity’ in UN speech
Kiev: In his address to the UN Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of committing “crimes against humanity” after a new barrage of missile strikes have caused widespread power…
- Technology
Violent protests erupt at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory in China
Hong Kong: Workers at Apple iPhone supplier Foxconns largest factory in China clashed with security forces and company officials amid protests over late bonus payments for work during Covid lockdowns, the media…
- Technology
Musk may put you in Twitter jail for violations
San Francisco: Twitter CEO Elon Musk has suggested that the company may lock users in virtual jails for violating its policies. A Twitter follower shared a suggestion for Musk to improve the…
- Technology
Elon Musk cuts Twitter’s employee perks
San Francisco: Twitter boss Elon Musk has cut company perks for employees, including wellness, productivity, home internet, training and development, outschools, daycare and quarterly team activities, according to an internal memo seen…
- India
Indian biologist gets UN’s highest honour for saving world’s rarest storks
New Delhi: Purnima Devi Barman, conservation biologist known for initiating all-female grassroots conservation movement from Assam for saving the greater adjutant, one of the world’s rarest storks, is among the UN Environment Programme’s…
