International
- Jan- 2023 -14 January
Cryptocurrency firm, Crypto.com to reduce the workforce by almost 20 per cent
The bitcoin sector appears to have been hit by the wave of layoffs. Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency company, is planning to…
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Russian missile attack causes explosions in Dniprovskiy and damage to infrastructure in Kiev
Before the air raid sirens activated on Saturday morning, a series of explosions were heard in Kyiv, reported Associated Press.…
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Astronomers discover the most distant star in the Milky Way galaxy
Astronomy is expanding far and beyond Earth’s orbit as science advances, and researchers have now discovered the Milky Way galaxy’s…
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The UAE, a major OPEC oil exporter, to be the second Arab state to host the climate conference after Egypt in 2022
The announcement by the United Arab Emirates on Thursday that the head of the state-owned oil giant Abu Dhabi National…
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Chinese nationals seek new homes in Southeast Asia as China dismantles most of its zero-Covid curbs
Many Chinese people are looking for new homes in Southeast Asia as China has removed the most of its zero-Covid…
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UK denounces Iran’s ‘barbaric’ act of executing British-Iranian national
A British-Iranian man who had previously served as Iran’s deputy defence minister was executed on Saturday, according to Iran’s judiciary,…
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The audio streaming app Spotify down for thousands of users, says an outage tracking website
An outage monitoring website reported that hundreds of customers were unable to access the Spotify, audio streaming app. Over 38,000…
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Singapore train automatically shades windows near housing complexes, impressing netizens
A Singapore train has been automated to shade the windows when it crosses residential blocks as part of yet another…
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Iranian chess referee quarrels with governing body over support for women
Iranian chess referee Shohreh Bayat claims that she was expelled from a commission after making a gesture of support for…
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New York judge fines former US President Donald Trump’s company Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud
After being found guilty of 15 years of conspiring to deceive tax authorities, a New York judge fined former US…
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Tehran-Riyadh ties to take place seven years after it was cut off over Riyadh’s execution of a Shiite cleric
The restoration of Tehran-Riyadh relations may very well occur seven years after Iran severed diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia over…
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A Greek court dismisses allegations against aid workers.
A defence attorney and local media reported that a Greek court on Friday dismissed espionage charges against a group of…
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Gas pipeline between Lithuania and Latvia explodes, no sign of an attack
There was no immediate indication of an attack when a gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia exploded on Friday, according…
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Studies show that the death rate from cancer decreased from 2019 to 2020 by 1.5 per cent in the US
The US cancer death rate has dropped by a remarkable 30% over the previous three decades (about 1991-2023). A study…
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Chinese turn to Hong Kong and Macao for mRNA vaccinations as COVID-19 outbreaks spread throughout the country
As COVID-19 infections grow across the nation, Chinese mainlanders are swarming to Hong Kong and Macao to get messenger RNA…
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Tesla launches price war with its rivals as it announces to cut the price of its best-selling electric vehicle models
When Tesla stated on Friday (January 13) that it would lower the price of its top-selling electric vehicle (EV) models,…
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In the Czech presidential election, an ex-prime minister and former NATO general are leading.
The Czech Republic held presidential elections on Friday and Saturday, with a combative former prime minister and a retired general…
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Southern United States lashed by severe storms and dozens of destructive tornadoes killing at least seven people
At least seven people were killed on Thursday when the Southern United States was battered by powerful storms and dozens…
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South Africa’s Indian-origin freedom fighter and winner of National Orders Frene Noshir Ginwala dies at the age of 90
Frene Noshir Ginwala, an Indian-born liberation fighter and recipient of national orders, has passed away at the age of 90.…
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China acquires ‘golden shares’ in Alibaba and Tencent in an attempt to strengthen control over online content
China has purchased ‘golden shares’ in tech companies Alibaba and Tencent in an effort to broaden its efforts to tighten…
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900 million Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China’s ongoing crisis
According to a Peking University study, up to 900 million (90 crore) Chinese citizens have contracted Covid during China’s ongoing…
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Swedish inflation soars in December, putting the Riksbank under pressure
Swedish consumer prices rose more than expected in December, reaching double digits and a new 30-year high, putting pressure on…
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To reopen the dialogue on law enforcement, US sending delegation to Cuba.
The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that the Biden administration intends to send a delegation to Havana this month…
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Tornadoes and thunderstorm kill at least six people in central Alabama.
According to local officials, at least six people were killed in central Alabama on Thursday as thunderstorms and at least…
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Following a string of hiring scandals, Portugal has approved a new vetting system.
After a string of hiring scandals rocked the ruling Socialists, Portugal’s government announced on Thursday that future officials would now…
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Firefighters who battled the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 develops rare forms of cancer
An investigation by The Mirror has revealed that several firefighters who battled the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017,…
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Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukrainian troops were holding out against pro-Russia forces in Soledar
Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, declared on Thursday, January 12, that Ukrainian troops were resisting pro-Russian rebels in the…
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Man kills one police officer and injures two others in Budapest
A man with a knife injured three police officers in Budapest late Thursday, one of whom died in hospital, police…
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Natural disasters weigh on the Australian economy in 2023, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Natural catastrophes, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, would be one of the main threats affecting the Australian economy in 2023.…
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Ethics group calls for tougher money-laundering laws in Switzerland
As the nation continues to be lenient toward corporate financial corruption, Swiss prosecutors should more aggressively enforce laws against money-laundering,…
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The South Korean Police blames negligence and planning failures for the Halloween Stampede in Seoul
The Halloween Stampede, which occurred on October 29, 2017, in the Seoul neighbourhood of Itaewon and resulted in 159 fatalities,…
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Kazakhstan revokes law thereby further diminishing veteran leader Nursultan Nazarbayev and his family’s influence
Nursultan Nazarbayev and his family’s power in Kazakhstan was further diminished by a legislation revocation on Friday (January 13). From…
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Justin Roiland, co-creator of ‘Rick and Morty’ faces charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident from 2020
Variety stated that Justin Roiland, best known for co-creating the well-liked Adult Swim adult animated science-fiction comedy series Rick and…
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Vodafone to make its biggest round of job cuts in five years as it seeks to cut costs and revive its performance
Vodafone is preparing to make its largest round of job cuts in five years as the British telecom firm strives…
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Russia claims Belarus may join the conflict in Ukraine if invaded
According to a representative of the Russian foreign ministry, Belarus may join the conflict in Ukraine if Kiev chooses to…
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