International
- Jan- 2023 -12 January
Pakistan becomes the focus of suspicion after a suicide bombing in Kabul targets members of Chinese delegation
After a suicide explosion on January 11 that targeted members of the Chinese delegation in the centre of Taliban-run Kabul,…
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Disney to rework its pricing policy at the theme parks after loyal fans dubbed it a ‘money grab’ scheme
The goal of Disney CEO Bob Iger is to repair the harm done by his predecessor Bob Chapek. After devoted…
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Storage capacity of dams to reduce by 25% all around the world by 2050, UN research reports
According to a United Nations report released on Wednesday, nearly 50,000 large dams around the world could lose more than…
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Women put in more effort than men, says an anthropological study of the gender division of labour in various countries
According to the UN, women and girls account for half of the world’s population and, consequently, for half of its…
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California experiences record rainfall, with more storms on the way
The state of California, already battered by floods, gale-force winds, power outages, and the evacuation of entire towns, received more…
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US Supreme Court allows New York to enforce new gun control law aka Concealed Carry Improvement Act
The Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), passed by the state of New York in the wake of the US Supreme…
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Russian President Putin demotes Sergey Surovikin and announces a replacement in charge of the Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, demoted Sergey Surovikin and named a replacement less than three months after appointing him…
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Russia names top soldier Gerasimov to lead Ukraine campaign
In the most recent reorganisation of Moscow’s military hierarchy, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu named Chief of the General Staff…
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Airlines hope to resume normal operations on Thursday following the FAA outage disrupts US travel
The United States’ aviation industry was struggling to return to normalcy on Wednesday, following a nationwide ground stop imposed by…
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UK’s postal service hit by cyberattack following a severe disruption in its international letter and parcel services
Royal Mail, the UK’s postal service, reported on Wednesday that a cyberattack has severely disrupted its international letter and parcel…
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Jeff Beck, influential rock guitarist, passes away at the age of 78
Jeff Beck, the influential, genre-bending English guitarist who rose to fame with The Yardbirds before going solo, died on Wednesday…
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US and Brazil to join forces to investigate the storming of the capital Brasilia by supporters of former president
According to an exclusive report, US and Brazilian senators want to work together to examine into the former president Jair…
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CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 in Odisha’s Cuttack
Cuttack: In a breathtaking and scintillating extravaganza, the Hockey World Cup 2023 was inaugurated by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik…
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Major technical glitch in FAA’s system: All flights across US grounded
Washington: All flights across the US were grounded due to a technical glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)…
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Taliban: Girls’ education in Afghanistan is only being ‘postponed.’
The Taliban currently asserts that Afghan women and girls’ education has only been ‘postponed’ after forbidding female students from attending…
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US House to create a committee on China in a bid to counter Beijing’s growing international influence
The US House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to establish a select committee on China in an effort to check…
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World Bank: India’s economic growth will slacken to 6.9% in FY23.
World Bank assessment predicts, India’s GDP would expand by 6.9% in FY23, which is significantly less than the 8.7% growth…
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Nine-year-old girl finds a rare fossil of megalodon shark tooth at Maryland beach
On Christmas Day, a nine-year-old girl discovered a rare fossil at a Maryland beach that experts have dubbed a ‘once-in-a-lifetime…
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Iran’s most prominent women activist Sepideh Qolian describes the torture in Iran’s notorious Evin prison
The renowned Evin jail in Iran has been the site of torture and interrogations, according to Sepideh Qolian, one of…
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Amid the spread of Omicron subvariant, WHO officials urges all travellers to wear masks on long-haul flights
World Health Organization (WHO) representatives encouraged all nations to advise their citizens to wear masks on long-haul flights on Tuesday…
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Britain prepares ground for digital pound
According to Britain’s Financial Services Minister Andrew Griffith, a timely launch is less important than getting the design of a…
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Onions are more expensive than chicken, and even have to be smuggled!
You would assume that unlawful shipments of gold nuggets or silver coins are on customs agents’ radar when they are…
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Ukraine to receive massive weapons consignment from Pakistan; Report
Pakistan is prepared to provide another shipment of arms and ammunition to aid Ukraine in fighting the ongoing Russian invasion…
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Voyager recieves initial approval for the $1 billion Binance deal despite national security concerns
Voyager Digital, a bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, received preliminary court approval on Tuesday for a planned $1 billion sale of its…
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Sourav Ganguly, a former captain of India, spoke up on Jasprit Bumrah’s injury and said that the great pacer’s absence…
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Indians living abroad sent 100 billion USD in remittances in 2022, 12% increase from the previous year: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the contribution of non-resident Indians on Tuesday, stating that remittances given to the nation…
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Zombie drug causes havoc in the US as people use it to bulk up on illicit fentanyl
In the US, fentanyl overdose has already claimed numerous lives. However, a new drug has emerged in Philadelphia city as…
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Investigation launched into a package containing uranium found at London’s Heathrow Airport
A package containing uranium that was discovered at London’s Heathrow Airport last month is the subject of a recent investigation.…
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Man wielding a knife at the busy Gare du Nord station in Paris leaves several people injured
According to French officials, a guy brandishing a knife at the bustling Gare du Nord station in Paris on Wednesday…
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‘Music truly knows no boundaries..’: Rajamouli is ‘speechless’ after Naatu’s Golden globe win!
Washington: Director SS Rajamouli is on cloud nine as the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from his film ‘RRR’ won a…
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French news reports that China is putting pressure on Argentina to build a naval base in Tierra del Fuego province
In November of last year, the French news outlet Intelligence Online said that China was pressuring Argentina to build a…
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Canada imposes sanctions on four Sri Lankans including former presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and his brother
Four Sri Lankans, including former presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa, are the targets of Canadian sanctions. In…
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Soldiers will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccines; Read on…
Tuesday saw the official end of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement from the Pentagon, but a new directive from the secretary…
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Scientists investigate how ancient Roman concrete withstood the time test
The brilliant engineers and builders of ancient Rome produced an amazing variety of magnificent structures, some of which have practically…
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‘Forever close to heart’: See how Jr NTR, Ram Charan reacted to Naatu Naatu’s Golden Globe win
Washington: The year 2023 started on a great note for Indians as SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ registered a remarkable victory…
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