International
- Dec- 2022 -20 December
Custom authorities in Belgium seize 10 tonnes of cocaine worth more than €750 million ahead of the holiday season
Customs officials in Belgium have intercepted 10 tonnes of cocaine on Antwerp, worth more than €750 million ($795 million). Authorities…
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Agents disguised as Santa and his little helpers undertake an unusual drug bust in Peru
A group of heroin dealers received a Christmas surprise when Santa Claus and a group of elves paid them a…
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Continuous Chinese provocation; India increases border security!
In light of China’s ongoing provocations across the border, New Delhi has decided to bring in more helicopters in order…
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5G services launches in Kerala today; Jio will roll out 5G in ‘selected service centers’!
Kochi: Starting today, 5G service will be available throughout the state. It will be accessible beginning on Tuesday in the…
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60% of people are at risk of getting covid, millions may die: Report
China is seeing a sharp increase of coronavirus infections following the relaxation of Covid-19 limits. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and…
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Animatronic model used in Steven Spielberg’s ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ auctioned for whopping $2.5 million
At the most recent Julien’s Auctions and TCM Presents: Icons and Idols Hollywood auction, the original animatronic model used in…
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Actress Amber Heard has finally settled her defamation case against her ex-husband Johnny Depp
Actress Amber Heard and actor Johnny Depp have reached a settlement in their defamation lawsuit, putting an end to one…
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CDC reveals that deadly pathogenic agents, zoonotic bacteria and viruses entered the country with imported monkeys
The government and other authorities in the United States have been encouraged by experts to increase funding for lab monkey…
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‘Freak wave’ strikes a packed beach in South Africa’s Durban coastal city killing 3, injures over a dozen
In South Africa’s coastal city of Durban, a devastating ‘freak wave’ smashed a crowded beach, leaving at least three people…
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Prestigious film festival Cannes condemns the arrest of Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti
The arrest of Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti has been denounced by prestigious film festival Cannes. The 38-year-old performer was detained…
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Tainted producer Harvey Weinstein convicted on three counts of sexual assault that took place in and around Hollywood
Tainted producer Harvey Weinstein was on Monday convicted on three counts of sexual assault that took place in and around…
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UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to authorise Ofcom, the broadcasting watchdog of the country, to regulate Netflix
According to a report in The Telegraph, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom will give the Office of…
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Gunman who killed five in Ontario identified as 73-year-old Francesco Villi
Francesco Villi, 73, was the gunman who opened fire and killed five people in a condo complex in a suburban…
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China reports its first Covid deaths in weeks following the relaxation of pandemic-related curbs
Following the easing of pandemic-related limits, China reported its first Covid-related deaths in weeks as growing cases continue to put…
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‘Defamation Case’ Between Johnny Depp & Amber Heard has been settled!
In Johnny Depp’s defamation action against ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, a decision was made six months ago. In a 2018 op-ed…
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‘Crime Against Humanity’; PM apologizes for 250 years of slavery!
On Monday, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte issued a formal apology for the country’s role in slavery over 250 years,…
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The reason Lionel Messi wore Qatari ‘bisht’ before lifting the World Cup trophy!
Lionel Messi earned his first FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday as Argentina overcame France in the top match, further…
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‘I truly couldn’t have asked for more..’: Says Deepika Padukone after unveiling FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone on Monday said she is grateful to have unveiled the trophy for the 2022…
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Australian Open 2023: 7 time champion Venus Williams awarded main-draw wild-card entry
Melbourne: Seven-time major champion and former No.1 Venus Williams has been awarded a main-draw wildcard for the 2023 Australian…
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Elon Musk ‘stepping down’ as Twitter’s head as Poll Concludes: Details
On Monday, Elon Musk asked Twitter users to cast their votes on whether he should remain the microblogging site’s CEO…
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English spinner Rehan Ahmed scripts history; Becomes youngest bowler to take five-wicket haul on Test debut
Karachi: England’s debutant leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed completed a five-wicket haul on Test debut in Karachi in the third and…
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Decoding doctors’ ‘bad’ handwriting is now possible with Google’s new tool!
On Monday, Google announced a slew of new features and initiatives, including its attempts to digitise doctor’s prescriptions and expand…
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Italian defence minister calls for parity in UK-Japan fighter collaboration
As negotiations to establish the responsibilities of each nation in the ambitious project move forward, Rome’s defence minister told Reuters…
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Australia’s housing problem gets worse
In the previous year, Belinda submitted more than 100 rental housing applications but was consistently turned down. The 39-year-old…
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Qatar’s Migrant Workers Fear ‘Life After World Cup’; Report
Along with a large number of other South Asian employees, Rasheed sang and danced in celebration of Argentina’s World Cup…
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America leaves room for diplomacy to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue
The United States has attempted to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for almost two years, but has been unsuccessful…
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Shooting kills six people including suspect in Vaughan, Canada
According to the York Regional Police department, a shooting at a condo in Vaughan, Canada, just north of Toronto, left…
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NYT faces backlash for crossword resembling Nazi symbol on first day of Hanukkah
The New York Times’ crossword puzzle, which was released on Sunday (December 18), drew a lot of criticism because it…
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‘Kamikaze’ Russian drones strike Kiev as Putin travels to Belarus
As Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Belarus, Moscow launched a ‘kamikaze’ drone attack on Monday, hitting crucial infrastructure in…
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Scientists discover a way to stop fogging up of our glasses once and for all
Glasses are weird, you pay to see stuff other people can see for free. They’re also annoying as the pandemic…
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UK’s Sunak to attend Baltic conference and meet with British troops in Estonia
After attending the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in the Latvian capital of Riga on Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi…
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UK court to decide whether deportation flights to Rwanda can resume
The legality of the British government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will be decided by judges at London’s…
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Dutch government to issue an apology for the role they played in 250 years of slavery
The Dutch government has agreed to apologize for its involvement in 250 years of slavery, in what is being perceived…
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After years of unrest, youth in Spain see increases in employment
Since the start of the global financial crisis, Spain’s rates of youth unemployment and underemployment have been among the highest…
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Facing backlash from several quarters, the Canadian government decides to delay expanding euthanasia
The Canadian government has chosen to postpone opening up euthanasia or medically assisted dying facilities to those with mental illness…
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