International
- Aug- 2022 -14 August
Ukraine wants to expand its shipping safe passage agreement beyond grain
Three grain ships left Ukrainian ports on Friday, while the first inbound cargo vessel since Russia’s invasion was scheduled to…
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Afghan girls defy Taliban, take huge risks to continue studying; Report
The older girls in Afghanistan’s schools are accustomed to the process when inspectors arrive at the school gate, which occurs…
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Johnson & Johnson to stop global sales of talc-based infant powder
Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday that it will stop selling talc-based baby powder internationally in 2023, more than two…
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The ‘monster’ wildfire in France contained, the highway now open.
A ‘monster’ fire in southwest France has been contained, allowing authorities to reopen a section of highway to traffic ahead…
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First country to offer free access to period products; Read on…
Scotland will become the world’s first country to provide free and universal access to period products on Monday. Local authorities…
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Cheetahs are set to return to India after 7 decades; Read on…
India’s environment ministry says that preparations have been made at India’s Kuno National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh…
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JK Rowling receives death threat after tweet on Salman Rushdie
A death threat was sent to author J.K. Rowling after she condemned the attack on Salman Rushdie in a tweet.…
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VLC Media Player website and download link blocked in India
India has outlawed VLC, one of the most widely used multi-media players and streaming media servers. According to reports, the…
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Following fatal cartel clash, Mexican troops sent to the border city.
Following a prison brawl between members of two rival cartels that resulted in a riot and shootouts that left 11…
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Two more ships left Ukraine, says Turkey’s defence ministry.
Saturday saw the departure of two more ships from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, bringing the total number of ships leaving…
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Biden wins in US House with a fairly large bill on drug prices and climate change.
A $430 billion bill that is regarded as the largest climate package in American history was approved by the Democratic-led…
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World’s Shortest Flight reaches destination in just over a minute for Rs 1,645!
The world’s shortest flight travels to its destinations in 1 minute and 14 seconds. Noel Philips, a travel blogger, documented…
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A winter without Russian gas leads to drastic measures in Europe!
If Russia cuts off gas to Europe, Switzerland is preparing to warm up the old-fashioned way. That is why, according…
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Official results indicate opposition leader Odinga leading in Kenya’s presidential election.
Official election results showed on Saturday that veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga had won Kenya’s presidential race, placing Deputy President…
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The ‘Satanic Verses’ controversy; Life in hiding & beyond for Salman Rushdie
Rushdie was born in Mumbai and attended the English boarding school Rugby before studying history at Cambridge University. Salman Rushdie,…
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Russia, Ukraine trade accusations over the shelling of nuclear plant.
On Friday, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations about the other risking a catastrophe by shelling a Russian-held nuclear power plant…
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Drought causes UK stores to restrict bottled water sales!
Bottled water is flying off the shelves in major UK supermarkets, as people panic buys in the face of the…
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Sri Lanka’s spy ship docks despite India’s concerns; Report
The Sri Lankan government granted permission on Saturday for a controversial Chinese research vessel to visit the island, despite neighbouring…
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Russia asserts complete control of Pisky village in Ukraine’s Donetsk area
Russian forces have taken complete control of Pisky, a village on the fringes of Ukraine’s Donetsk province, Interfax reported on…
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Drought in England, wildfires in France as heatwave in Europe continues
On Friday, firefighters from around Europe rushed to France’s aid to combat a large wildfire, while fires raged in Portugal…
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Forced conversion of Hindu girls to Islam in Pakistan; Ex-PM Imran Khan
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has admitted that non-Muslims are forced to convert to Islam in the country. In…
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Oil falls 2% on predictions that US Gulf supply issue will be alleviated
On Friday, oil prices fell nearly 2% on anticipation that supply interruptions in the United States’ Gulf of Mexico would…
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‘Raid on Trump’s house’; ‘Top secret’ documents ‘connected to nuclear weapons’ seized
According to documents made public Friday, FBI agents discovered ‘top secret’ papers during their search of former President Donald Trump’s…
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Montenegro mass shooting leaves 11 dead, state prosecutor reports
After an initial assessment of the crime scene, a state prosecutor told Vijesti TV that 11 persons, including two children…
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Voice box evolution helps humans speak, study reveals!
A new study has revealed how a series of evolutionary changes in the voice box resulted in humans gaining the…
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Kim Jong Un declares ‘victory over Covid’: North Korea lifts mask mandate
Seoul: North Korea has lifted a mask mandate and eased other virus restrictions, state media said Saturday, days after…
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New York attack: Salman Rushdie on ventilator, could lose an eye
New York: Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born novelist who had to spent years in hiding after Iran urged Muslims to…
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As import costs decline and consumer confidence rises, outlook for U.S. inflation improves
With the aid of a strong dollar, lower fuel and non-fuel prices, and a drop in import prices in July…
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As heatwave continues, drought in England and fires in France.
On Friday, firefighters from across Europe rushed to France’s aid to fight a massive wildfire, while fires raged in Portugal…
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Thousands of volunteers offered to fight in Ukraine; Russian media reports
According to the New York Post, Russian state media revealed that North Korea has offered to send over 100,000 volunteers…
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Iranian tanker filling oil seized by US in Greece
After Greek officials cleared the discharge of the cargo, people familiar with the situation said on Friday that an Iranian-flagged…
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Airline launches ‘zero-cancellation fee & zero-wait time taxi services’; Check the cities here…
SpiceJet taxi service: SpiceJet announced on Friday the launch of a taxi service for its passengers at 28 major airports,…
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Egypt introduces electricity ration for boosting gas exports
According to a statement released on Thursday, Egypt’s cabinet has approved a proposal to ration electricity in order to conserve…
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‘Misleading’ Australians about collecting location data; Google agrees to pay $42.7 million!
Google has agreed to pay $42.7 million (A$60 million) in fines after a protracted legal battle with Australia’s competition authority…
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‘Stop sharing Ukraine’s military tactics’; Zelensky calls it ‘frankly irresponsible’
On Thursday (August 11), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned government officials not to reveal details about military tactics used against…
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