International
- Apr- 2023 -13 April
‘Russia must feel the full price of its aggression..’: Zelensky appeals to IMF, World Bank
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to the heads of the IMF and World Bank on Wednesday…
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Ukraine allow Indian medical students to take exams from India
Over 20,000 Indian medical students who were studying in Ukraine prior to the outbreak of conflict with Russia on February…
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Indonesia
Jakarta: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 has struck the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)…
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Myanmar Military Junta’s airstrike: Death toll hikes to 133
Naypyidaw: At least 133 people were killed, including women and children in an airstrike by the military Junta on…
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New York eatery sells ‘world’s most expensive sandwich’ at $214 in recognition of National Grilled Cheese Day
Serendipity 3, a popular restaurant in New York City, is offering a custom-made grilled cheese sandwich in celebration of National…
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The United States for the first time, has designated xylazine, a drug, as an ’emerging threat’
The United States has identified the drug xylazine, commonly known as ‘tranq’, as an ’emerging threat’ for the first time.…
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hit the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia
The Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia were hit by a 4.9 magnitude earthquake, according to ANI news agency, citing the United…
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The World Bank announced a grant of $200 million for repairing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
The World Bank has announced a grant of $200 million to repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which has been damaged by…
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Japanese govt urges its residents in northern region to take shelter after N.Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile
On April 13, the Japanese government issued an urgent warning to the residents of the Hokkaido region to take shelter…
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After being termed ‘state-affiliated’, US Radio broadcaster NPR announces to quit from Twitter
San Francisco: US radio broadcaster NPR on Wednesday said it was quitting Twitter, in the first significant defection by…
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Prince Harry to attend Coronation of King Charles III without wife Meghan, children
London: Prince Harry will attend the Coronation next month of Britain’s King Charles but his wife, Meghan Markle, will…
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Popular South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul passes away at 26
Seoul: Actress Jung Chae-yul, best known for featuring in South Korean dramas, has died at the age of 26.…
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New spyware with capabilities similar to Pegasus deployed on journalists and political opposition figures
According to a report in The Guardian, a new spyware called ‘Reign’ has emerged with capabilities similar to those of…
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Egyptian women are being arrested on charges such as overlooking ‘public morals’ and ‘undermining family morals’
A TikTok influencer named Salma Elshimy was arrested at Cairo International Airport on April 3, 2023, as she was returning…
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Stone scoreboard believed to be 1,000 years old discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site
A 1,000-year-old stone scoreboard used in an ancient ritual ball game has been discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza…
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OpenAI to offer rewards of up to $20,000 to users who can spot and report the vulnerabilities present in its AI systems
On Tuesday, OpenAI, the creator of the popular chatbot ChatGPT, announced its Bug Bounty program, which will reward users up…
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China reports its first case of H3N8 bird flu death in the country in 2023
A 56-year-old woman in Guangdong province, China has died from H3N8 bird flu, becoming the first known human fatality from…
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U.S. judge denies Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ request to remain free on bail
A judge in the United States has rejected Elizabeth Holmes’ request to be granted bail while she appeals her conviction…
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Indian-origin executives found guilty of $1 billion in corporate fraud
A federal jury in the US found two Indian-origin executives of a Chicago-based start-up guilty of orchestrating a USD 1…
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President Zelenskyy writes to PM Modi requesting more humanitarian aid
Emine Dzhaparova, the first deputy foreign minister of Ukraine, has expressed to her Indian counterparts Kiev’s desire to forge a…
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Human brain works harder while playing against machines
A new study has revealed that the human brain is more alert while playing against machines than against other humans.…
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Hindus, Balochis, Christians getting tortured, assaulted; Life of minorities getting vulnerable in Pakistan: Report
Islamabad: Apart from Balochis and Hindus, incidents of targeted killings of Christians have also surfaced in Pakistan. The members…
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‘Very strong economy’: IMF division chief Daniel Leigh reposes faith on India’s growth trajectory
Washington: International Monetary Fund division chief Daniel Leigh on Tuesday reposed faith in the Indian economy and said that…
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Tupperware’s stock plunges by close to 50% following a grim warning that its future is looking fuzzy
Tupperware’s stock dropped by nearly 50% on April 10 following a regulatory filing that stated that the company has ‘substantial…
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Researchers discover Bible’s long-lost ‘hidden chapter’ nearly 1,500 years after it’s original composition
In a recent study published in the journal New Testament Studies, researchers have discovered a long-lost ‘hidden chapter’ of the…
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Strange-looking ‘mystery animal’ spotted by park authorities in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley
Officials at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in South Texas are puzzled by a mysterious animal that has been…
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Canada pledges fresh military support for war-torn Ukraine and imposes new sanctions on Russia
Canada has announced fresh military aid for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia, according to a report from Reuters on…
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Peace deal 25th anniversary: US President Biden arrives in Northern Ireland
Belfast: US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, starting a trip to commemorate the 25th anniversary…
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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be shortened by an hour, says ETS
The Education Testing Service (ETS) has announced that the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be shortened…
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One died, three injured in a shooting outside a funeral home in Washington DC
A shooting outside a funeral home on the 4000 block of Benning Road, NE in Washington DC resulted in one…
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Louisville bank shooting: 23-year-old who shot colleagues at his workplace had legally purchased the rifle
Louisville Police revealed on Tuesday (April 11) that the 23-year-old bank employee who killed five colleagues and injured nine others…
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FM Sitharaman meets US Treasury Secretary Yellen; Discuss strengthening India-US economic partnership
Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the sidelines of the…
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Ukraine Minister warns India against siding with Russia, calling it a wrong move in history
During an address at a leading think-tank on Tuesday, Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister, Emine Dzhaparova, stated that being with…
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Taliban to bar women from restaurants with gardens or green spaces in the Herat province of Afghanistan
Afghan women in the Herat province will be barred from entering restaurants with gardens or green spaces, following yet another…
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Germany will shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants
Germany will shut down its three remaining nuclear plants on Saturday, betting that despite the energy crisis caused by the…
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