International
- Mar- 2024 -7 March
Study: Walking over 2,200 steps a day reduces risk of diseases and early death
While conventional wisdom has advocated for a daily step count of 10,000 as a benchmark for good health, a recent…
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French women’s gymnastics coach gets suspended amid allegations of abuse
The Paris Olympics are a mere five months away. Prior to this highly anticipated event, Dimitru Pop, the coach for…
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Study: Electric vehicles emit more particle pollution than petrol and diesel cars
With the increasing apprehensions surrounding climate change, there is a growing demand for transportation alternatives that are environmentally friendly. Electric…
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Study: Two litres of diet soda daily raises irregular heartbeat risk by 20 per cent
A recent investigation conducted in Shanghai indicated that consuming two liters of diet soda or similar artificially sweetened drinks daily…
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Thailand arrests six Indians at Bangkok airport allegedly trying to smuggle 87 wild animals
Customs authorities in Thailand apprehended six Indian nationals at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 87 wild animals,…
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Arsonists identifying as the Volcano Group causes Tesla’s German factory to lose power
The German factory of Tesla faced a significant setback when arsonists, identifying themselves as the Volcano Group, sabotaged a high-voltage…
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Apple encounters significant setback in China as its iPhone sales plummet by 24%
Apple faced a significant challenge in China as its iPhone sales dropped by 24 percent in the first six weeks…
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China stands firm on its ambitious plan to achieve a 5% GDP growth this year
China remains resolute in its ambitious goal of achieving a 5 percent GDP growth this year, with officials expressing confidence…
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NDRF collaborates with ITBP for deploying rescue teams along China border
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is teaming up with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to deploy rescue units along…
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Bangladesh Levels T20I Series with Victory Over Sri Lanka
Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto showcased a stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten half-century to guide his team to victory in…
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Gulf of Aden Cargo Vessel Attack: 13 Indian Crew Safe
Two days after responding to a drone strike on a Liberian-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian…
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Geoengineers innovate technologies to prevent the ‘doomsday glacier’ from melting
Geoengineers are developing technologies to decelerate glacier melting, aiming to avert the collapse of critical glaciers like the infamous “doomsday…
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Google announces its decision to reinstate Indian apps it had removed due to a billing dispute
In a surprising reversal, Google has announced its decision to restore Indian apps that it previously removed due to a…
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Report: Singapore approves Air India-Vistara merger with conditions
Singapore’s competition watchdog granted conditional approval on Tuesday for the merger between Air India, owned by Tata Group, and Vistara,…
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Freezing rain and unexpected snowfall hits remote areas of Pakistan
Freezing rain and unexpected snowfall struck remote areas of Pakistan over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least…
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Retail giant AlShaya Group holding the Starbucks franchise rights in West Asia to lay off more than 2,000 employees
AlShaya Group, the retail behemoth holding the franchise rights for Starbucks in Western Asia, is poised to terminate over 2,000…
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Implementation of AI in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company results in an additional value of $500 million in 2023
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) declared on Tuesday that its utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology led to an…
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China’s Premier Li Qiang announces an ambitious growth target of around 5% during the annual parliamentary session
China’s Premier Li Qiang has unveiled an ambitious growth target of approximately 5 per cent during the annual parliamentary session,…
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Germany: 62-year-old man gets COVID-19 vaccine more than 200 times
In a peculiar instance from Germany, a 62-year-old individual underwent vaccination against COVID-19 more than 200 times, yet remarkably, he…
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli reports a surge in annual profit
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli revealed a notable increase in its annual profit on Tuesday, crediting the surge to…
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Ukraine’s first lady Olena declines US First Lady Jill Biden’s invitation to attend State of the Union address
Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, has turned down an invitation from US First Lady Jill Biden to attend Thursday’s (March…
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Pakistan’s newly appointed PM directs authorities to expedite negotiations with the IMF
Pakistan’s recently appointed Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has instructed authorities to accelerate negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as…
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Russia witness a surge in oil and gas revenue in February
Russia experienced a notable increase in oil and gas revenue in February, surpassing $10 billion, marking a rise of more…
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Australia’s economy faces sluggish growth in the December quarter
Australia’s economy experienced sluggish growth in the December quarter, marked by a decline in household incomes and stagnating consumer spending,…
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Tesco, the largest retailer in Britain announces a substantial increase in hourly pay for its store workers
Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, has disclosed a significant increase in the hourly wages of its store workers, reflecting the upward…
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Chinese automakers are making significant strides in the Australian electric vehicle market
Chinese automakers, spearheaded by BYD, are making notable advancements in the Australian electric vehicle (EV) market, leveraging advantageous conditions such…
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Discovery of this instrument turns out to be an age-old record of cross-cultural scientific collaboration
An unforeseen finding of a medieval astronomical tool has unveiled an ancient testament to cross-cultural scientific cooperation. The brass astrolabe,…
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SpaceX Dragon ‘Endeavour’ docks successfully; Astronauts begin 6-month mission aboard ISS
A team consisting of three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on…
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WHO introduces universal newborn screening guidance in Southeast Asia Region
WHO introduces guidance for universal newborn screening in Southeast Asia Region to detect hearing impairment, eye abnormalities, and neonatal jaundice…
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Seoul: North Korean hackers break into South Korean chip equipment firms
According to South Korea’s intelligence agency, North Korean hackers allegedly infiltrated the systems of South Korean chip equipment manufacturers. The…
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Tesla owner Elon Musk has again lost the title of the richest person in the world
After a span of over nine months, Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, has once again relinquished his position as…
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China to increase its defence spending by 7.2 per cent in 2024
China has announced plans to increase its defense spending by 7.2 percent in 2024, signaling a tougher stance toward Taiwan.…
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Donald Trump sparks controversy comparing migrants to the character ‘Hannibal Lecter’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, renowned for his anti-immigration stance, has once again ignited controversy. On Monday (March 4), the…
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Report: Tesla shares plunge over 7% as China sales decline
Tesla’s stock plummeted by more than 7 percent on Monday, triggered by reports of dwindling sales in China for February.…
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s wealth-management business issues warning against investing in China
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s wealth-management business’s Chief Investment Officer, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, has issued a clear cautionary note against investing in…
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