International
- Jan- 2023 -14 January
China acquires ‘golden shares’ in Alibaba and Tencent in an attempt to strengthen control over online content
China has purchased ‘golden shares’ in tech companies Alibaba and Tencent in an effort to broaden its efforts to tighten…
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900 million Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China’s ongoing crisis
According to a Peking University study, up to 900 million (90 crore) Chinese citizens have contracted Covid during China’s ongoing…
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Swedish inflation soars in December, putting the Riksbank under pressure
Swedish consumer prices rose more than expected in December, reaching double digits and a new 30-year high, putting pressure on…
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To reopen the dialogue on law enforcement, US sending delegation to Cuba.
The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that the Biden administration intends to send a delegation to Havana this month…
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Tornadoes and thunderstorm kill at least six people in central Alabama.
According to local officials, at least six people were killed in central Alabama on Thursday as thunderstorms and at least…
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Following a string of hiring scandals, Portugal has approved a new vetting system.
After a string of hiring scandals rocked the ruling Socialists, Portugal’s government announced on Thursday that future officials would now…
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Firefighters who battled the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 develops rare forms of cancer
An investigation by The Mirror has revealed that several firefighters who battled the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017,…
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Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukrainian troops were holding out against pro-Russia forces in Soledar
Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, declared on Thursday, January 12, that Ukrainian troops were resisting pro-Russian rebels in the…
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Man kills one police officer and injures two others in Budapest
A man with a knife injured three police officers in Budapest late Thursday, one of whom died in hospital, police…
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Natural disasters weigh on the Australian economy in 2023, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Natural catastrophes, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, would be one of the main threats affecting the Australian economy in 2023.…
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Ethics group calls for tougher money-laundering laws in Switzerland
As the nation continues to be lenient toward corporate financial corruption, Swiss prosecutors should more aggressively enforce laws against money-laundering,…
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The South Korean Police blames negligence and planning failures for the Halloween Stampede in Seoul
The Halloween Stampede, which occurred on October 29, 2017, in the Seoul neighbourhood of Itaewon and resulted in 159 fatalities,…
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Kazakhstan revokes law thereby further diminishing veteran leader Nursultan Nazarbayev and his family’s influence
Nursultan Nazarbayev and his family’s power in Kazakhstan was further diminished by a legislation revocation on Friday (January 13). From…
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Justin Roiland, co-creator of ‘Rick and Morty’ faces charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident from 2020
Variety stated that Justin Roiland, best known for co-creating the well-liked Adult Swim adult animated science-fiction comedy series Rick and…
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Vodafone to make its biggest round of job cuts in five years as it seeks to cut costs and revive its performance
Vodafone is preparing to make its largest round of job cuts in five years as the British telecom firm strives…
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Russia claims Belarus may join the conflict in Ukraine if invaded
According to a representative of the Russian foreign ministry, Belarus may join the conflict in Ukraine if Kiev chooses to…
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Popular TikTok user renowned for posting videos of himself tasting odd meals and drinks passes away
The well-known TikTok user Waffler69, who was known for sharing videos of himself sampling unusual foods and drinks, has passed…
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Major indigenous group in Ecuador threatens anti-mining demonstrations
The largest indigenous group in Ecuador announced on Thursday that it was getting ready to stage protests in mining regions…
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Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley passes away at age 54
Lisa Marie Presley, a singer and the lone child of Elvis Presley, the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ passed away…
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Sweden rejects four Turkish extradition requests
The Swedish government will not extradite four people sought by Turkey, which claims they are linked to a U.S.-based cleric…
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‘Zero tolerance for misbehaviour,’ Pakistan declares as it investigates charges made by an Indian woman.
On Thursday, Pakistan announced that it was investigating into the allegations made by a female visitor that senior employees of…
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Iranian media reports British-Iranian facing death penalty had ties to the murder of a scientist
Iranian state media released a video on Thursday that purportedly showed British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari, who is on death row…
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US President Joe Biden’s lawyer says that the classified documents found at his home were ‘inadvertently misplaced’
US Vice President Joe Biden’s attorney claimed on Thursday that the secret documents discovered at his residence were ‘inadvertently misplaced’…
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Brazil president Lula da Silva hints that the storming of the capital Brasilia could have been an inside job
The followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the capital city of Brasilia on Sunday, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…
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Indian automaker start-up Vayve Mobility unveils prototype of the country’s first solar-powered electric vehicle
Indian automaker start-up Vayve Mobility on Wednesday (January 11) unveiled a prototype of what it called the country’s first solar-powered electric…
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Apple and Meta fail to get a mention in the 100 Best Places to Work in 2023, listed by Glassdoor
The two largest technology companies, Apple and Meta, which are renowned for providing the greatest benefits and work environments for…
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1.4 million copies of Prince Harry’s memoir sold in just 24 hours after its release breaking the record of Obamas
Spare, Prince Harry’s autobiography, is flying off the shelves. In barely 24 hours after its release, the contentious memoir sold…
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France levies a fine of $5.4 million on TikTok citing shortcomings related to the handling of ‘cookies’
France fined the Chinese short-video app TikTok $5.4 million on Thursday, citing issues with the processing of ‘cookies’ as the…
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Residents of China receives warning against visiting elders during Lunar New Year as the Covid-19 cases increase
The Covid-19 virus is still spreading quickly through numerous cities and rural areas in China, therefore locals have been advised…
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Ukrainian soldier successfully operated upon to remove an unexploded grenade from his chest
When it came time to explain the significance of a rare, successful surgery conducted on a Ukrainian soldier, the adverb…
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‘Take a bow, India’: 1100+ Indian peacekeepers awarded UN medals for vital service in South Sudan
Malakal: Over 1,000 Indian peacekeepers, including five female Army personnel, have been honoured with UN medals for their vital…
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Embattled crypto trader and co-founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried says he did not ‘steal’ the funds
Sam Bankman-Fried, a troubled cryptocurrency trader and co-founder of FTX, laid out his side of the story on Thursday in…
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Starbucks attempts to end the remote work-from-home option
Starbucks is aiming to eliminate the remote work-from-home option, joining a long list of multinational giants that require their employees…
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After the winter storm, EIA data show a surprise increase in U.S. crude stock.
According to the Energy Information Administration, U.S. crude stocks unexpectedly increased last week as a result of refiners’ slow recovery…
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Pakistani cargo with radioactive Uranium seized at UK airport; Sparks fears of dirty bombs!
A cargo shipment from Pakistan that included several kilos of uranium that might possibly be used to make a dirty…
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