International
- Dec- 2022 -22 December
US couple imprisoned in Uganda gets new charges including death penalty
According to the state prosecutor, a U.S. couple who were arrested in Uganda on suspicion of torturing a 10-year-old boy…
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Jofra Archer of England will play against South Africa as he rejoins the ODI squad for the first time since March 2021.
England bowler Jofra Archer is finally set to rejoin the England cricket team after a 21-month injury hiatus that involved…
Read More » - 22 December
Despite a court decision, Nepal’s jail would not free ‘Bikini killer’ Charles Sobhraj
Even though the Supreme Court of Nepal ordered the release of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, jail officials there have refused…
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Sweden’s finance minister warns of recession that will last until 2024.
According to the country’s finance ministry, the Swedish economy will experience a deeper and longer-lasting recession than previously anticipated in…
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General Motors to recall 140,000 Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicles throughout the United States and Canada
General Motors, which has its global headquarters in Detroit, announced on Wednesday that it will recall 140,000 Chevy Bolt Electric…
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Vandals in Australia destroys an Aboriginal art belived to be 30,000 years old
Vandals in Australia destroyed an Aboriginal work of art thought to be 30,000 years old. The artwork in South Australia’s…
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International union body suspends the leader over ‘Qatargate’ connection
In connection with the criminal investigation into corruption that has shaken the European Parliament, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)…
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Transcript of PM Jacinda Arden calling Seymour ‘arrogant prick’ fetches USD 63,000 for charity
The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her political competitor had a heated exchange in which Arden referred to…
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Netanyahu of Israel claims to have reached an agreement to form a new government.
Netanyahu of Israel claims to have reached an agreement to form a new government. Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin…
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Most Gulf markets remain stable as oil prices rise
The majority of the Gulf’s major stock markets advanced in early trade on Thursday as oil prices extended advances for…
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Companies’ buyback rules are changed by SEBI
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has modified the guidelines in the SEBI Regulations 2018 regarding share buybacks…
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French authorities fined Microsoft 60 million euros for using advertising cookies.
The US tech giant Microsoft has been penalised 60 million euros ($64 million) by France’s privacy authorities for forcing advertising…
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Spain to vote on a transgender rights bill that allow anyone over the age of 16 to change the gender on their ID card
A ground-breaking transgender rights measure in Spain will be put to the vote by lawmakers today (December 22), allowing anyone…
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Environmentalists file lawsuit to stop oil and gas auction off the coast of Alaska
To prevent the auction of oil and gas drilling rights off the coast of Alaska that is slated to take…
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WTO rules US was flouting international trade rules by labelling imports from Hong Kong as those from China
By mislabeling imports from Hong Kong as coming from China, the United States was breaking international trade laws, the World…
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More of CEO Sundar Pichai’s pay is linked to performance, says Google-parent Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc., parent company of Google, announced today that it has approved a new equity award for Sundar Pichai, the…
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Putin intends to send female prisoners to Ukraine, a close acquaintance claims.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the paramilitary mercenary group Wagner Group and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
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India’s official entry ‘Chhello Show’, ‘All That Breathes’, song from ‘RRR’ enter Oscars 2023 shortlist
New Delhi: India’s official entry to the upcoming Oscars ‘Chhello Show’, acclaimed documentary feature ‘All That Breathes’, documentary short…
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Nippon Steel plans to invest in initiatives requiring less iron to produce green steel
Nippon Steel Corp., the largest steel producer in Japan, plans to participate in new raw material research projects to produce…
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First resolution by the UN Council in decades calls for an end to the violence in Myanmar
In order to call for an end to the violence and to urge the military junta to free all political…
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PM Modi will evaluate the situation today following a new Covid variant scare from China.
At a high-level meeting this afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will examine the situation on Covid-19 and related factors in…
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‘The Way of Water’ helps The Walt Disney Studios cross the $4 billion mark in 2022
The world takes notice when James Cameron releases a film. And with his most recent work, ‘Avatar The Way of…
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Biden urges continued support for Ukraine in 2023 alongside Zelenskiy
In order to encourage Americans and the rest of the world to continue supporting Kyiv in 2023, when congressional approval…
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3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 detected in India, same strain causing major surge in China
Omicron subvariant BF.7 has so far been found in three cases in India. The number of Covid cases in China…
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UN Security Council urges Myanmar’s military to release Aung San Suu Kyi who has been in prison for the past two years
The military junta in Myanmar was urged by the UN Security Council to free Aung San Suu Kyi, who has…
Read More » - 22 December
Hollywood actor Brendan Fraser to receive the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards
The Spotlight Award will be given to Hollywood actor Brendan Fraser at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. He will…
Read More » - 22 December
WHO says hospitals are filling up fast in the country as rapid cases of Covid are being detected in China
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed alarm over the rapid detection of Covid cases in China and noted that…
Read More » - 22 December
Ali, a Glasgow-based chef who is a self-proclaimed inventor of the chicken tikka masala dish, dies at the age of 77
The self-described creator of the chicken tikka masala dish, Glasgow-based chef Ali Ahmed Aslam, passed away at the age of…
Read More » - 22 December
A month after winning the elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forms a coalition government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ultimately put together a coalition government, a month after winning the elections, regarded as the…
Read More » - 21 December
Pak skipper Babar Azam likely to lose test captaincy, Head Coach Saqlain Mushtaq might step down: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq is likely step down following the team’s Test debacle against England at home,…
Read More » - 21 December
At least 100 Rohingya stranded in boat off Andaman coast, Over 16 dead: Report
Mumbai: At least 100 ethnic Rohingya are stranded in a boat off India’s Andaman Islands and as many as…
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India resumes e-visa processing for Canadian passport holders
New Delhi: India resumed E-visa processing for Canadian passport holders. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa announced this. Canadian passport-holders…
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Russian space agency to issue bonds to fund its satellite programme
According to the organisation, Russia’s space agency will borrow up to 50 billion roubles ($710 million) in 2023 to finance…
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In November, Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation dropped to 65%.
The statistics department reported on Wednesday that Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (LKNCPI=ECI) eased year-on-year to 65% in…
Read More » - 21 December
In November, Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation dropped to 65%.
The statistics department reported on Wednesday that Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (LKNCPI=ECI) eased year-on-year to 65% in…
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