International
- Dec- 2022 -16 December
Over a hundred stolen Benin bronzes to be sent back to Nigeria by the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge will return more than a hundred stolen Benin bronzes to Nigeria. The artefacts were taken during…
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Former CEO of now collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Sam Bankman-Fried makes another application for bail
After his initial request for bail was denied by a magistrate, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency…
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US COVID cases surge, Philadelphia schools to mandate masks
Following the Christmas break, Philadelphia public school kids will be required to cover their faces at school for 10 days,…
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Private arm of World Bank launches $2 billion package to help Ukrainian private sector prepare for reconstruction
The World Bank’s private sector division announced on Thursday, December 15, that it had begun a USD 2 billion support…
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US Senate passes defence measure with record funding of $858 billion
With strong bipartisan support, the U.S. Senate approved a record $858 billion defence budget on Thursday, authorising $45 billion more…
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North Korea tests ‘high-thrust solid-fuel motor’ as the country seeks to develop a new strategic weapon
State media stated on Friday that North Korea had conducted a test of a ‘high-thrust solid-fuel motor’ as the isolated…
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes his first trip to Northern Ireland since taking office
Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister, visited Northern Ireland for the first time on Thursday, December 15, after entering office.…
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Baykar of Turkey introduces new jet-powered drone designed for air-to-air combat.
The first unmanned aerial combat vehicle (UCAV) propelled by a jet conducted its inaugural flight on Wednesday, according to Turkish…
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Damien Duff: Kylian Mbappe cannot lace Lionel Messi’s boots
Damien Duff, a former winger for Chelsea, praised Lionel Messi as the greatest player to ever live and claimed that…
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Experts warn that the worst is yet to come in the 2023 recession.
To curb demand and rein in inflation, central banks around the world have begun to raise interest rates dramatically. The…
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Myanmar’s junta and Afghan Taliban government currently barred from entering the United Nations
According to a U.N. credentials committee report, the issue of whether the Myanmar junta and the Afghan Taliban government can…
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As a Christmas truce is ruled out, Russia-controlled Ukraine is experiencing heavy shelling.
According to Moscow-controlled officials, Ukrainian forces launched their most intense shelling campaign in years on Thursday in the country’s Russian-controlled…
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Acclaimed Off-Broadway musical ‘Titanique’ celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘Titanic’ with special performance
On Tuesday, a special performance of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical ‘Titanique’ was held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of James…
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Thai king’s eldest daughter hospitalised for a heart condition, says palace
The royal court in Thailand said on Thursday that the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who was hospitalised…
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US automaker General Motors is recalling almost 825,000 trucks and SUVs over headlight issues in North America
The largest carmaker in the US, General Motors, announced on Wednesday that it is recalling over 825,000 trucks and SUVs…
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Australian blames Microsoft and Apple for not taking appropriate measures to regulate child exploitation content
Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc. were cited by the Australian regulator e-Safety Commissioner for failing to take the necessary steps…
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Empty streets and deserted shopping centers becomes new normal as Beijing city witnessed a sudden surge in Covid cases
Beijing has seen a sudden and huge increase in its daily coronavirus numbers as China transitions to living with Covid…
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Following a contentious falling out with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo trains at a Real Madrid facility.
Real Madrid revealed on Wednesday that free agent Cristiano Ronaldo has been training there while visiting the Spanish capital despite…
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English novelist George Orwell’s dystopian novel ‘1984’ tops electronic bestsellers in Russia
The dystopian novel ‘1984’ by English author George Orwell has topped electronic bestseller lists in Russia. In order to sustain…
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New Zealand’s new regulations prohibit the sale of tobacco to future generations
As part of a set of new anti-smoking legislation that passed parliament on Tuesday and are among the strictest in…
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India’s Ganges rejuvenation project recognised as one among world’s 10 most ‘ground-breaking’ conservatio…
According to a report presented at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) this week, India’s Ganges rejuvenation project is among the…
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EU corruption scandal: Belgium’s federal prosecutor releases pictures of cash found during a series of police raids
Since a few days ago, the European Union corruption scandal involving Qatar has been in the news. Tuesday saw the…
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Headlight issue; General Motors recalls 825,000 trucks and SUVs
On Wednesday, General Motors said that it was recalling 825,000 trucks and SUVs in North America due to a potential…
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Kane Williamson drops out; Tim Southee takes over as New Zealand Test captain
Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand Test captain and has been replaced by Tim Southee, the country’s…
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Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk sells 22 million shares worth $3.6 billion
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, sold 22 million shares worth $3.6 billion on Wednesday, pushing his year-to-date valuation of…
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‘Twitter suspends bot that tracked the private jet of Elon Musk’; Report
According to a post from the account’s operator, Elon Musk’s private plane monitoring bot was suspended by Twitter on Wednesday,…
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Tokyo mandates solar panels for all new residences constructed after 2025
A new rule approved on Thursday by the local assembly of the Japanese capital of Tokyo mandates the installation of…
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Outbound travelers are restricted from carrying ‘foreign currency’; Details…
Islamabad; Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a $5,000 per-visit cap for all travellers who are 18 years of…
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India is the ‘biggest perpetrator of terrorism’; Pakistani minister
ISLAMABAD: Hina Rabbani Khar, Pakistan’s state minister for foreign affairs, referred to India as the ‘largest perpetrator of terrorism,’ claiming that…
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First-ever strike by British nurses starts as the salary issue intensifies
During one of the busiest periods of the year, National Health Service nurses in Britain will go on strike on…
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Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson earns more that 1 million pounds for giving paid speeches since leaving office
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already made more than 1 million pounds (USD 1.2 million) from making paid…
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Twitter suspends bot account operated by Jack Sweeney that was tracking Elon Musk’s private jet
According to a post from the account’s operator, Twitter on December 14 deactivated a bot account that was following Elon…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales releases their Christmas card and it’s everything that a family card should be
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their Christmas card and it’s everything that a family card should be…
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Castillo faces an 18-month prison sentence after Peru declares a state of emergency
Castillo faces an 18-month prison sentence after Peru declares a state of emergency. After a week of ferocious protests…
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UK announces that limits on liquids in carry-on luggage at airports will be significantly relaxed from June 24
The UK government stated on December 15 that airport carry-on liquid restrictions will be greatly loosened starting on June 24.…
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