International
- Dec- 2022 -15 December
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Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand Test captain and has been replaced by Tim Southee, the country’s…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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Brazilian Cerrado savanna deforestation reaches seven-year high
According to government data released on Wednesday, deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado savanna reached a seven-year high, destroying an essential habitat…
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EU is firmly on Ukraine’s side, says Germany’s Scholz
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, told the German parliament that Hungary was not alone in Hungary’s support for Ukraine,…
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Capsized migrant boat off English coast leaves four people dead
Four people were killed when a boat carrying migrants from France that was headed for British shores sank early on…
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‘Real world has changed dramatically..’: Jaishankar asserts need for reforms in UN
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday stressed the need for reforms in the United Nations while…
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FINA World Swimming Championships 2022: India’s Chahat Arora sets national record in 100m breaststroke
Melbourne : Indian swimmer Chahat Arora set a national record in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the FINA World…
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‘Flu outbreak hits the Kremlin’: Putin might isolate himself in a bunker!
As a flu outbreak has affected Kremlin personnel, Russian President Vladimir Putin will probably retreat to a bunker, according to…
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United States is destroying the global commercial system, says China at the WTO
On Wednesday, China charged that Washington was using subsidies to support domestic companies and that it was disregarding WTO regulations.…
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New Year celebrations cancelled in Russia to fund the ‘newly-formed army’ in Ukraine!
Many Russian localities have said they won’t be holding New Year’s festivities this year in order to donate the proceeds…
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Amnesty denounces Spain and Morocco for the border disaster in Melilla
In a report based on eyewitness accounts, video footage, and satellite imagery, Amnesty International claimed that Moroccan and Spaish authorities…
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‘Building trade through language of impact’: Saudi Arabia brings Chinese into schools!
According to a contract inked by the two countries, the Saudi Ministry will shortly begin include Chinese language and literature…
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Here’s why Afghanistan is ‘on fire’; The Kabul blasts may be linked to Islamic State offshoots
As the Taliban strives to stabilise after the exit of US-led foreign forces, armed men opened fire inside a hotel…
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Although PM Modi wants to reduce India’s reliance on China, trade has increased drastically.
In the year leading up to March, India’s two-way commerce with China increased by a third, undermining Prime Minister Narendra…
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Minister: Maharashtra will have a gem and jewellery park worth Rs. 60,000 crore.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ announcement on Wednesday that, Maharashtra would boast one of the biggest gem and jewellery parks…
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Explosion in Kyiv: Drone attack suspected
Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, reported hearing explosions on Wednesday after what looks to have been…
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‘Harry & Meghan’, Netflix’s documentary series proves to be a huge success for Netflix
The Netflix documentary series ‘Harry & Meghan,’ which follows the romance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has been a…
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Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine is not on the agenda, says Kremlin
In light of the likelihood that conflict will continue throughout the winter, Russia said on Wednesday that it has not…
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The Barbados High Court strikes down colonial-era laws that criminalise gay sex
On Tuesday, the Barbados High Court overturned regulations from the colonial past that make gay sex illegal. The court determined…
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Japanese automobile manufacturing company Subaru recalls nearly 271,00 US Ascent sport vehicles due to high fire risk
Due to a potential fire risk, the Japanese automaker Subaru has recalled about 271,000 US Ascent sport cars with model…
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Study reveals that smart tech like Alexa and Siri helps users fight loneliness and makes the disabled more independent
Smart speakers are undoubtedly helpful. They make it easier for us to use technology, serve as home assistants, and it…
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