International
- Aug- 2022 -15 August
As small boats continue to arrive, the UK goes on with its Rwanda migrant scheme.
Aladeen, who is being held in a detention centre in southern England, claims he risked his life by travelling…
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Moderate earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes
Manila: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Mindanao region of Philippines. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre…
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Poland claims Oder tests have not revealed toxicity as the source of fish die-off
Poison cannot be ruled out as the reason of a major fish die-off in the Oder River, but studies have…
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Iran blames the attack on Rushdie and his supporters
According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, only Salman Rushdie and his fans are to blame for the novelist’s attack on Friday.…
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‘Passengers should check flight status as flights are canceled or delayed’; Airlines issues an advisory
Passengers flying from Dubai should check their flight status because some flights are delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather…
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Oil prices have dropped roughly $1 per barrel as China data disappoints.
Weak Chinese economic statistics raised fears about demand in the world’s largest crude importer, but Saudi Aramco’s CEO suggested the…
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Wall Street resumes trading in Russian bonds after approval from the United States.
According to bank documents obtained by Reuters, many big Wall Street banks have begun offering to arrange deals in Russian…
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‘World-fearing Russian bomber goes to India’! Ex-Air Force Chief hints at possible Tu-160 acquisition
Former Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, made a passing reference to India’s plans to acquire a…
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Scotland’s police looking into threat made against JK Rowling following Rushdie tweet
Following JK Rowling’s tweet condemning the stabbing of Salman Rushdie, Scotland’s police said on Sunday that they are looking into…
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Egyptian church fire caused by electrical fault results in at least 41 fatalities.
According to Egyptian authorities, a fire at a Coptic Christian church in the Egyptian city of Giza on Sunday during…
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Increasing Chinese presence in Africa: why it matters?
The demand for Chinese security services in Africa has increased significantly since the 2013 launch of China’s Belt and Road…
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Accused of threatening a nuclear plant, Ukraine targets Russian soldiers
Russian soldiers who fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant or use it as a launching pad for their shots…
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Germany requests Brussels for VAT exemption on gas charge
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has written to the European Commission requesting permission to waive VAT on a new gas…
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Pets being given up by cash-strapped Britons as living costs rise
Harriet, a black English cocker spaniel standing on her hind legs to meet every prospective owner who approaches her glass-doored…
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Switzerland could join EU’s energy-saving campaign, says energy minister
Energy Minister Simonetta Sommaruga told the newspaper SonntagsBlick that Switzerland might avoid an energy shortfall by following a European Union…
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Ukrainian ship chartered by UN preparing to sail to Africa
According to a U.N. official, the United Nations-chartered ship MV Brave Commander will depart Ukraine for Africa in the coming…
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Ukraine wants to expand its shipping safe passage agreement beyond grain
Three grain ships left Ukrainian ports on Friday, while the first inbound cargo vessel since Russia’s invasion was scheduled to…
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Afghan girls defy Taliban, take huge risks to continue studying; Report
The older girls in Afghanistan’s schools are accustomed to the process when inspectors arrive at the school gate, which occurs…
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Johnson & Johnson to stop global sales of talc-based infant powder
Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday that it will stop selling talc-based baby powder internationally in 2023, more than two…
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The ‘monster’ wildfire in France contained, the highway now open.
A ‘monster’ fire in southwest France has been contained, allowing authorities to reopen a section of highway to traffic ahead…
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First country to offer free access to period products; Read on…
Scotland will become the world’s first country to provide free and universal access to period products on Monday. Local authorities…
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Cheetahs are set to return to India after 7 decades; Read on…
India’s environment ministry says that preparations have been made at India’s Kuno National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh…
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JK Rowling receives death threat after tweet on Salman Rushdie
A death threat was sent to author J.K. Rowling after she condemned the attack on Salman Rushdie in a tweet.…
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VLC Media Player website and download link blocked in India
India has outlawed VLC, one of the most widely used multi-media players and streaming media servers. According to reports, the…
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Following fatal cartel clash, Mexican troops sent to the border city.
Following a prison brawl between members of two rival cartels that resulted in a riot and shootouts that left 11…
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Two more ships left Ukraine, says Turkey’s defence ministry.
Saturday saw the departure of two more ships from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, bringing the total number of ships leaving…
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Biden wins in US House with a fairly large bill on drug prices and climate change.
A $430 billion bill that is regarded as the largest climate package in American history was approved by the Democratic-led…
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World’s Shortest Flight reaches destination in just over a minute for Rs 1,645!
The world’s shortest flight travels to its destinations in 1 minute and 14 seconds. Noel Philips, a travel blogger, documented…
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A winter without Russian gas leads to drastic measures in Europe!
If Russia cuts off gas to Europe, Switzerland is preparing to warm up the old-fashioned way. That is why, according…
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Official results indicate opposition leader Odinga leading in Kenya’s presidential election.
Official election results showed on Saturday that veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga had won Kenya’s presidential race, placing Deputy President…
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The ‘Satanic Verses’ controversy; Life in hiding & beyond for Salman Rushdie
Rushdie was born in Mumbai and attended the English boarding school Rugby before studying history at Cambridge University. Salman Rushdie,…
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Russia, Ukraine trade accusations over the shelling of nuclear plant.
On Friday, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations about the other risking a catastrophe by shelling a Russian-held nuclear power plant…
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Drought causes UK stores to restrict bottled water sales!
Bottled water is flying off the shelves in major UK supermarkets, as people panic buys in the face of the…
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Sri Lanka’s spy ship docks despite India’s concerns; Report
The Sri Lankan government granted permission on Saturday for a controversial Chinese research vessel to visit the island, despite neighbouring…
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Russia asserts complete control of Pisky village in Ukraine’s Donetsk area
Russian forces have taken complete control of Pisky, a village on the fringes of Ukraine’s Donetsk province, Interfax reported on…
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