International
- Feb- 2022 -21 February
Japan’s ‘snow monsters’ emerge again
Every winter, the Japanese mountain range of Mount Zao is adorned with a plethora of large and little snow-capped figurines…
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Mumbai Airport has formulated new biz plans; get details here:
Mumbai International Airport has recruited a group of banks to organise a sale of US dollar-denominated bonds to refinance existing…
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‘Swiss Secrets’: Massive data leak reveals dirty money trails at Switzerland-based bank
Switzerland-based Credit Suisse, a global investment bank and financial services provider, on Sunday (February 20) said that any allegations of…
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60 Indore students trapped in Ukraine, said MP’s Home minister
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Monday the government was concerned about students from the state who were…
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Astronauts to grow plants without soil in space: Reports
On Monday, the Cygnus spacecraft docked with the International Space Station, bringing new supplies, cargo, and experiments for astronauts in…
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‘The Suicide Squad’ director James Gunn gets engaged to actress Jennifer Holland
Filmmaker James Gunn and actress Jennifer Holland recently got engaged. The director took to his social media handle on Sunday…
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Three killed as fighter jet crashes near school
Tehran: Three people have been killed in a fighter jet crash in Tabriz, Iran. The dead include two pilots and…
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Moderate intensity earthquake hits New Zealand
Wellington: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Blenheim town in New Zealand on Monday.…
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US investigates Tesla cars for stopping on the road for ‘no apparent reason’!
U.S. auto safety regulators have launched another investigation into Tesla, this time tied to complaints about its cars suddenly braking…
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Chile’s indigenous languages disappear as last native speaker dies!
The last living speaker of an indigenous language from South America’s extreme south has passed away, marking the end of…
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Twitter suspends hundreds of fake Chinese accounts; Ignores human rights concerns
In a recent investigation into Chinese Olympic propaganda, the New York Times and ProPublica found hundreds of fake accounts and…
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India warns nations ‘not to accept’ Chinese aid!
S Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, is blaming China’s continued violation of agreements on not massing forces at the Line…
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Country to lift Covid restrictions from February 22
Dhaka: Bangladesh government has decided to lift the Covid-19 restrictions from February 22. The decision was taken after the improvement…
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‘Skills-based hiring is replacing degree-based hiring’! Read on to see why
The pandemic overturned some long-held beliefs while hastening others. After the pandemic, industry-oriented skills have become the new degree equivalent.…
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‘Ikea under fire’: Allegations that it is eating up Romanian forests
Activists are blasting furniture giant Ikea for its reported plans to buy up forests in Romania that contain valuable resources…
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India warns citizens to ‘leave Ukraine’ amid Russian invasion fears
India has urged its citizens, including students living in Ukraine, to return if their stay in the eastern European nation…
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Officer falsely claims pregnancy using ‘bogus bump’ to get paid maternity leave
An ex-official of the state of Georgia got caught after she faked her pregnancy for maternity leave. The 43-year-old wore…
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US considers second Covid-19 booster shot : Wall street Journal
The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that US health regulators are considering approving a possible fourth dose of the…
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid-19
Queen Elizabeth, 95, has tested positive for Covid-19. ‘The queen has today tested positive for COVID,’ the Palace said. ‘Her…
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Ukraine Update: Fire reported at gas pipeline by Russian media
An explosion in separatist-held portions of eastern Ukraine late Friday night sparked a fire at a gas pipeline, according to…
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Roku stock plummets, expert warns it is now ‘dead money’
Wall Street is advising investors to avoid Roku (ROKU) following the streaming giant’s dire earnings warning for 2022 as it…
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There’s a better way to fight Covid and future pandemics; says Bill Gates
Reaching the World Health Organization’s target of vaccinating 70% of the world’s population by mid-2022 is critical for preventing new…
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Customers ‘baulking’ at produce prices, food importer says
There’s a good reason for the increased pricing you notice in the supermarket’s fresh produce area. It’s due to rising…
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Australia claims Chinese warship fired laser at it’s patrol plane
Australian Defense Department claimed that a Chinese navy ship shot a laser at one of its surveillance planes, endangering the…
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Germany seeks ways to secure peace without sending weapons to Ukraine, sites World War II
On Friday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defended her country’s decision not to provide weapons to Ukraine to stave off…
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‘Fortress Australia’ welcomes visitors for the first time under Covid restrictions
After nearly two years of quarantine, Australia will open its borders to international visitors on Monday, depending on high COVID-19…
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Beijing closes Olympic Games outlined by COVID measures and the Valieva doping controversy
On Sunday, Beijing passes over the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina after a Games known for the excesses of its anti-COVID-19…
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Ethiopia starts generating electricity from dam on Nile river
A contentious Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile river began generating energy for the first time on Sunday. The $4.2…
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Canadian police make final attempt to put an end to weeks-long protest in the capital
On Sunday, Canadian police made what could be the final effort to evacuate the capital city of activists who had…
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2 years later, Australia reopened its borders to international travelers
Australia will open its borders to international travelers on Monday, relying on high Covid-19 vaccination rates to deal with the…
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Last Afghan refugees leave New Jersey base after chaotic evacuation
The last of thousands of Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement at eight US military installations left a facility in New Jersey…
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Antisemitism prompts man to kill his own family : German police say
Authorities in Germany suspect antisemitism had a role in a man outside Berlin killing four members of his family and…
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UK PM Johnson plans to end Covid-19 restrictions this week
Prime minister Boris Johnson reaffirmed his intention to lift the remaining Covid-19 restrictions in the U.k., saying he would lay…
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India’s relations with China going through ‘very difficult phase’, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Saturday that India’s relations with China are in a ‘very difficult phase’ as…
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‘UK under yellow warning’: Storm Eunice, expected to bring gusts up to 80 mph
The weather forecasters anticipate gusts of up to 80 mph hitting the UK again on Sunday. The extreme weather conditions…
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