International
- Jan- 2022 -24 January
Global shares fall down ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting
On Monday, European and Asian stocks were mainly lower as Wall Street had its worst week since the outbreak began…
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German leaders meet to discuss COVID as Omicron soars
As the omicron variant spurs a fast surge in infections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors will meet…
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Scott Morrison loses control of WeChat account
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lost control of his WeChat account, which is owned by China, and a politician…
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Amazon ‘boycott’ calls on Twitter over products depicting Indian flag, tricolor
Amazon is facing ire today from Indian Twitter users with the hashtag #Amazon_Insults_National_Flag trending in India. Amazon sells products emblazoned…
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Farmer’s protest in Spain brings attention to rural concerns
Farmers, cattle breeders, hunters, and opposition sympathisers gathered on Madrid on Sunday to protest Spain’s left-of-center government’s environmental and economic…
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With an unknown slate of candidates, Italy begins voting for its next president
On monday, after the hesitant retirement of the three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s, the first round of voting for Italy’s next…
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France prohibits unvaccinated from entering public spaces
People who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer allowed in France’s restaurants, pubs, tourist places, or…
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Scholz sees strong US relations, but leaves Olympic decision open
Germany’s new chancellor said on Tuesday that his new administration will fight for a strong European Union and strengthen…
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India launches talk on free trade deal with Britain
India and the United Kingdom began discussions on a free trade agreement on Thursday, which is anticipated to raise bilateral…
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US judge orders seizure, cruise ship changes course
A U.S. judge granted an order to sieze a vessel as part of a dispute over $4 million in…
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Shooting in German city of Heidelberg, several wounded, gunman dead
On Monday, a lone shooter opened fire at a lecture theatre in Heidelberg, Germany, injuring many persons, according to police.…
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Wildfire in Big Sur, California, forces evacuations
On Saturday, firefighters battled a wildfire that erupted in the rocky mountains of Big Sur, in California, causing hundreds…
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Taliban officials hold first peace talks in Europe since Kabul takeover
On Sunday, the Taliban and western officials have begun their first official discussions in Europe, first time after taking control…
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‘WFH 2022’: Why Indian employees don’t want to return to work!
Companies in India have been forced to work from home due to the rise of Covid-19 cases as their employees’…
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China conducts 2M tests in Beijing, withdraws COVID restrictions in Xi’an
Two weeks before the Winter Olympics begin, a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Beijing has spurred authorities to test…
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‘The planet can end Covid-19 emergency this year although…’: WHO Chief
Geneva: The chief of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the planet can end the Covid-19 emergency…
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‘We are the pickle kings of the world’: India becomes the biggest exporter of ‘Cucumbers, Gherkins’
According to the latest developments, India has emerged as the world’s pickle king. During last year’s financial year, the exports…
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan gets a female judge for the first time!
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed a female judge .for the first time in its history. In taking the…
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Koozhangal bags best feature film award at Dhaka International Film Festival; Jayasurya selected as best actor
Dhaka: The Oscar-nominated Tamil film ‘Koozhangal’, which won an award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, was selected as…
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Omicron’s surge threatens the wedding of New Zealand’s Prime Minister!
The prime minister of New Zealand has canceled her wedding because of the Omicron surge, reports say. Reporters were informed…
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UAE destroys ballistic missiles fired by Houthi group over Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles that were fired by the…
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Vamika’s pic goes viral just weeks after Anushka thanks media for respecting their privacy; Netizens react
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have always been fiercely private when it comes to pictures of their daughter. The…
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80% of Covid-19 testing kits used in Pakistan are of substandard quality, claims report
Lahore: A Pakistani daily reported that more than 80% of Covid-19 testing kits used in the country are of substandard…
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Pakistan is supporting Chinese repression of Uyghur Muslims, claims report
Toronto: A study published by International Forum for Rights and Security (IFFRAS) has claimed that Pakistan is supporting Chinese repression…
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Two fishermen drown, 10 missing after boats sink
Karachi: 2 fishermen were drowned and 10 others went missing as 3 fishing boats sank off Pakistan’s coast in stormy…
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British lawmaker claims she was sacked over her Muslim faith
A former minister in Britain’s Conservative government claims she was sacked because of her Muslim faith, a claim that has…
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Tonga receives water and telecommunications assistance from Australia
Three flights from Australia arrived in Tonga on Saturday, bringing food, water, medical supplies, and telecommunications equipment as the Pacific…
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Pope Francis declares day of prayer for Ukraine’s peace
On Sunday, Pope Francis expressed his concern over “growing tensions” in Ukraine, which he said are endangering peace, and called…
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Russia denies UK claim of attempting to oust Ukraine’s leader.
On Sunday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry denied a British report that Russia was trying to install a pro-Moscow government in…
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Jean-Jacques Savin, French adventurer dies on solo attempt to cross the Atlantic
On a solo effort to row across the Atlantic Ocean, a 75-year-old French adventurer, Jean-Jacques Savin, died. Jean-Jacques Savin’s death…
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New Zealand introduces new Covid regulations amid Omicron outbreaks
In New Zealand, after nine cases of the omicron variant were discovered in a single family that went to…
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Navy chief of Germany resigns after Ukraine comment
On Saturday, Germany’s navy chief resigned after facing backlash at home and abroad for comments on Ukraine and Russia. Vice…
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Peace talks with Taliban begin in Norway
In the midst of a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, a Taliban team led by acting Foreign Minister Amir…
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UNESCO lists wooden sailboats from Viking-era on heritage list
Wooden sailboats have permitted the peoples of Northern Europe to extend trade, influence, and even conflict across seas…
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Mali conducts funeral for ex-President deposed in coup in 2020
Mali’s Former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who died less than 18 months after being deposed in a coup, was honoured…
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