International
- Dec- 2021 -25 December
More Tiananmen Square memorials removed from Hong Kong universities
More Tiananmen Square memorials removed from Hong Kong universities Following the destruction of a sculpture honouring the victims of the…
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Lebanese President estimates 6 to 7 years for the country to recover from crisis
Lebanese President estimates 6 to 7 years for the country to recover from crisis President Michel Aoun of Lebanon warned…
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War games in Gulf were warning towards Israel, says Iran
War games in Gulf were warning towards Israel, says Iran Iran’s top military commanders said on Friday that war simulations…
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Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas
Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas Under dreary skies on Christmas morning, Bethlehem’s bells rang out across houses with closed pastel or…
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In the wake of Omicron outbreak, CDC reduces quarantine time for healthcare workers
In the wake of Omicron outbreak, CDC reduces quarantine time for healthcare workers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Despite the Omicron rise, Americans continue to make Christmas plans
Despite the spike of COVID-19 infections fuelled by the Omicron variety, millions of Americans are forging ahead with holiday…
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Police seize 1.3 tonne ketamine
Hong Kong: Hong Kong police busted a drug smuggling bid and seized 1.3 tonne of ketamine worth over $100 million.…
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AstraZeneca vaccine booster effective against Omicron, Oxford study finds
A three-dose course of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccination is effective against the fast spreading Omicron coronavirus type, data from an…
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Brexit wreaks havoc on UK businesses
A study released on Thursday have revealed that the British companies are finding it increasingly difficult to trade with the…
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Bulgaria offers monetary reward to boost immunisation rates among pensioners
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov announced on Thursday that senior citizens of Bulgaria, who receive a COVID-19 vaccine will be…
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Do You Think Bananas Are Safe? It’s Not Quite True…
There are so many people who go to the gym and love bananas because they’re high in calories. Bananas are…
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Taliban and Pakistani troops exchange fire along the Durand Line
Across the Durand Line, Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban continue to exchange fire. On Friday, incidents occurred in hamlets…
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Germany and France urge all parties to uphold the truce in eastern Ukraine
In a joint statement released on Thursday, Germany and France urged both Ukrainian government forces and Russia-backed separatists in eastern…
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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urges the world to look beyond the lights and remember the poor
On Friday, Pope Francis, who leads the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas, warned that those who are apathetic to the…
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‘Vegetarian meat’: The new alternative to traditional poultry and mutton
India is renowned for its delicious chicken, mutton and fish dishes; it also happens to be one of the countries…
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Greek shipwreck claims lives of at least 16 migrants
The third maritime disaster in Greece involving migrants occurred on Friday when a boat overturned off the Greek island of…
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Belarus-Poland border dispute : An impediment for illegal Indian migrants
Historically, countries in Eastern Europe have served as points of entry for illegal Indian immigrants hoping to enter and settle…
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A ‘detriment to culture’: ‘Western’ influences force country to cancel Christmas
The Chinese government, primarily composed of Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has ordered locals not to celebrate Christmas as it is…
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Moderate intensity earthquake hits Pakistan
Lahore: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. The…
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Omicron fear: Microsoft to drop out of next month’s Consumer Electronics Show
Microsoft (MSFT.O) has become the second big tech company to physically withdraw from next month’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) amid…
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Omicron-free New Zealand celebrates Christmas without restrictions
One of the few countries in the world untouched by the Omicron variant of Covid-19, New Zealand celebrated Christmas on Saturday…
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Indian-origin judge Narandran ‘Jody’ Kollapen appointed to South Africa’s highest judicial bench
Narandran ‘Jody’ Kollapen, who is of Indian origin, has been appointed to the Constitutional Court, South Africa’s highest judicial body.…
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Microchip that stores COVID-19 vaccine pass under users’ skin made by Swedish firm
A Swedish company has created a microchip that can be implanted into the skin, displaying the information of one’s COVID…
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Plays piano with Tom Walker in Christmas special; Kate Middleton surprises audience
London: Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, surprised Britons on Friday by playing a Christmas single on the piano.…
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World’s most powerful observatory James Webb telescope is ready to launch
The James Webb Space Telescope, a revolutionary equipment designed to provide mankind with the first-ever peek into an infant universe…
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Pakistan celebrates 146th birth anniversary of founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Islamabad: Pakistan is celebrating the 146th birth anniversary of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan on Saturday. …
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Malaysia flood: 41 dead, 8 missing
The death toll from catastrophic seasonal floods in Malaysia has climbed to 41, with eight others still missing, said authorities. According…
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Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope Francis says on Christmas eve
Pope Francis, who is leading the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas, said that those who are indifferent to the poor…
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Turkey freezes US based foundation and assets of 770 individuals
On the grounds of terrorism financing, Turkey has frozen the assets of 770 persons and a US-based foundation, according to…
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General Assembly grants approval for 2022 UN regular budget
New York: The General Assembly approved an annual regular budget for the United Nations (UN) on Friday, of about…
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Satellite images Show Russia keeps building up forces near Ukraine,
Russia has continued to build up its forces in seized Crimea and around Ukraine in recent weeks, according to new…
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Ancient migration shaped Britain’s demography 2000 years ago: Report
A new study suggests that the Bronze Age immigration into southern Britain contributed to half the genetic ancestry of places…
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Canada to offer PR status to 4 lakh immigrants: Indians get more chance!
Nearly 4 lakh people will be receiving PR status in Canada in 2021, breaking the previous immigration record. Permanent Residency…
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Hundreds of US flights of Delta and United cancelled due to Covid-19 surge
Hundreds of Christmas Eve flights have been cancelled by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, as the COVID-19 Omicron variant…
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Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh retires from cricket!
Harbhajan Singh, one of India’s most successful off-spinners, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday. During his…
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