International
- Dec- 2023 -12 December
Scientists claim that the less diverse nature emojis are affecting conservation efforts
Emojis, which have become an integral part of digital communication, are facing criticism for their inadequate representation of biodiversity, particularly…
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Study finds that saying ‘no’ to plans isn’t all that bad
Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that people tend to overestimate the negative consequences of…
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Indian students, workers to be affected as country plans to tighten visa rules: Details
Sydney: Australian government has decided to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers. The decision was taken to…
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Moderate intensity earthquake hits Afghanistan
Kabul: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan today. According to the National Center…
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Amid tensions over alleged support to army rivals, Sudan expels 15 UAE diplomats
On Sunday, Sudan declared 15 members of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) diplomatic staff as persona non grata, ordering them…
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Argentina libertarian economist Javier Milei sworn in as president
On Sunday, Argentina took a sharp turn as libertarian economist Javier Milei was sworn in as president, introducing a radical…
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Thousands of tonnes of dead fish washes ashore in Japan
A peculiar incident unfolded on the beach in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, triggering conspiracy theories linked to the Fukushima…
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American F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea during training exercise
An American F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea during a training exercise, and the pilot was successfully rescued after…
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Australia prepares to overhaul immigration system; announces stricter visa rules for students and workers
Australia is set to tighten its visa rules to restrict the intake of international students and low-skilled workers in an…
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Four people injured after Russia launched an overnight air strike on the Ukranian capital Kyiv
At least four people were injured in Kyiv after Russia launched an overnight airstrike on the Ukrainian capital, according to…
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A ‘gas station in space’ to soon become a reality
Orbit Fab, an American company, is making strides towards establishing a “gas station in space,” a system for on-orbit refueling…
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Donald Trump announces that he will not testify for his civil fraud trial in New York
Former President Donald Trump has declared that he will not testify for his civil fraud trial in New York for…
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Kenya is in the throes of its third nationwide blackout in three months
Kenya is grappling with its third nationwide blackout in as many months, with the power outage affecting large parts of…
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Gaza Faces ‘Catastrophic’ Health Impact Amid Israel-Hamas War: WHO
The battle between Israel and Hamas is wreaking havoc on Gaza’s health, according to the World Health Organization’s director-general on…
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Moderate intensity earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Kabul: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan on Sunday. According to the National…
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EU clinches landmark deal to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence
In a groundbreaking move, the European Union (EU) has reached a landmark deal to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence…
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Joe Biden unveils a $3 billion investment for a high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles
United States President Joe Biden has announced a $3 billion investment for a high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and…
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Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts woman’s emergency abortion permission
The Texas Supreme Court has issued a temporary halt to a lower court decision that granted a Texas woman, Kate…
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Canada is intensifying financial requirements for international students seeking study permits
Canada is tightening financial requirements for international students applying for study permits, with Immigration Minister Marc Miller nearly doubling the…
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American teenager who shot dead four of his classmates sentenced to life imprisonment
An American teenager, Ethan Crumbley, who committed a mass shooting at a high school outside Detroit in 2021, has been…
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Researchers develop VR goggles for mice to create immersive scenarios for brain research
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed specialized virtual reality (VR) goggles designed for mice, creating immersive scenarios for advanced brain…
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Study: Penguins sleep for few seconds at a time over 24 hours to protect eggs
Having a baby poses significant challenges for parents, and these challenges are not unique to humans. A study has highlighted…
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ISRO shares the first-ever full disk images of the Sun
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the first-ever full-disk images of the Sun in near-ultraviolet wavelengths, captured by…
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Study: cat parents may be at humongous risk from schizophrenia and other related disorders
Cats, often considered graceful and wonderful pets, have been associated with a potential risk of schizophrenia and related disorders, according…
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Study find that the CO2 level currently in the atmosphere is the same as it was 14 million years ago
In a recent study published in the Science journal, researchers have found that the current atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) level…
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French court convicts six teenagers for their involvement in the beheading of a teacher
A French court has convicted six teenagers for their involvement in the beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty by an…
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US widens trade blacklist Friday taking aim at forced labour concerns involving Uyghurs
The United States has expanded its trade blacklist to include three Chinese companies – COFCO Sugar Holding, Sichuan Jingweida Technology…
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Asian country to provide free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries including India: Details
Jakarta: Indonesia is planning to provide issuing free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism…
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FDA gives nod to Casgevy and Lyfgenia gene therapies for Sickle Cell Anaemia
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for two new gene therapies targeting sickle cell disease. One…
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Argentina’s central bank imposes restrictions on foreign currency holding in a move to curb US dollar hoarding
In a bid to address potential devaluation concerns and counteract the hoarding of US dollars, Argentina’s central bank has implemented…
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Three rockets target the US embassy in Iraq’s Baghdad
At least three rockets targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 8, according to reports by the news…
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China’s 12 fighter jets cross the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait
On December 8, Taiwan accused China of escalating tensions by sending a suspected weather balloon and 12 fighter jets across…
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Twin temples built on top of one another unearthed by archaeologists in Iraq
In a significant archaeological discovery, researchers associated with the British Museum in London unearthed twin temples, one built on top…
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Paytm’s share price shows signs of recovery though it remained the worst performer in the BSE500 pack
Paytm’s share price exhibited signs of recovery on Thursday, although it remained the poorest performer in the BSE500 pack. During…
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The shrinking town of Kainan in Japan offer people with a particular surname millions of Yen to relocate there
In a creative effort to address population decline, the town of Kainan in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture is offering financial incentives…
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