Hamza Shehbaz took the oath of Chief Minister of Punjab, the country’s most populous province with 110 million people
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Saturday, April 30, 2022
Kim warns North Korea could 'preemptively' use nuclear weapons
During Monday's parade the North showcased the biggest weapons in its nuclear arsenal.
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France gears up for May Day protests, in first test for newly reelected Macron
Cost of living was the main theme in the presidential election campaign, and looks set to be equally prominent ahead of June legislative election
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Beijing tightens COVID-19 restrictions as long holiday begins
Faced with the highly transmissible Omicron variant, Chinese officials have doubled down on their zero-COVID policy, quashing virus clusters through mass testing and lockdowns
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Afghan envoy at UN lodges official complaint with Security Council over Pakistan airstrikes in Kunar, Khost
The Charge d’Affaires at Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the UN said the airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force inside Afghanistan are an “aggression against territorial integrity” of Afghanistan
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Friday, April 29, 2022
China to permit 'some' Indian students to return: Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing in Beijing that “China attaches high importance to Indian students’ concerns about returning to China for studies”
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Hong Kong's next leader John Lee vows to restore business hub
John Lee, a former top police officer and security chief, is expected to be appointed Hong Kong's new chief executive by a committee of some 1,500 Beijing loyalists on May 8
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Explained | The mysterious hepatitis outbreak among children around the world
The World Health Organisation has rejected the hypothesis linking the hepatitis outbreak to side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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New pipeline ‘Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria’ boosts Europe’s bid to ease Russian supply
The link will run between the northeastern Greek city of Komotini and Stara Zagora, in central Bulgaria, and will give the country and neighbours with new grid connections access to the expanding global gas market
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UN head condemns Russian attack on civilians during Ukraine visit
Ukrainian authorities also reported intense Russian fire in the Donbas and near Kharkiv, which is seen as key to the offensive
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
Explained | The tribal clash that killed over 200 in Darfur and its link to Sudan’s ethnic conflict
Why has Darfur been the site of ethnic conflict and what is the current socio-political situation in Sudan?
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Explained | What are Europe’s new Internet rules and how will they impact big tech?
The Digital Services Act aims to tackle hate speech, disinformation, and other harmful and illegal content online.
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Explained | The Chernobyl nuclear disaster
The nuclear disaster and the ensuing radiation was responsible for 28 deaths in the succeeding weeks with 8.40 million people exposed to the radiation.
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European leaders blast Russia’s decision to cut natural gas shipments to Poland, Bulgaria as “blackmail.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia views gas as a weapon for political blackmail and “sees a united Europe as a target”
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IP protection: India among most challenging economies, says USTR
The USTR in the India section of the report said that over the past year, India has remained inconsistent in its progress on IP protection and enforcement
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International Atomic Energy Agency chief wants Ukraine plant access
Rafael Gross turned the focus to the nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia — a day after the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. That plant was also taken over by Russian forces.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
European Commission triggers rule-of-law budget mechanism against Hungary
The Commission has given Hungary formal notification that marks the start of the process
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia from April 28-30 on his maiden visit abroad
The two sides will exchange views on a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest
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Turkey says still talking to Russia about missile deliveries
The comments on state television late Tuesday by the head of Turkey's military procurement agency underscore Ankara's efforts to maintain good relations with Moscow during the conflict
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Taiwan says to keep Ukraine lessons in mind during annual wargame
As the military announced a July date for its "Han Kuang" (Han Glory) wargames, commanders made clear the conflict in Ukraine would factor into the exercises
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Karachi University blast: China asks Pakistan to scale up security for its citizens
This is not the first time Chinese nationals have been the target of terror attacks in Karachi
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COVID-19 | Court finds New Zealand border rules unlawful
Justice Jillian Mallon said the managed isolation- and quarantine process did not allow personal circumstances to be sufficiently considered and prioritised
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
40 countries to hold talks in Germany on bolstering Ukraine defence
The meeting called by the U. S. at its Ramstein airbase in southwestern Germany is "focussed on doing things to generate additional capability and capacity for the Ukrainian forces", said Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
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Four killed in explosion in southern Pakistan
Pakistani officials say an explosion ripped through a van inside a university campus in southern Pakistan, killing three Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver
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China has no easy exit strategy from zero-COVID, says Dali Yang
Dali Yang, professor of political science at the University of Chicago and a leading expert on China’s political system, says in an interview there are both public health and political compulsions driving Xi Jinping’s hardline approach and China faces no easy exit strategy while it still remains isolated...
Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial in corruption case postponed again; Myanmar military court to deliver verdict tomorrow
Ms. Suu Kyi, who was ousted by an army takeover in February last year, could face up to 15 years in prison and a fine if convicted
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Forty countries meet in Germany on bolstering Ukraine defence
The meeting called by the U. S. at its Ramstein airbase in southwestern Germany is "focussed on doing things to generate additional capability and capacity for the Ukrainian forces", said Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
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France's victorious Emmanuel Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine
Mr. Macron has given a green light for the delivery of modern artillery pieces to Kyiv that could help stem Russia’s new offensive in the east of the country
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Monday, April 25, 2022
Palm oil price to spike in India as Indonesia’s export ban leaves global buyers in limbo
Refiners holding lower stocks, need to purchase at record prices
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China's Xi Jinping congratulates French President Emmanuel Macron on re-election
Xi said he would "like to continue working with President Macron to maintain diplomatic relations based on independence, mutual understanding, foresight and mutual benefit.
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Russia is failing in war aims, Ukraine 'succeeding': Antony Blinken
The trip by Mr. Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to the capital since Russia invaded Ukraine
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Japan sightseeing boat accident | Child''s body found in far north
Japanese tour boat Kazu 1 with two crew was taking 24 passengers was on a scenic tour at Shiretoko National Park, when it sent a distress call on April 23 afternoon saying it was sinking
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Large fire at oil depot in Russia’s Bryansk, near Ukraine
There was no immediate indication the fire at Russia’s Druzhba pipeline at Bryansk – which serves as a logistics base for Moscow’s military operation in its pro-Western neighbour – as related to the war in Ukraine, although Russian officials said last week that Ukrainian helicopters hit residential...
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Afghan women's soccer team plays first game in Australia
The team played in its opening game on Sunday only months after 30 players and coaches were rescued through an evacuation operation by the Australian government
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Rescue operation for missing tour boat in Japan intensifies
The Japanese Coast Guard says rescue helicopters have found nine of the 26 people from a tour boat missing since the day before
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FOX NEWS: Experimental drug boosts immunotherapy treatment of pancreatic cancer in mice
Experimental drug boosts immunotherapy treatment of pancreatic cancer in mice
An experimental drug helped boost effectiveness of immunotherapy treatment against pancreatic cancer in mice, according to a recent study published this week in the Journal...
FOX NEWS: Federal government cancels COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer's multimillion-dollar deal
Federal government cancels COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer's multimillion-dollar deal
The federal government has canceled a multimillion-dollar deal with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions after its facilities were found to have produced...
FOX NEWS: Ecstasy can help people with PTSD, study says
Ecstasy can help people with PTSD, study says
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy has been able to aid people with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to researchers. ...
FOX NEWS: Dana White explains why he opposes vaccine mandates
Dana White explains why he opposes vaccine mandates
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade speaks to UFC president Dana White about his success despite the pandemic and calls for a return to normalcy...
FOX NEWS: California school officials alert parents to sale of addictive new drug: reports
California school officials alert parents to sale of addictive new drug: reports
California school officials are warning parents about a new addictive street drug called "Paint." ...
Saturday, April 23, 2022
In Sweden, violence over far-right group’s anti-Muslim rallies, Koran burning
Violent protests erupted acorss many cities in Sweden after Rasmus Paludan, leader of a far-right group, burned a copy of the Islamic holy book Quran and announced several more rallies to do so
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Ukraine aims to evacuate civilians from Mariupol as Russia presses campaign
The war enters its third month on Sunday with civilians continuing to pay a heavy price amid the ongoing fighting.
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Pakistan reports first polio case in 15 months
Health officials announced the discovery of the wild polio case on Friday, saying a 15-month-old boy had been paralysed by the virus in the northwestern district of North Waziristan
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Israel closes crossing to Gaza workers after rockets were fired
The rocket fire came amid near-daily clashes at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site over the past week, with Palestinians hurling stones and fireworks and Israeli police entering the compound and firing rubber-coated bullets and stun grenades
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Beijing on alert after COVID-19 cases discovered in school
City officials suspended classes in the school for a week following the positive COVID-19 test results
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French election: Macron in pole position, Le Pen racing hard
A victory in Sunday's runoff vote would make Mr. Macron the first French president in 20 years to win a second term
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Friday, April 22, 2022
Myamar junta chief calls for peace talks with ethnic rebels
"I invite leaders of ethnic armed groups for dialogue," junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said in an address on state media, calling for representatives to register by May 9
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Russian actions in Ukraine may amount to war crimes: UN
UNHCR chief said that “over these eight weeks, international humanitarian law has not merely been ignored but seemingly tossed aside.”
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Climate change not limited to national boundaries, it will affect us all: Dalai Lama on Earth Day
“People need to take urgent steps to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and to adopt renewable sources of energy such as those that rely on the power of the Sun and the wind,” the Dalai Lama said
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French prosecutors issue international arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn
The warrant was issued over 15 million euros in suspect payments between the Renault-Nissan alliance and Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, said prosecutors in the Paris suburb of Nanterre
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COVID-19 | Shanghai promises to improve food supplies, trade
Zhang Wei, Deputy Mayor, promised “every effort” to resolve problems that prompted complaints about lack of access to food and fears that the shutdown may disrupt global trade
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Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing
The renewed violence at the site came despite Israel temporarily halting Jewish visits, which are seen by the Palestinians as a provocation
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
COVID-19 | Shanghai to keep curbs as infections outside quarantine rise again
The central district of Jingan said it would no longer allow any residents out of their housing compounds citing risks of large gatherings
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Boris Johnson will not ‘lecture’ India on Ukraine during visit
Official discussions will cover shape of India-U.K. relations over next decade, says source
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Protests intensify in Sri Lanka over killing of anti-government protester
Opposition lawmakers, civil society groups and rights watchdogs condemn the police shooting
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Pakistan court directs govt. to make public details of gifts received by former PM Imran Khan
"Mera tohfa, meri marzi [my gift, my choice]," Geo News Pakistan quoted Mr. Khan
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UN says 5 million have fled Ukraine
UNHCR said on March 30 that 4 million people had fled Ukraine.
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Judge sends Julian Assange extradition decision to UK government
The case will now go to Britain’s interior minister for a decision, and the WikiLeaks founder still has legal avenues of appeal
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COVID-19: Death toll in Shanghai rises to 17; cases begin to fall
Meanwhile, Shanghai started unlocking gradually in the backdrop of rising anger among the people.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
One protester shot dead by Sri Lanka police during anti-government protests, say officials
This the first killing of a protester in weeks of anti-government demonstrations.
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Indian-American Navy veteran appointed Kamala Harris's defence advisor
In her new role, Ms. Sethi coordinates National Security Advisor documentation across the Office of the Vice President.
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Sri Lankan PM says President's powers will be reduced
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is the Prime Minister's brother, concentrated more powers in the presidency on being elected to the office in 2019
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French government to resign if Macron wins: PM Jean Castex
"I'm among those who think a new impetus should be found after the president's re-election."
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Explained | How grave is the drought emergency in Somalia?
A joint statement by the U.N. FAO, OCHA, UNICEF and WFP stated that nearly roughly six million people in Somalia — roughly 40% of its population — are now facing extreme levels of food insecurity with pockets of famine conditions in certain areas.
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Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least six civilians, hurt 11
An Afghan police spokesman says explosions targeting educational institutions in Kabul have killed at least six civilians and injured 11 others
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Pakistan’s new Cabinet under PM Shehbaz Sharif takes oath
The portfolios for these ministers are yet to be announced
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Russia launches fight for industrial heartland, Ukraine says
After days of regrouping and reinforcing, the Russian military began a new and potentially climactic phase of the war in Ukraine
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Shanghai reports first deaths in current COVID-19 outbreak
All three people who died were elderly, had underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus
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Turkey launches new ground, air offensive in northern Iraq
Turkey Defence Minister Hulusi Akar announces country’s new ground and air offensives in northen Iraq
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China's GDP grew at 4.8% in Q1 amid COVID-19 surge
The country's gross domestic product grew 4.8% year on year during January to March, picking up pace from a 4% increase in the fourth quarter last year.
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints new Cabinet amid persisting crisis in country
A total of 17 members, including many former Cabinet Ministers, were sworn in, authorities said.
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints new Cabinet amid persisting crisis in Sri Lanka
A total of 17 members, including many former Cabinet Ministers, were sworn in, authorities said.
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Missiles cause multiple blasts in western Ukrainian’s Lviv
Witnesses said multiple explosions believed to be caused by missiles struck the western city of Lviv as Ukraine braces for an all-out Russian assault in the east
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Sunday, April 17, 2022
Sri Lankan delegation heads to US to seek $4 billion bailout package from IMF
The visit is taking place days after the finance ministry on Tuesday announced that it is suspending repayments of foreign debt
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Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
In a clear reference to the threat of nuclear warfare, Pope Francis quoted from a declaration by scientists in 1955: “'Shall we put an end to the human race, or shall mankind renounce war?'"
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Ukraine defiant as key port Mariupol teeters on brink
Ukraine needs more heavy weapons from the West immediately to have any chance of saving the port city on the Sea of Azov.
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Pakistan warns neighbour Afghanistan not to shelter militants
The warning followed Afghan reports that Pakistani aircraft carried out bombing raids in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces, killing civilians
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Sri Lankan delegation heads to U.S. to seek $4 billion bailout package from IMF
The visit is taking place days after the finance ministry on Tuesday announced that it is suspending repayments of foreign debt
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Saturday, April 16, 2022
Chaos in Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly after PTI members attack deputy speaker
TV footage showed Dost Muhammad Mazari was slapped, punched and dragged by the PTI members before the security guards managed to rescue him
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Ukraine's richest man vows to rebuild besieged Mariupol
Steelmaker Rinat Akhmetov has seen his business empire shattered by eight years of fighting in Ukraine's east
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Pakistan's new ruling alliance takes control of parliament with new speaker
The new speaker is Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, a former prime minister who belongs to the Pakistan Peoples Party
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Russia bans U.K. PM Boris Johnson, top Indian-origin ministers Sunak and Patel
Russian Foreign Ministry said the list will be expanded in the “near future” to include more British politicians and parliamentarians.
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Russia shatters Kyiv calm with fresh strikes
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said authorities were still determining whether anyone had been killed or injured in the attack.
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‘High-precision long-range’ weapons hit armaments plant in Kyiv
Klitschko said authorities were still determining whether anyone had been killed or injured in the attack
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Friday, April 15, 2022
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stop over to meet Queen
Harry wants to bring his children, to visit, but he and his family are "unable to return to his home" because it is too dangerous, his legal representative has said.
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Zimbabwe crash kills 35 ahead of Easter gathering: police
The bus was carrying members of a local Zion Christian Church who were travelling to an Easter meeting
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Russia pledges more strikes on Kyiv after missile attack
The ministry said its forces had also taken full control of the Ilyich Steel Plant in the besieged port city of Mariupol
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Saudi prince rejects Elon Musk's Twitter takeover bid
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is one of the major shareholders in Twitter
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Ukraine survived 50 days when Russia 'gave us a maximum of five': Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “an achievement of millions of Ukrainians”
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
Sri Lanka’s Opposition party JVP to hold three-day public march to protest against government
The march will start from Beruwala in Kalutara District of western province on April 17 at 9.00 am and reach Colombo on April 19.
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Shanghai cases hit record as Xi Jinping reiterates urgency of COVID curbs
Shanghai is battling China's worst COVID-19 outbreak since the virus first emerged in Wuhan in late 2019
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Russian flagship ‘seriously damaged’ as Moscow threatens to strike Kyiv
It was unclear what caused the explosion on the Moskva missile cruiser, with both sides giving conflicting reports
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Ukraine says missiles hit Russia’s Black Sea fleet, Russia says crew evacuated due to fire
Ukrainian forces say they hit and badly damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, and Russia says its crew was forced to evacuate as a result of a fire without acknowledging an attack
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Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall
As COVID-19 cases drops in Hong Kong, the country decides to relax its restrictions from later this month
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Amazon adds 5% 'fuel and inflation surcharge' to seller fees
Expert says Amazon taking advantage of the moment
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UN says Ukraine war threatens to devastate many poor nations
A U.N. task force warns that Russia’s war on Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offers to meet protesters
The protesters have been camping outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence, holding him responsible for the Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis in decades
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U.K. inflation rises at the fastest pace in 30 years
The U.K. faces what economists say will be the biggest drop in living standards since the mid-1950s
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Boris Johnson apologises, rejects calls to resign amid 'partygate' fine
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has offered an “unreserved apology” and paid the fine imposed on him by Scotland Yard for breaching COVID lockdown rules in June 2020
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Two Sikh men attacked, robbed in New York neighbourhood
Queens, NY sees another assault on two sikh men within ten days
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In Sri Lanka, an uneasy calm before the storm
A first-person account on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
US pulls non-emergency staff from Shanghai amid COVID-19 surge
The U.S. has ordered all non-emergency government staff to leave Shanghai, which is under a tight lockdown to contain a COVID-19 surge
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Sri Lanka to temporarily suspend foreign debt payments
“It has come to a point that making debt payments are challenging and impossible”
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Britney Spears pregnant with third child
The news comes over six months after a judge released Ms. Spears from a conservatorship arrangement that dominated her life for nearly 14 years
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Monday, April 11, 2022
Oil market sinks on China demand fears, Ukraine
In afternoon deals, United States benchmark oil West Texas Intermediate dived as low as $92.93 per barrel and European Brent hit $97.57
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Faux Pas in Pakistan Parliament | Speaker confuses Shehbaz Sharif with Nawaz Sharif
After realising that he had pronounced the wrong name, Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq accepted the mistake and apologised, saying the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif was “in his heart as well as in his mind”
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Shehbaz Sharif becomes new Pakistan PM after walkout by Imran Khan’s party
As Pakistan National Assembly session began to elect new PM, PTI lawmakers staged a walkout
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‘The Eagle Has Landed’ author Jack Higgins dead at 92
Bestselling thriller and espionage author Jack Higgins, whose is said to have more than 250 million sold copies to his name, dies at 92
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Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader
Nawaz Sharif, former prime minister of Pakistan, is believed to return from London next month after Eid, assured by senior PML-N leader
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China closes Guangzhou to most arrivals as COVID-19 outbreak spreads
The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou has closed itself to most arrivals as China battles a COVID-19 outbreak in its big eastern cities
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Sunday, April 10, 2022
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invites independent MPs to discuss economic crisis
People have been protesting for weeks over lengthy power cuts and shortage of gas, food and other basic goods.
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Imran Khan calls his party's core committee meeting to announce future course of action
Top leaders of Imran Khan's party have vowed to fight along with him
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Nepal bans import of luxury items as foreign exchange reserves decline
High imports of petroleum products, vehicles and luxury items putting foreign exchange reserve under stress: Finance Minister
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Dozens of Ukrainians found in grave near Kyiv as battle looms in east
Some cities there are under heavy shelling with tens of thousands of people unable to evacuate.
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PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif, PTI's Shah Mehmood Qureshi submit nomination papers for PM's post
National Assembly Secretariat had earlier announced the time for the submission of nomination papers and scrutiny for the election of premier
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
Pakistan successfully conducts test flight of ballistic missile Shaheen-III
Shaheen-III can strike targets up to 2,750 kilometres, bringing a number of Indian cities under its range
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Russia's actions appear to be war crimes: European Union's Ursula von der Leyen
Leaving Ukraine after a visit, she said she had seen with her own eyes on Friday the destruction in the town of Bucha near Kyiv
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Go to India if you like it so much: Maryam Nawaz to Pakistan PM Imran Khan
The remarks of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz vice-president Maryam came after Imran Khan called India a "nation with a great sense of honour"
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COVID-19 | U. S. warns of 'arbitrary' measures in China
The U. S. State Department will now allow non-essential employees to leave its consulate in Shanghai "due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and the impact of restrictions related to the response", a U. S. embassy spokesperson said
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Imran Khan says he will not accept 'imported govt'; calls for street protests on Sunday
He taunted the opposition to announce new elections and face the nation with him
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Japan, Philippines agree to boost security ties
It was the first so-called two-plus-two talks between the two U. S. allies, both of which have overlapping territorial claims with Beijing
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Friday, April 8, 2022
Two Russian rockets hit railway station in east Ukraine used by evacuees
The station is used to evacuate civilians from areas under bombardment from Russian forces
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World food prices hit record high over Ukraine war: FAO
The disruption in export flows resulting from the February 24 invasion and international sanctions against Russia has spurred fears of a global hunger crisis, especially across the Middle East and Africa, where effects are already visible
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U. S. lawmakers introduce Bill to utilise 3,80,000 unused family- and employment-based visas
“The Act will help reduce the backlogs while also allowing the U. S. companies to attract and retain high-skilled workers,” House Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee Chair Zoe Lofgren said
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Russia’s suspension from UN Human Rights Council ‘meaningful step’ by global community: US President Joe Biden
The ‘Suspension of the rights of membership of the Russian Federation in the Human Rights Council’ resolution was adopted with 93 votes in favour, 24 against and 58 abstentions
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Explained | The Infosys assets controversy involving Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murthy
Rishi Sunak and his wife also came under fire recently over the latter’s stake in Infosys, forcing the company to shut operations in Russia amid the Ukraine crisis
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Elon Musk earns a seat on Twitter’s board; what next?
As the platform’s largest shareholder, what is Musk expected to do at the California-based company?
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Pakistan Deputy speaker's ruling prima facie violates Article 95: Chief Justice Bandial
Pressure is mounting on the court to conclude the hearing at the earliest
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Slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi | Turkey suspends trial of Saudi suspects
The decision comes despite warnings from human rights groups that turning the case over to the kingdom would lead to a cover up of the killing which has cast suspicion on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Reconsider travel to Sri Lanka: US cautions its citizens amid Sri Lankan economic crisis
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from the U.K. in 1948
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Spain PM Pedro Sánchez in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift
Relations between the two countries separated by the Strait of Gibraltar were severely frayed last April
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Residents evacuate as floods threaten Sydney suburbs
"We have seen exceptionally sharp, short bursts of rain that have created significant flash flooding events around parts of the Illawarra," New South Wales State Emergency Service Deputy Commissioner Daniel Austin said
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Explained | Musk earns a seat on Twitter’s board; what next?
While Musk did not share any details about why he bought shares of Twitter, except posting a tweet on Monday saying: “oh hi lol”, there are some cues to what he might end up doing at the California-based company.
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Sri Lankan feminists seek urgent response to economic crisis
Emphasise nutrition, food sovereignty, public distribution system, cash assistance
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Sudan pro-democracy groups call for fresh anti-coup protests
The call for marches was the latest of many to pressure the generals, whose takeover triggered near-daily street protests demanding civilian rule
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Explained | What is the BIMSTEC grouping and how is it significant?
How does the regional organisation work? What has it done over the years and how does it figure in the current geopolitical calculus?
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Israeli government loses majority as Backbencher quits
While Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s government remains in power, it is now hamstrung in the 120-seat Parliament and will likely struggle to function
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Turkey calls for probe into civilian deaths in Bucha
"The images of the massacre, which have been published in the press from various regions including Bucha and Irpin near Kyiv, are appalling and sad for humanity," the Foreign Ministry said
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Driver dies after car rams into Russian Embassy gate in Romania
Car crashes into the gate of the Russian Embassy, bursts into flames and kills the driver
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Japan's top envoy brings back 20 Ukrainians from Poland
Japan Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi visited facilities for Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw and held talks with Polish officials
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Train derailment in Hungary | Several people killed; others injured
Hungarian state railways said that 22 people were on the train at the time of collision
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Democratic, GOP Senate bargainers reach $10bn COVID agreement
Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, the lead GOP bargainer, hailed the accord as one that would address “urgent COVID needs.”
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The India-Australia trade agreement
What are the key sectors being opened up for business? How will disputes be resolved?
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Monday, April 4, 2022
Turkey's inflation jumps to 20-year high of 61% on Ukraine conflict
Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 5.46%, the Turkish Statistical Institute said, compared to a Reuters poll forecast of 5.7%
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COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai | China sends 10,000 health workers, including 2,000 military medical staff
China reported more than 13,000 new cases nationwide in 24 hours, of which nearly 12,000 were asymptomatic. About 9,000 of the cases were in Shanghai
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Former Sri Lankan cricketers slam political class for crisis response
Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Sanath Jayasurya and Roshan Mahanama took to their social media handles or the streets of Colombo to register their protest against the economic crisis.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek second term
“I will complete my five-year term as chief executive on the 30th of June this year and I will also call an end to my 42 years of public service,” Ms. Lam said
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Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa invites all parties to Cabinet to find solutions
His outreach comes a day after en-masse resignations in Sri Lanka’s Cabinet
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Sunday, April 3, 2022
Sri Lanka crisis: Government restores access to social media following backlash
Earlier, Sri Lanka had blocked all major social media platforms and messaging apps since Sunday morning
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Russia targets Ukraine’s Odessa as U.N. seeks ceasefire
The ministry claimed the targets were supplying fuel to Ukrainian troops.
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Pakistan President dissolves National Assembly on advice of PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Khan had earlier effectively lost majority in the 342-member National Assembly
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In Frames | Children of war
As the war continues, Ukraine’s children continue to bear the brunt
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Pakistan Assembly Deputy Speaker rejects no-trust motion against PM Imran Khan
Here are the latest developments from Pakistan’s ongoing political crisis
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Saturday, April 2, 2022
Spain's Popular Party picks new leader with eye on winning back far-right voters
Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, who won 98.35% of the vote, was the only candidate to lead the PP after an internal scandal brought down previous leader Pablo Casado
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Pakistan Army chief Bajwa says all disputes with India should be settled peacefully through dialogue
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa said that Pakistan believes in peace and using dialogue for resolving issues
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Sri Lanka imposes curfew until Monday morning
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invoked tough laws that allow the military to arrest and detain suspects without warrants.
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Security tightened in Colombo after state of emergency declared
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invoked tough laws that allow the military to arrest and detain suspects without warrants.
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Pope heads to Malta; Migration, Ukraine war top his agenda
Pope Francis is going to Malta this weekend, aiming to draw attention to Europe’s migration challenge that has only become more stark with the war in Ukraine
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Hong Kong urges testing, Shanghai struggles under lockdown
Hong Kong authorities are asking the entire population of more than 7.4 million to voluntarily test themselves for COVID-19 for three days in a row starting next week
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Biden nominates Indian-origin woman attorney and certified public accountant to key admin positions
Civil rights attorney Kalpana Kotagal and certified public accountant Vinay Singh were nominated to key administration positions
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India, Australia ink economic cooperation and trade pact to boost ties
This is truly a watershed moment for India-Australia relations, Prime Minister Modi said
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Friday, April 1, 2022
Climate change: A look at some extreme temperatures recorded worldwide
The World Meteorological Organisation has declared 2021 as one of the seven warmest years on record.
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Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why is that important?
Sea ice in the Arctic usually reaches its peak in March, this year the maximum extent was recorded on February 25.
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China says Asian Games venues have been completed
All 56 competition venues for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games, including for e-sports which makes its debut in Asian games, have been completed
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Pakistan summons U.S. diplomat, lodges protest over 'interference' in internal affairs
The U.S. State Department on Thursday firmly rejected embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks over Washington’s role in an alleged “foreign conspiracy” to oust him from power.
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Sri Lankan police arrest 45 people; impose brief curfew after protests outside President Rajapaksa’s residence over worst economic crisis
Twelve-hour power cuts are scheduled in Sri Lanka on Friday, as the country struggles to cope with the acute fuel shortage.
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