Hundreds of followers of an influential Shia cleric are camped out inside the Iraqi parliament, after toppling security walls around the building and storming in the previous day
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Sunday, July 31, 2022
Racism not a factor in British PM race, says Rishi Sunak
During interactions with Tory members on the campaign trail, he was urged by supporters not to give up even though he is the “underdog” in the race.
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Drone explosion hits Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Officials say a drone-borne explosive device has detonated at the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, injuring six people
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Data | Why the rupee is under pressure — explained in seven charts
Amid the geopolitical tensions and increases by the Fed to combat U.S. inflation, the rupee has been on a downward spiral. Slowing exports and an inflated import bill have also weighed down the local currency. In order to iron out sharp volatility in the rupee, the RBI has dipped into its reserves,...
Data | Why the rupee is under pressure — explained in seven charts
Amid the geopolitical tensions and increases by the Fed to combat U.S. inflation, the rupee has been on a downward spiral. Slowing exports and an inflated import bill have also weighed down the local currency. In order to iron out sharp volatility in the rupee, the RBI has dipped into its reserves,...
Bin Laden family donated £1m to Prince Charles charity: report
The Chairman of the Prince of Wales Charitable Fund said the donation was agreed by the five trustees at the time
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Nancy Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of Taiwan
Beijing sees official American contact with Taiwan as encouragement to make its decades-old de facto independence permanent.
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
CWG 2022 | Dropped by Govt, Pakistan badminton contingent finds last minute sponsor to reach Birmingham
Pakistan Sports Board dropped badminton from its Commonwealth Games contingent earlier this month due to lack of funds
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe invites Sri Lankan parties to form national government
Ranil Wickremesinghe said a programme could only be implemented with the participation of all political parties represented in Parliament, expert groups and civil society
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North Korea claims no new fever cases amid doubts over COVID-19 data
There have been widespread outside doubts about the accuracy of North Korean statistics as its reported fatalities are too low and its daily fever cases have been plummeting too fast recently.
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U.S. envoy: Russia intends to dissolve Ukraine from world map
The U.S. is seeing growing signs that Russia is laying the groundwork to attempt to annex Donetsk and Luhansk, and the southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions
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Friday, July 29, 2022
Shakira tax fraud case | Prosecutors in Spain to seek 8-year prison term
Shakira is charged with failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros in taxes between 2012 and 2014
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy observes first grain exports leaving
He said the export of grain will begin with the departure of several ships that were already loaded but could not depart the Ukrainian ports.
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Russia's Sergey Lavrov says he will discuss U. S. prisoner swap offer
U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on July 27 that Washington had offered Russia a deal that would bring home Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan.
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Russia says shelling killed dozens of Ukrainian POWs
The attack could not be independently verified and officials in Ukraine have not yet commented on the reports
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Euro zone inflation hits yet another record high in July
Consumer price growth in the 19 countries sharing the euro currency accelerated to 8.9% in July from 8.6% a month earlier
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia prisoner swap deal for Griner, Whelan
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan
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Cassava Sciences faces U.S. criminal probe tied to Alzheimer’s drug, sources say
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Cassava Sciences Inc. involving whether the biotech company manipulated research results for its experimental Alzheimer’s drug, two people familiar with the inquiry said
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Pakistan government to sell shares of state-owned entities to friendly countries with buyback option: Report
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on July 27 while addressing a seminar on the state-owned entities.
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Canada says Pope's apology to Indigenous children not enough
The Trudeau government's criticisms echo those of survivors and concern Francis' omission of any reference to the sexual abuse suffered by Indigenous children in the schools
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Researchers report patient of HIV cured after stem cell transplant
The oldest patient yet has been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for leukaemia, researchers reported on Wednesday
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
USAID chief Samantha Power holds talks with govt functionaries
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power is on a visit to India from July 25 to 27
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India tells United Nations it will make significant contributions to economic growth in Middle East and South Asia through I2U2
“We are confident that with I2U2, we will make significant contributions to energy security, food security and economic growth in the Middle East and South Asia,” Chargé d'affaires in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Ambassador R. Ravindra said.
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Strong earthquake kills two, injures dozens in northern Philippines
Patients and medical personnel were evacuated from at least two hospitals in Manila, about 300KM south of Lagangilang, but were later told to return after engineers found only a few minor cracks on walls.
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Shopify cuts 10% of workforce on slowing online orders
The company is struggling with sales due to a post-pandemic slowdown in online shopping
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Singapore extends Gotabaya Rajapaksa's visit pass by 14 days: report
Singapore has maintained that it has not provided an asylum to the fleeing Lankan leader
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Russia fines Google $34 million for breaching competition rules
The move comes as Moscow clamps down hard on foreign tech companies
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Indonesian President Joko Widodo to talk investment, G20 with China's Xi Jinping
Trade, investment and fisheries will be important issues in meetings with the leaders of all three countries, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said last week.
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Amazon launches centralised seller wallet for select businesses
Sellers will be able to review payouts through the Seller Central interface
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Why are regulators swooping down on stablecoins?
As regulators train their sights on stablecoins, what should people know about this asset class
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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka woos foreign oil firms amid fuel shortages
"An advertisement was published today calling for expression of interest (EOI) for oil companies to import, distribute and sell petroleum products in Sri Lanka," Kanchana Wijesekera, the Power and Energy Minister, said.
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Tech giants to self-regulate in reducing harmful content in New Zealand
Meta Platforms Inc, Alphabet-owned Google, TikTok, Amazon.com Inc and Twitter had signed a code of practice
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India slams move by Pak., China to involve third countries in CPEC projects
‘Any such actions by any party directly infringe on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,’ says EAM spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
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Monday, July 25, 2022
First case of monkeypox detected in Japan: media
So far this year there have been more than 16,000 monkeypox cases in more than 75 countries, and five deaths in Africa
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Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates President Droupadi Murmu
Mr. Xi, in the message, said China and India are important neighbours to each other and “a healthy and stable China-India relationship serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples”.
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Young Ukrainians organising “clean-up-raves” to rebuild villages
In a village in northern Ukraine that was devastated by Russian occupation only months ago, a techno party is in full swing
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Rishi Sunak vows to get tough on China if he becomes the next UK PM
The former finance minister’s pledge comes after his rival in the final two of the race to lead the ruling Conservative party, Liz Truss, accused him of being weak on China and Russia
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EU approves smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox
The European Commission has approved a smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency, the Danish drugmaker that developed the jab said on Monday
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Sunday, July 24, 2022
China successfully launches first lab module for its space station
The new module will function both as a backup of the core module, Tianhe, and as a powerful scientific experiment platform
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Russia says strike on Odessa port hit Ukrainian ‘military infrastructure’
The strike came a day after Kyiv and Moscow signed a landmark agreement aimed at relieving a global food crisis.
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Russia Foreign Minister visits Egypt, part of Africa trip amid Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Cairo, the first leg of his Africa trip, as his country seeks to break diplomatic isolation and sanctions by the West
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Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat set to resume operations after 100 days
Cleaning and repair work was underway to ready the Presidential Secretariat over the weekend as security forces opened Galle Road in front of the Secretariat for traffic
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Israeli forces kill two Palestinian gunmen in West Bank clash
Israel security forces on an apparent arrest raid outside the house of a wanted suspect came under fire by gunmen and “responded with live fire and other means until neutralising the terrorists”.
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Saturday, July 23, 2022
Russia hits Ukraine’s Black Sea port in wake of grain deal
The new attacks came hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals with the United Nations and Turkey that were intended to avert a global food crisis
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Pakistan's top military brass discuss ongoing peace talks with TTP militant group
According to the Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies database, the TTP this year carried out nearly 46 attacks, mostly against security forces, in which 79 people were killed.
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Russia, Ukraine seal landmark grain deal to ease shortages
The first major deal between the warring parties should help ease the "acute hunger" that the UN says faces an additional 47 million people because of the war.
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India, six others vote against resolution to grant UN accreditation to six rights groups
At the meeting of the 54-member Economic and Social Council, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations recommended 203 groups for special consultative status.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
Pakistani, Iranian climbers become first women to scale K2
K2, the second-highest mountain on the planet after Mount Everest, is considered one of the most dangerous summits
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Jihadi rebels attack key military base near Mali's capital
Two vehicles loaded with explosives detonated at the camp at about 5 a.m., according to a statement issued by the military.
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Female climbers from Pakistan and Iran become first women mountaineers to climb the summit of K2
K2, the second-highest mountain on the planet after Mount Everest, is considered one of the most dangerous summits
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Who is Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena?
A schoolmate of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Dinesh Gunawardena, has held various Cabinet posts in the past.
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Japan warns of rising global tension, Russia-China arms ties
Japan has warned in an annual defense paper of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan
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North Korea warns of security instability over U.S.-South Korea drills
The latest warning came as Washington and Seoul prepare to expand their upcoming summertime training following the North's provocative run of missile tests this year.
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Thursday, July 21, 2022
World's oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong
The oldest-ever male giant panda in captivity has died at age 35 after his health deteriorated
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EU likely to bolster Apple probe with new evidence, no new charges
The Commission is now expected to send a letter of facts to Apple instead
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Israel acknowledges use of attack drones for first time
The Israeli military has confirmed one of its worst-kept secrets, publicly acknowledging for the first time that it uses unmanned aerial vehicles to carry out attacks
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Sri Lanka's newly elected President Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn into office
The six-time Prime Minister had never held the top job. But he easily won the secret ballot of lawmakers on July 20 to finish the term of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
European Union draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff
“Russia is blackmailing us. Russia is using energy as a weapon. And therefore, in any event, whether it’s a partial major cutoff of Russian gas or total cutoff of Russian gas, Europe needs to be ready,” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
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United Nations slams killings, rights abuses under Afghanistan's Taliban
In its report, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan also highlighted the poor situation of women and girls since the Taliban takeover and how they have been stripped of many of their human rights under Afghanistan's current rulers.
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Syria formally breaks diplomatic ties with Ukraine
In late June, Damascus said it would recognise the “independence and sovereignty” of Ukraine’s Russia-backed eastern Luhansk and Donetsk regions, becoming the first country to recognise the two breakaway states' independence.
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Severe repercussions to food security efforts if Ukraine conflict does not give way to dialogue, diplomacy: India
The global impact of COVID-19 and ongoing conflicts has impacted lives of ordinary people adversely, with spiralling energy and commodity prices and disruptions in global logistical supply chains,” First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Sneha Dubey said.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe elected President of Sri Lanka in Parliament vote
Ranil Wickremesinghe will now lead the country amid political tumult and a devastating economic crisis
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Qualcomm announces two new wearable platforms
They are designed for low power consumption and extended battery life, the company claimed
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India expresses concern over UNSG's report on Children and Armed Conflict
The released report mentions the situation in India under the category “Situations not on the agenda of the Security Council or other situations”.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Sri Lanka crisis live updates | Security beefed up around Parliament ahead of presidential election
Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and two others were proposed by lawmakers as the three candidates for the July 20 Presidential election
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Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
The gathering has symbolic meaning for Vladimir Putin’s domestic audience as well, showing off Russia’s international clout even as it grows increasingly isolated and plunges deeper into confrontation with the West
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The View from India | Gota flees home
Understand international affairs from the Indian perspective with View from India
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Ranil declares Emergency days ahead of parliamentary vote
Opposition calls it ‘an undemocratic, draconian act’; Parliament to elect new President tomorrow
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Final TV debate cancelled as Truss, Sunak pull out
It was cancelled following candidates’ assessment that Sunday night’s debate was not civil enough; British press characterised the exchanges as ‘vicious’
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Regulating digital currencies
Some experts and central bankers point to regulation as the way forward. And supervising stablecoins and crypto exchanges would be a much easier affair than exercising controls over individual financial crypto products.
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Researchers say Thai pro-democracy activists hit by spyware
Cybersecurity researchers have outlined cases where Thai activists involved in the country’s pro-democracy protests had their devices attacked with spyware
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Sunday, July 17, 2022
Forest fires rage in scorching southwest Europe
In France, Greece, Portugal and Spain, blaze destroys thousands of hectares of land, forces thousands from their homes and kills several emergency personnel since last week
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Pakistan to get $4 billion from friendly countries to shore up reserves: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail
Depleting reserves, a widening current account deficit and the rupee’s depreciation against the dollar have left the nation facing a balance-of-payments crisis.
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Crew killed in Ukraine cargo plane crash in northern Greece
Aircraft was carrying weapons purchased by Bangladesh
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Hindu temple, homes vandalised in Bangladesh over Facebook post: reports
Attacks on religious minorities in Muslim-majority Bangladesh have increased in recent years
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China floods leave at least 12 dead, thousands evacuated
Flash floods in southwest and northwest China have left at least a dozen dead and put thousands of others in harm’s way
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Saturday, July 16, 2022
Greater efforts needed to get routine immunisation back to pre-COVID times: World Health Organization
The World Health Organization stressed that despite concerted efforts by countries, challenges and gaps persist.
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India assures Sri Lanka continued support to democracy, stability and economic recovery
India has been the principal source of foreign assistance to Sri Lanka this year
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India assures continued support to democracy, stability and economic recovery in Sri Lanka
India has been the principal source of foreign assistance to Sri Lanka this year
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U. S. President Joe Biden meets with Arab Gulf countries to counter Iran threat
In the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, President Joe Biden will meet with heads of state from six Arab Gulf countries, plus Egypt, Jordan and Iraq for a regional summit.
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January 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts
With evidence still emerging, the House January 6 committee on Friday officials scheduled its next hearing to take place Thursday in primetime
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Weekly Crypto Roundup: seeking attention, slashed jobs, and sideways momentum
Bitcoin and Ether’s prices aren’t changing quickly, but the crypto and NFT sector certainly is
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Ensure peaceful transition of power in full respect for Constitution in Sri Lanka: United Nations
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy said it is imperative that the transition of power is accompanied by broad and inclusive consultation within and outside Parliament.
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Friday, July 15, 2022
In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'
But the U.S. President also added that the ground is ‘not ripe at the moment’ for the negotiations to restart.
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International community will not let cash-strapped Pakistan to become Sri Lanka: Media report
The IMF on July 14 confirmed that an agreement was reached with Pakistan, which is facing a serious economic crisis since last one year, to restore a stalled loan programme and also increased its size from $6 billion to $7 billion.
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Explained | Decoding the UN report on population trends, estimates
India projected to overtake China in population by 2023, Covid-19 pandemic impacted all components of population change: UN World Population Prospects 2022 report
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Xinjiang amid human rights concerns
Xi called Xinjiang a “core area and a hub” in China’s programme of building ports, railways and power stations connecting it to economies reaching from Central Asia to Eastern Europe, a report said.
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All you need to know about the British prime ministerial race
The contest is now down to five candidates after the second ballot of Conservative party lawmakers with former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak in the lead
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Pakistan polio eradication campaign in disarray, country reports 12 new cases this year
The new case — a 21-month-old boy who had the onset of paralysis on June 18 — was reported on July 14 from Union Council 2 of Mir Ali area.
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry
Washington and Israel have separately made veiled statements about possible preemptive war with Iran
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Not seeking independence but meaningful autonomy for Tibet, says the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama to stay in Ladakh for a month, expected to rile China further
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I2U2 summit: UAE to invest $2 billion to develop integrated food parks across India
The grouping is known as 'I2U2' with "I" standing for India and Israel and "U" for the US and the UAE.
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New security pact would not allow China to build military base on South Pacific nation: Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said he would not make his citizens “targets for potential military strikes.”
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Russian missile strike kills 12 south of Kyiv
Ukraine’s President called “an open act of terrorism” on the country’s civilian population in areas with no military value
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Nations discuss coordinating Ukraine war crimes probes, in Netherlands
Some 40 nations from the European Union and around the world will be represented at the conference that is hosted by Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra, International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan and European Union Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Japan leader Shinzo Abe death | Police find bullet marks near assassination site
Japan police found several of what they believe are bullet marks in the wall of a building about 90 metres away from the assassination site.
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Cash-strapped Pakistan may face serious economic crisis amid fast-depleting forex reserves
The country’s external debt servicing rose to $10.886 billion in the first three quarters of 2021-22 compared to $13.38 billion in the entire FY21.
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UK PM race most diverse in history with two British Indians on shortlist
Search for Boris Johnson’s replacement as Conservative Party Leader and British Prime Minister yields diverse candidates for the role
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Sri Lanka crisis live updates | PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed acting President: Speaker
Police fire tear gas as thousands mob Sri Lanka PM’s office; PM Ranil Wickremesinghe ‘to declare Emergency’
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Sri Lanka crisis | PM Ranil Wickremesinghe ‘to declare Emergency’, curfew imposed in Western Province
Even as Gotabaya Rajapaksa is officially yet to resign, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to declare an island-wide Emergency ‘after he becomes acting President’
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Don't fall ill: Sri Lanka doctors warn of drug shortage amid crisis
Doctors in Sri Lanka are urging their patients not to fall ill or get into accidents as the country's economic crisis leaves its trusted health care system without medicines and other vital supplies
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
International finance body plans to set down regulations for stablecoins
Citing the “recent turmoil” in the crypto market, the FSB’s statement underlined the need for common standards
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Ten injured in scuffle inside Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe's official residence occupied by protesters
The Prime Minister’s media unit in a complaint to the Kollupitiya Police Station said equipment from the media section of his official residence Temple Trees have been stolen.
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Japan leader Shinzo Abe assassination | Sri Lanka observes day of national mourning
“The national flag will fly at half-mast on state buildings while the day remains a fully working day with no holiday,” said Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration H. K. Mayadunnathe.
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Iran arrests 3rd outspoken filmmaker in escalating crackdown
Iranian authorities have arrested an internationally renowned filmmaker, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country’s celebrated cinema industry
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Ukraine war | Commercial wheat imports from India key supply line for Yemen: U.N. official
India has exported more than 2,50,000 tonnes of wheat to the West Asian country in the last three months
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Japanese say final goodbye to former leader Shinzo Abe at funeral
Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled pedestrian walks outside of the Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Shinzo Abe.
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U. S. warns it will defend ally if China breaks sea ruling
“We call again on the PRC to abide by its obligations under international law and cease its provocative behaviour,” U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, using the acronym of China's formal name.
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Monday, July 11, 2022
Sri Lankan Cabinet to resign once all-party government is formed: PMO
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s office said all members of the Cabinet have agreed to hand over their responsibilities to a new all-party government as soon as it is formed.
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Ukraine official says Russia strikes 'absolute terrorism'
Governor of the Kharkiv region Oleh Syneihubov said on Telegram that the Russian forces only hit civilian targets in three missile strikes on the northeastern city.
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U.K. PM race widens with Foreign Minister Liz Truss entering the fray
The rules of the game and the deadline for a final list of initial candidates will become clearer at the end of those discussions, chaired by senior Tory MP Sir Graham Brady
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Starlink to provide internet to ocean-going vessels, premium yachts
Starlink Maritime will provide satellite internet to merchant vessels, oil rigs, premium yachts, and more
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India refutes speculative media reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka: Indian High Commission
India said it stands with the Sri Lankan people in their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means, established institutions and constitutional framework.
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Sri Lanka talks grow urgent as political vacuum deepens
Sri Lanka is relying on aid from India and other nations as leaders try to negotiate a bailout with the IMF
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
Death toll rises to 15 in rocket attack on apartment block in Ukraine’s Donbas
Last week, Russia captured the city of Lysychansk, the last major stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Luhansk
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Six killed as rocket attack collapses apartment block in Ukraine’s Donbas
Last week, Russia captured the city of Lysychansk, the last major stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Luhansk
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Diwali target for India-U.K. FTA possible but not definite, say experts after Boris Johnson’s exit
After Johnson’s announcement of resignation, significant focus on India-U.K. ties
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Protesters in Sri Lanka claim they find millions of rupees inside President Rajapaksa’s house
The Rajapaksa brothers were hailed by many in Sri Lanka as heroes for winning the civil war against the LTTE but they are now blamed for the country's worst economic crisis
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Boris Johnson's exit unlikely to impact India-U.K. FTA talks
In April, PM Modi and his then U.K. counterpart, Boris Johnson, had set the deadline for Diwali for the negotiating teams to conclude the FTA talks
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
Shinzo Abe assassination | shooter initially planned to attack religious group leader, says police
Tetsuya Yamagami had a grudge against a religious group which he believed was linked to Shinzo Abe
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Russia to improve crypto transaction monitoring as regulation draws closer
Russia’s financial monitoring agency wants to improve its systems and identify transactions and blockchains that are currently hidden
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Will ‘redouble’ work in Indo-Pacific in memory of Shinzo Abe: Leaders of Australia, India and U.S.
Shinzo Abe played formative role in founding Quad partnership, say Modi, Biden and Albanese
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Here’s why China may not try to claim the Moon
In 2019, China became the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon
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Twitter workers brace for more ‘circus’ after Elon Musk torpedoes deal
Musk said Twitter breached multiple provisions of a $44 billion merger agreement struck in April
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Google offers concessions to avoid U.S. antitrust lawsuit, reports WSJ
Google said it was engaging with concerned regulators and had no plans to exit the ad-tech business
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Friday, July 8, 2022
Race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson picks up momentum
There are now four confirmed contenders, including Tory backbench MP Steve Baker, since Johnson announced his resignation as Tory leader on Thursday.
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“Japan is back”: How Shinzo Abe restored Japan’s global standing
Shinzo Abe’s untimely passing brings down the curtain on the career of a leader who redefined Japanese politics and diplomacy.
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Obituary | Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces
Shizo Abe, who left office in 2020, was shot and killed on Friday during an election campaign speech
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Shinzo Abe, former Japan Prime Minister, dies after being shot while making a speech
A man opened fire on Shinzo Abe from behind with an apparently homemade gun as he spoke at a drab traffic island in the western city of Nara, Japanese media showed
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Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna introduces legislation in U.S. House on CAATSA sanctions waiver to India
CAATSA is a tough U.S. law that authorises the administration to impose sanctions on countries that purchase major defence hardware from Russia
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A timeline of the career of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Here is a look at some key dates in former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s life and career
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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Watch | All about Bangladesh’s largest bridge
A video on the Padma Multipurpose Bridge, the largest bridge in Bangladesh
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COVID-19 | South Korean group floats balloons toward North amid animosities
Park Sang-hak, a North Korean defector-turned-activist, said his group floated 20 balloons carrying 20,000 masks and tens of thousands of vitamin C and fever-reducing tablets from a South Korean border town.
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Daily Quiz | On Dalai Lama
The present and 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born on July 6, 1935 in Taktser, China. Here’s a quiz on the spiritual leader
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Sri Lanka central bank raises rates, targets inflation despite contraction in economy
With foreign exchange reserves at a record low, the island nation is struggling to pay for essentials such as food, medicine and fuel.
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Explained | What is the G7-led climate club?
The G7 has proposed to set up an international climate club. What are its aims and who are the potential members?
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Palestinian president and Hamas chief hold rare meeting in Algeria
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh — who officially last met face-to-face in Doha in October 2016 — were brought together in a meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune
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WNBA | Brittney Griner’s plea for help from Russia ‘very personal’ to Biden: White House
American basketball star Brittney Griner, who was arrested on February 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil, had written to U. S. President Joe Biden pleading for help. The White House has confirmed he has read it
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Ex-TikTok gaming head to launch blockchain games startup as big players keep away
More entrepreneurs and investors are looking into blockchain games, where NFTs are traded
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United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appoints Lt. Gen. Subramanian as Force Commander of UN Mission in South Sudan
Lt. Gen. Mohan Subramanian has a “distinguished military career with the Indian Army spanning over 36 years.”
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Google to launch fact-check academy, add five new languages to news initiative training
The new languages include Punjabi, Assamese, Gujarati, Odia, and Malayalam
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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Kaali Poster Row: In line of fire over poster, director says she will speak 'without fear'
With hashtags like ‘Arrest Leena Manimekalai’ trending and police complaints filed by leaders in the Hindu community, the poster for the documentary “Kaali” has caused controversy over its depiction of the goddess.
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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka to present debt restructure plan to IMF by August
PM Wickresinghe outlines roadmap to carry Sri Lanka out of its crisis.
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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." ...
Russia-Ukraine crisis live | Gas consumption set to contract due to Russia: IEA
Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on July 5
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Daily Quiz | On man-made landmarks in U.S.
July 4 is the U.S. Independence Day. A quiz on famous man-made landmarks in the vast country.
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Monday, July 4, 2022
FOX NEWS: Armorer demonstrates how to identify a dummy round
Armorer demonstrates how to identify a dummy round
Dummy rounds on film and TV sets generally look identical to real ones, experts say. A visual inspection isn’t enough according to armorer Bryan Carpenter, but they make a distinguishing rattling...
FOX NEWS: Ray Liotta reveals why Frank Sinatra’s daughters mailed him a horse head
Ray Liotta reveals why Frank Sinatra’s daughters mailed him a horse head
Nancy and Tina Sinatra sent Liotta a message inspired by the famous scene in "The Godfather....
Astronaut study reveals effects of space travel on human bones
The study focused on bone loss, its impact on astronauts, and their recovery back on Earth
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Sunday, July 3, 2022
Pakistan’s trade deficit hits record-high of $48.66 billion as imports soar
The trade deficit reached an alarming level despite a ban on more than 800 non-essential luxury items in May by the Shehbaz Sharif government
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Russian forces capture Ukraine’s Luthansk province, says Defence Minister
Ukrainian fighters spent weeks trying to defend Lysychansk and to keep it from falling to Russia
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FOX NEWS: Armorer demonstrates how to identify a dummy round
Armorer demonstrates how to identify a dummy round
Dummy rounds on film and TV sets generally look identical to real ones, experts say. A visual inspection isn’t enough according to armorer Bryan Carpenter, but they make a distinguishing rattling...
FOX NEWS: Ray Liotta reveals why Frank Sinatra’s daughters mailed him a horse head
Ray Liotta reveals why Frank Sinatra’s daughters mailed him a horse head
Nancy and Tina Sinatra sent Liotta a message inspired by the famous scene in "The Godfather....
FOX NEWS: NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape
NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape
Fox News senior correspondent Laura Ingle reports on a Republican truck driver’s shocking win over the Democrat state Senate president...
19 killed after bus falls into deep ravine in southwest Pakistan
An official says a passenger bus slid off a mountain road and fell 200 feet into a ravine in heavy rain
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
Pakistan police arrest nine terrorists from Punjab Province
Last week, the Counter-Terrorism Department arrested 11 terrorists most of them belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan from Punjab Province
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Ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong; dozens of crew in danger
The Hong Kong service sent two fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters for the rescue effort.
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FOX NEWS: Josie Canseco suffers a wardrobe malfunction while celebrating her 25th birthday
Josie Canseco suffers a wardrobe malfunction while celebrating her 25th birthday
Model Josie Canseco had all eyes on her while celebrating her 25th birthday at Delilah in West Hollywood...
FOX NEWS: Brigitte Bardot fined by French court for calling La Reunion islanders ‘degenerate savages’
Brigitte Bardot fined by French court for calling La Reunion islanders ‘degenerate savages’
This isn’t the first time that the actress-turned-animal rights activist has faced legal woes over allegations of racism...
FOX NEWS: Armorer demonstrates how to identify a dummy round
Armorer demonstrates how to identify a dummy round
Dummy rounds on film and TV sets generally look identical to real ones, experts say. A visual inspection isn’t enough according to armorer Bryan Carpenter, but they make a distinguishing rattling...
FOX NEWS: Ray Liotta reveals why Frank Sinatra’s daughters mailed him a horse head
Ray Liotta reveals why Frank Sinatra’s daughters mailed him a horse head
Nancy and Tina Sinatra sent Liotta a message inspired by the famous scene in "The Godfather....
Friday, July 1, 2022
Watch | What is the ‘Roe vs Wade’ case?
A video explaining USA’s history with abortion rulings by the Supreme Court, starting with the landmark Roe vs Wade case
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Taliban supreme leader prays for Afghanistan's earthquake victims
The tremor in June killed more than 1,000 people in the eastern part of the country.
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North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
South Korea’s Unification Ministry said there was no chance South Korean balloons might have spread the virus to North Korea.
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Facebook users could soon experience NFTs on the platform
The update comes during a crypto bear market which saw asset prices nosedive
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U.S. approves SpaceX’s Starlink internet for use with ships, boats, planes
The company has focused heavily in recent years on courting airlines around Starlink for in-flight WiFi, having inked its first such deals in recent months with Hawaiian Airlines and semi-private jet service JSX
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