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....
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
On Princess Diana’s 25th death anniversary, fans pay tribute outside Kensington Palace
Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36, stunning people around the world who felt they knew the princess after seeing her successes and struggles play out in the media for 17 years
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G20 Environment Ministers in Bali spur global climate action
Indonesia's environment minister says the world is already facing a climate crisis
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In Pakistan, fears of waterborne diseases as floods recede
Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif in a visit to the flood-hit Swat Valley promised the rehabilitation of every person displaced by the flood
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G20 environment ministers in Bali spur global climate action
Indonesia's environment minister says the world is already facing a climate crisis
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Saudi woman gets 45 years in prison for social media use
The sentence for Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani follows international outcry over a similar 34-year prison sentence handed to Salma al-Shehab, a Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in England
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Inflation hits 9.1% in countries using euro currency
Inflation is at the highest levels since record-keeping for the euro began in 1997
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Rishi Sunak pledges to work ‘night and day’ for vision as UK PM race enters finale
The former Chancellor will go head-to-head with his rival Foreign Secretary Liz Truss for one last time as they fight it out for any remaining Tory members yet to cast their ballots before voting closes on Friday evening.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
WHO director in Asia accused of racism, abuse put on leave
Kasai’s removal comes months after an AP investigation revealed that dozens of staffers accused him of racist, abusive and unethical behavior
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Iran closes border to Iraq, flights stop amid violent unrest
Iraq's military said four rockets were launched into the heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq's government where armed clashes raged overnight
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Australia demands Apple, Meta, Microsoft share anti-abuse steps, threatens fines
The internet firms have been under pressure around the world to find a way to monitor encrypted messaging and streaming services for child abuse material without encroaching on user privacy
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Watch | How bad is the heatwave in China?
A video on the heatwave in China
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U.S. President Joe Biden calls veterans before Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary
Joe Biden spoke to the leaders of AfghanEvac and Honour the Promise groups to express his appreciation for their work resettling Afghan allies in the United States since the U.S. ended the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
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Monday, August 29, 2022
Pakistan court suspends PEMRA's ban on live telecast of Imran Khan's speeches
The electronic media watchdog banned satellite television channels from broadcasting live speeches of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan after he threatened state institutions and made provocative statements while addressing a rally in Islamabad on August 20.
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Engine problem leads NASA to scrub launch of new moon rocket
The next launch attempt will not take place until Friday at the earliest and could be off until next month.
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Iraqi Shia cleric Sadr says he'll retire, sparks fear of unrest
Shortly after Muqtada al-Sadr announced his “final” retirement from politics, hundreds of his followers rushed to the government palace
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Pakistan dismisses Afghan Minister's allegation about allowing use of its airspace by U.S. for drone attacks
Mohammad Yaqoob told reporters in Kabul that the U.S. drones have been entering Afghanistan via Pakistan's airspace.
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MoRTH standardises process for issuing international driving permit
Until now, many India citizens faced difficulties with their respective international driving permit in foreign countries
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‘Only yes means yes’: Spain tightens rape law
Until now, rape victims in Spain needed to prove that they had been subjected to violence or intimidation
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Data | Six months of Russia-Ukraine war: Over 6.65 million Ukrainians fled to Europe, over 5,500 civilians killed
According to the OHCHR, in the last six months, more than 5,500 civilians were killed, while more than 7,500 were injured in Ukraine, due to Russia’s invasion of the country
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Sunday, August 28, 2022
Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan vows to continue rallies against rivals, fight for 'real freedom'
Mr. Khan has been criticised recently for holding public rallies when Pakistan is reeling under a severe flood that has claimed the lives of over 1,000 thousand people so far.
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Criticism of India for Russian oil imports reflection of West’s double standards: Russia
Historically, Russia has not been a major source of fossil fuel for India but the imports of discounted Russian crude oil have seen a massive increase in the last few months.
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Five-member Islamabad HC bench to try Imran Khan for contempt proceedings: Report
The IHC on August 23 issued a show-cause notice to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf chief for threatening the district and sessions court judge Zeba Chaudhry
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Pakistan flooding | Over 1,000 killed in ‘serious climate catastrophe’
Sherry Rehman, a top Pakistani climate official, said Pakistan is experiencing a “serious climate catastrophe, one of the hardest in the decade”
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Watch | What is the West Nile virus?
A video explainer on the West Nile virus
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In Frames | Europe’s bitter summer
The continent has been ravaged by water shortage and heat stress
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Saturday, August 27, 2022
Taiwan says China continuing military activities around island
The Taiwanese defence ministry said no Chinese aircraft had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine's state nuclear company Energoatom energy agency said Russian troops again shelled the grounds of the plant complex in the last 24 hours
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Malaysia court slams leak of alleged verdict of ex-PM Najib Razak's wife Rosmah Mansor
The High Court is due to deliver its verdict Thursday in Rosmah Mansor's graft trial
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warns about Russian, Chinese interest in Arctic
During a visit to Canada's north, Jens Stoltenberg said the shortest path to North America for Russian missiles and bombers is over the North Pole.
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Flood-ravaged Pakistan to deploy Army to assist in rescue and relief work
So far 982 people have been killed due to floods across Pakistan. As many as 45 persons died in the last 24 hours, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.
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Explained | China’s record heatwave, drought and the fallout
China’s longest sustained heatwave and drought has disrupted water supply and caused a power crunch leading to factory shutdowns
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Friday, August 26, 2022
British people will always be a friend of France, says Macron
"If France and Britain cannot say whether they are friends or enemies...then we are headed for serious problems," he added.
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FOX NEWS: Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing
Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing
Rep. Mike Johnson, witnesses debate Texas abortion la...
FOX NEWS: Democrats push to pass Biden spending agenda
Democrats push to pass Biden spending agenda
Top House Democrats are scrambling to get their caucus to vote for their reconciliation spending bill and the bipartisan infrastructure bill; Chad Pergram reports on the latest...
FOX NEWS: Sen. Braun: Spending bill vote will be the culmination of Pelosi’s ‘most embarrassing’ political moment
Sen. Braun: Spending bill vote will be the culmination of Pelosi’s ‘most embarrassing’ political moment
Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., discusses the House meeting ahead of the vote on Biden’s spending bil...
FOX NEWS: J.D. Vance: CNN fundamentally looks down on and mocks the average American
J.D. Vance: CNN fundamentally looks down on and mocks the average American
The Ohio GOP Senate candidate explains why taking on the elite is an important issue...
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...
FOX NEWS: Sen. Rand Paul, MD: NIH lied and continues to lie about 'gain of function' research and COVID
Sen. Rand Paul, MD: NIH lied and continues to lie about 'gain of function' research and COVID
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) did not fund 'gain-of-function’ research in Wuhan and even if they did, the...
Thursday, August 25, 2022
China faces jobs crunch as growth slows
Hiring has fallen as China’s growth slowed to 0.4% in the second quarter, weighed down by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Rohingya mark fifth anniversary of exodus to Bangladesh
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees are marking the fifth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar to Bangladesh
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‘Navy-to-Navy cooperation one of the most dynamic, significant components for India-U.S. defence ties’: Ambassador Sandhu
Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s remarks came during the historic visit of INS Satpura to San Diego last week
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Japan national police chief resigns over Shinzo Abe assassination
"There were shortcomings in the security plans and the risk assessments on which they were based, and direction from the field commander was insufficient," Itaru Nakamura told reporters.
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Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak returns to court for 1MDB trial
Najib Razak faces dozens of charges of criminal breach of trust, graft, abuse of power and money laundering in a total of five criminal cases linked to 1MDB
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Japan considering development of new nuclear reactors
Fumio Kishida made the comment at a “green transformation” conference on bolstering the country’s efforts to curb emissions of greenhouse gases.
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PM Prayuth Chan-ocha must suspend active duties: Thailand court
The court agreed unanimously that there is reason to consider a petition from Opposition lawmakers arguing he has exceeded his term limit and should step down.
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Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war
Ukrainian authorities ban large-scale gatherings fearing Russian missile attacks on Independence Day
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United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2023: USCIS
“Petitions filed for current H-1B workers who have been counted previously against the cap, and who still retain their cap number, are exempt from the FY 2023 H-1B cap,” USCIS said.
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Watch | These Hong Kongers are bonding over kabaddi
A video on how young Hong Kong students are bonding over the ancient Indian game, Kabaddi.
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Explained | Who is Xiao Jianhua, the Chinese billionaire given a 13-year prison sentence?
The Chinese-Canadian tycoon was convicted of a string of financial offences
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Sixteen graves of minority Ahmadi community desecrated in Pakistan’s Punjab province
Pakistan’s Parliament in 1974 declared the Ahmadi community as non-Muslims
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Sri Lanka bans import of 300 items of consumer goods to stabilise economy
Talks with IMF commence
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Malaysia top court upholds ex-PM Najib Razak's graft conviction
Najib Razak faces a total of 42 charges in five separate trials linked to 1MDB, and his wife is also on trial on corruption charges
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I want to change U.K.-India relationship to make it more two-way: Rishi Sunak
“We know the U. K.-India relationship is important. We represent the living bridge between our two countries,” he said, in response to a question about bilateral ties from CFIN co-chair Reena Ranger.
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Australia will launch inquiry aimed at preventing Prime Ministers gaining secret powers: Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese’s predecessor Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministerial roles between March 2020 and May 2021, usually without the knowledge of the original Minister.
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Six months on, Ukraine fights war, faces painful aftermath
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022
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Explained | What is the West Nile virus, causing the latest health scare in New York City?
How dangerous is the West Nile virus?
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Najib Razak seeks to remove Malaysia's top judge from graft appeal
In a new twist, Najib Razak said in his application that the husband of Chief Justice Maimun Tuan Mat, who is leading a five-member Federal Court Bench, had been critical about his leadership over the 1MDB scandal.
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Monday, August 22, 2022
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan gets three-day protective bail in terrorism case
Imran Khan was booked for speech at Islamabad rally
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moves court for pre-arrest bail in terrorism case
Imran Khan was booked for speech at Islamabad rally
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Supporters gather at home of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan, aiming to foil arrest
Pakistan’s electronic media regulator has banned the live transmission of Imran Khan’s speeches as being inflammatory
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India in advanced stage of talks with U.S. for procuring MQ-9B drones
The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 "Reaper" which was used to launch a modified version of the Hellfire missile that eliminated al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
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Qatar detains workers protesting late pay before FIFA World Cup 2022
Video footage posted online showed some 60 workers angry about their salaries protesting on August 14 outside of the Doha offices of Al Bandary International Group
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Sunday, August 21, 2022
Daughter of ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue killed in suspected car bomb attack, Ukraine denies involvement
Darya Dugina, daughter of prominent ideologue Alexander Dugin, was killed after a suspected explosive device detonated on the Toyota Land Cruiser she was travelling in
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Pakistan singer Nayyara Noor, adored by millions from both sides of the border, dies aged 71
Born in Guwahati in 1950, Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor was adored by millions from both Pakistan and India
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Taiwan says five Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says Chinese ships also detected
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Sri Lanka’s main Opposition party says ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa must be tried for ‘misusing funds’
Rajapaksa’s government was accused of misusing the $1 billion loan facility extended by India as part of its financial assistance to help the cash-strapped island nation deal with its unprecedented economic crisis
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Pakistan media watchdog imposes ban on broadcasting ex-PM Imran Khan’s live speeches
Imran Khan in a recent rally threatened to file cases against top police officials, a woman magistrate, Election Commission of Pakistan and political opponents
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Saturday, August 20, 2022
Russia's watchdog imposes measures against TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, Discord, Pinterest
Russia has repeatedly threatened to fine sites that violate harsh new laws criminalising the spreading of "false information" about the Russian army
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Want permanent peace with India: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
‘War never an option to resolve Kashmir issue,’ he says during an interaction with students from Harvard University.
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Explained | Nicaragua and its current conflict with the Catholic Church
Is Daniel Ortega’s government in Nicaragua targeting members of the Catholic Church?
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Fact check: WHO debunks dubious claims made in fake BBC monkeypox graphic
Close on the heels of the World Health Organisation declaring monkeypox a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’, a post containing various dubious claims about the disease has gone viral on social media.
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Senior U. S. Treasury official to visit India, to focus on strong bilateral economic relationship, energy security
“Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo will travel to Mumbai from August 24-25 and New Delhi on August 26 for meetings and events,” U. S. Treasury Department said.
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Friday, August 19, 2022
Sri Lankan ruling party urges Ranil Wickremesinghe to facilitate return of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
The SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said the request was made at a meeting held with President Wickremesinghe on August 18.
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Taiwan says it has not been informed of 'Chip 4' meeting
Taiwan is a major semiconductor producer and home to the world's largest contract chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Vietnam orders tech firms to store user data onshore as it tightens cybersecurity rules
The new rules will apply to social media companies like Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Meta's Facebook, and telecommunications operators
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FOX NEWS: Biden admin to fine businesses for unvaccinated employees
Biden admin to fine businesses for unvaccinated employees
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., on Biden administration pushing workplace vaccine mandates. Garcia also addresses U.S. allies and citizens still trapped in Afghanistan...
Janmashtami | 'You have the same rights as I have', Bangladesh PM Hasina tells Hindus
‘Please don’t undermine yourselves,’ she says.
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
Kabul mosque blast | Death toll now 21: police
A Taliban police spokesman in Afghanistan’s capital says the toll from a mosque bombing has risen to 21 people killed with 33 others wounded in the attack
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China, Japan officials meet amid Taiwan tensions
Japan issued diplomatic protests over China’s firing of missiles into its exclusive economic zone during the drills, which saw Chinese warplanes and navy ships cross the middle zone of the Taiwan Strait that has long been a buffer between the sides.
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U.S. congressional delegation in Kenya amid election crisis
The delegation has arrived in Kenya on the heels of the latest electoral crisis for East Africa’s most stable democracy
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16 dead, 36 missing in flash flood in western China
Chinese state media say that 16 people have died and 36 others are missing after a flash flood in western China’s Qinghai Province
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Taiwan, China hold opposing military drills amid tensions
Taiwan is staging military exercises to show its ability to resist Chinese pressure to accept Beijing's political control over the island
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British workers need to work harder: Liz Truss in leaked audio
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are competing for Conservative Party leadership and U.K. Prime Minister’s post
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‘India is buying Ukrainian blood by purchasing Russian crude oil’: Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Ukraine expected more practical support from India, said Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
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Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
“Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive at advertising company Dentsu, is suspected of receiving bribes from the former head of Aoki Holdings Inc. and two company employees,” the prosecutors’ office said.
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Secret powers needed during coronavirus crisis: Former Australian PM Scott Morrison
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking an opinion from the solicitor-general on the legality of some of Scott Morrison’s moves.
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FIFA ban of AIFF: Gokulam Kerala disallowed from taking part at AFC Club championship, PM’s intervention sought
FIFA has banned AIFF for undue influence from third parties
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Chinese vessel reaches Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port
The vessel was earlier scheduled to dock at the China-backed Hambantota port on August 11 for “replenishment”, according to officials. Its arrival was postponed by five days.
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U.S., South Korea to begin expanded military drills next week
The drills underscore Washington and Seoul's commitment to restore large-scale training after they cancelled some of their regular drills and downsized others to computer simulations in recent years to create space for diplomacy with Pyongyang and because of COVID-19 concerns.
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The View From India | Navigating Taiwan controversy, China ties
Understand international affairs from the Indian perspective with View from India
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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....
Monday, August 15, 2022
Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount
Taliban fighters, some hoisting rifles or the white banners of their movement, staged small victory parades on foot, bicycles and motor cycles in the streets of the capital
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Independence Day messages from Putin, Biden, Macron and other leaders
In a break from the past, PM Modi made no reference to foreign policy, challenges from Pakistan, China in his Independence Day speech
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China announces new drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China says it wants to use peaceful means to bring Taiwan under its control
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Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi on more corruption charges
Aung San Suu Kyi denied all the charges, and her lawyers are expected to appeal
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Iran denies being involved in attack on Salman Rushdie
Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the remarks in a briefing to journalists
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Sunday, August 14, 2022
U.K. Prime Minister race | Liz Truss in commanding lead over Rishi Sunak
After voting closes on the evening of September 2, the winner between the two finalists will be declared on September 5
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At least one dead, 20 injured in explosion at Armenian market
The blast, the cause of which was not immediately known, ripped through the retail market in Surmalu in Armenia
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Egypt’s Coptic Church, citing health officials, says fire at Cairo church kills at least 41 people
Ambulances ferried the casualties to nearby hospitals.
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Sri Lankan Navy rejects reports of conducting war games with Pakistan
The navy said that it will hold a "Passage Exercise" in the western seas with PNS Taimur as it leaves the island nation.
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Watch | Inside Afghanistan’s secret school
A video on how Afghan girls pursuing education at secret schools
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Saturday, August 13, 2022
Ukrainian minister says Russia blocking access to medicines
The destruction of hospitals and infrastructure along with the displacement of an estimated 7 million people inside the country also have interfered with other forms of treatment, according to United Nations and Ukrainian officials.
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U.K. PM race: Minister switches sides from Rishi Sunak to Liz Truss
Sir Robert Buckland said he now believes Ms. Truss is the "right person to take the country forward".
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Pakistan to attend SCO counter-terror drills in India: Foreign Office
The exercise scheduled to be held in Manesar in Haryana will see participation from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, besides India
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Moscow warns of end to Russia-U.S. relations if assets seized
‘Americans are increasingly becoming more and more a direct party in the Ukraine conflict.’
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Weekly Crypto Roundup: titans clash, hacks continue, and sanctions hit home
The week came to a close with Bitcoin (BTC) just under $24,000, as was the case last week. And Ether (ETH) jumped over 24% this week to rest at under $1,900. However, major crypto events in the past few days had more to do with crypto exchanges and their owners
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Iran conservative media hail Salman Rushdie attacker
Salman Rushdie still on ventilator, may lose an eye
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IMF money to arrive in Pakistan by August-end: report
The development follows the completion of the $4 billion in bilateral financing from four friendly nations, including China and Saudi Arabi
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Friday, August 12, 2022
Five Chinese state-owned companies to delist from NYSE amid U.S. tensions
The firms, which in May were flagged by the U.S. as failing to meet auditing standards, will keep their listings in Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets
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'Unsurprisingly, Boris Johnson has not returned my calls': Rishi Sunak
Mr. Sunak stood firm on his refusal to lower taxes right away and was applauded when he said it was not right “to put GBP 50 billion on the credit card and leave it for the children and grandchildren to pay off”.
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Militant's death brings Gaza toll to 49 from latest fighting
The total number of Palestinians killed in the latest flare-up rose to 49, including 17 children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
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Timeline of events in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
The Taliban’s capture of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021 brought the hardline movement back into power in Afghanistan nearly 20 years after they were toppled by the U.S. invasion following the 9/11 attacks
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Johnson & Johnson to end global sales of talc-based baby powder from 2023
In 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced that it would stop selling its talc Baby Powder in the United States and Canada
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U.K. government officially declares drought in parts of England
The last drought in England was in 2018
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Indonesia, U.S. troops hold live-fire drill as China tensions mount
The United States and its Asian allies have expressed growing concern about China's increasing assertiveness in the Pacific
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Afghan girls face uncertain future after one year of no school
26% of girls are showing signs of depression, says a survey.
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
Alleged ISIS fourth “Beatle” charged with terror offences in U.K.
Aine Davis has spent more than six years in a Turkish prison and is alleged to be the fourth member of the ISIS gang that tortured and murdered western hostages in Iraq and Syria
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Death toll from weekend Israel-Gaza fighting rises to 47
Israeli aircraft struck targets in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group fired more than a thousand rockets over three days of fighting, the worst cross-border violence since an 11-day war with Hamas last year.
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Tornado Cash virtual currency mixer hit by U.S. sanctions
The Ethereum-based platform is believed to have been used to launder over $7 billion in virtual currencies
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Understanding the U.S.’s gun violence epidemic | Data Point podcast
The frequency of mass shootings in the United States continues to grow. This episode breaks down the history, politics and trauma surrounding the gun violence issue.
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U. S. cannot allow China’s ‘new normal’ to pressure Taiwan with military drills: Nancy Pelosi
"What we saw with China is that they were trying to establish sort of a new normal. And we just can't let that happen," Ms. Pelosi told a news conference on August 10, referring to the provocative drills.
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U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights
Antony Blinken comes to Rwanda at a particularly difficult time for Africa's Great Lakes region, with the small central African nation at odds with vast neighbour Congo over allegations that both governments support rebels opposed to each other.
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North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
Some experts believe North Korea has manipulated the scale of the COVID-19 outbreak to help Mr. Kim maintain absolute control of the country
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Five dead, 750 escape in rebel attack on eastern Congo prison
Officials in eastern Congo say that at least five people, including two policemen, were killed in an attack on a prison in which about 750 inmates escaped in Butembo town
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Japan PM Fumio Kishida names new Cabinet, shifting some over church ties
The Cabinet renewal was the second in just 10 months since Mr. Kishida took office following the July election victory that had been expected to ensure long-term stability until 2025.
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Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks, in Greece
Those rescued said the boat had set sail from the Antalya area on the southern Turkish coast and was aiming for Italy when it ran into trouble during the night.
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China reaffirms threat of military force to annex Taiwan
An English-language version of the Chinese statement said Beijing would “work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification."
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South Korea to probe app store operators over suspected in-app payment violations
Potential fines for infractions could be as high as 2% of the average annual revenue from related business practices, the law says.
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Daily Quiz | On Singapore
A quiz on the occasion of the National Day of Singapore celebrated every year on August 9
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Nagasaki marks atomic bombing anniversary amid nuclear war fears
Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue, in his speech on August 9 at the Peace Park, said nuclear weapons can be used as long as they exist and their elimination is the only way to save the future of humankind.
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U.S. issues sanctions on Tornado Cash, virtual currency mixing firm linked to crypto hacks
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which has allegedly helped to launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019
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Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman says U. S. ''doubling down'' on Pacific
“The future will be written here in the Pacific,” Wendy Sherman said at an agreement-signing event in New Zealand's capital, Wellington.
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One year after Afghanistan war, U.S. President Joe Biden struggles to find footing
The Afghanistan debacle was just the start of a series of crises for U.S. President Joe Biden
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The View from India | The Taiwan Strait crisis
Understand international affairs from the Indian perspective with View from India
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Sunday, August 7, 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022 | 10 Sri Lankans vanish, says official
Three of them — judoka Chamila Dilani, her manager Asela de Silva, and wrestler Shanith Chathuranga — had disappeared last week.
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Commonwealth Games 2022 | 10 Sri Lankans vanish, says official
Three of them — judoka Chamila Dilani, her manager Asela de Silva, and wrestler Shanith Chathuranga — had disappeared last week.
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FOX NEWS: Biden mocked for apology, described as weak leader on world stage
Biden mocked for apology, described as weak leader on world stage
Federalist columnist Eddie Scarry on Chinese newspaper mocking Biden for his apologetic and weak demeanor among world leaders...
China seeks urgent meeting as Sri Lanka defers docking of high-tech vessel: Report
As per some Sri Lankan media reports, President Ranil Wickremesinghe held a closed-door meeting with China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking
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Bangladesh seeks China help to repatriate Rohingya refugees
China pledged to work continuously to resolve the Rohingya crisis
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China keeps up pressure on Taiwan with fourth day of drills
The People's Liberation Army said the exercises focused on testing its long-range air and ground strikes
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Saturday, August 6, 2022
Actress Anne Heche hospitalised after fiery car crash: U.S. media
“Six Days, Seven Nights”, “Donnie Brasco” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” actress Anne Heche has been hospitalised in critical condition after crashing her car into a Los Angeles home
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Life expectancy in African region increases by 10 years, biggest in world: World Health Organization
While the increase in life expectancy in Africa is still well below the global average of 64, over the same period, global healthy life expectancy increased by only five years, a report said.
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Explained | Why Kenya's presidential election is important
Voters in Kenya are choosing a successor to President Uhuru Kenyatta next week
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Ukrainian unit digs in for Russian assault on eastern city
While the lull provided Sloviansk's remaining residents a reprieve after regular shellings between April and July, some unit members say it could be a prelude to renewed attacks
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Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
Taiwan says China’s military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island, after multiple Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait
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Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa reaches out to UAE, Saudi Arabia for crucial bailout package
“It is believed that the International Monetary Fund has asked Pakistan to provide firm guarantees that its friends would provide $4 billion for its external requirements,” a media report said.
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Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire after deadly strikes
The fighting that began on August 5 with Israel's dramatic targeted killing of a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad continued throughout the night, drawing the sides closer to an all-out war.
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Friday, August 5, 2022
China halts climate, military ties with U.S. over Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
China had announced unspecified sanctions on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her visit earlier this week to Taiwan
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U.K. PM race: Rishi Sunak wins over voters in TV debate
Former Finance Minister stuck to his central plank and focussed his message on the need to get a grip on soaring inflation before cutting taxes.
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China sanctions Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit, says foreign ministry
Nancy Pelosi was the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the self-governing island in 25 years.
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China military drills are 'significant escalation', says Antony Blinken
China's military drills were launched following a visit earlier this week by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan that infuriated Beijing.
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Violence in Phnom Penh | ASEAN Foreign Ministers criticise Myanmar, but with weaker language than expected
ASEAN has been trying to implement a five-point consensus it reached on Myanmar last year, calling for dialogue among all concerned parties, provision of humanitarian assistance and an immediate cessation of violence, among other things.
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China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan
The Foreign Ministry said Vice-Minister Deng Li made “solemn representations” over what he called “wanton interference in China’s internal affairs.”
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Wildfires in Europe burn second-biggest area on record
A dozen European countries have suffered major blazes this year, forcing thousands to evacuate and destroying homes and businesses
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The importance of Ayman al-Zawahiri’s assassination | In Focus podcast
R. Kumar speaks to us on the targeted killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, and what it means for al-Qaeda and the Taliban
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Africa trip is to help Uganda, Ghana, Cape Verde; not to compete with Russia, China: U. S. Ambassador to United Nations Linda
Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the trip is not part of global competition but it is part of a series of high-level U. S. engagements “that aim to affirm and strengthen our partnerships and relationships with African leaders and peoples.”
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New York-based Human Rights Watch says Sri Lanka harassed, intimidated protesters
“The Sri Lankan government's crackdown on peaceful dissent appears to be a misguided and unlawful attempt to divert attention from the need to address the country's urgent economic crisis,” said Meenakshi Ganguly, Human Rights Watch's South Asia director.
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Chip makers have a message for car makers: Your turn to pay
Newly created teams at the likes of General Motors, Volkswagen and Ford are negotiating directly with chipmakers
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Bilawal Bhutto stops over in Chittagong on way to Cambodia
Rare informal interaction expected to lead to formal meetings between Bangladesh and Pakistan
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
China has right to take measures to protect ‘sovereignty’: Russia
Earlier, Russia expressed full solidarity with China.
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Global consumer service robotics market to continue to grow through 2025, report says
The research firm estimated that the market for personal and education category robots would exceed $4.5 billion by 2025
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Russia's Foreign Minister makes official visit to Myanmar
Sergey Lavrov met with his counterpart, Wunna Maung Lwin and other top Myanmar officials shortly after his arrival in the capital, Naypyitaw, Russia's Foreign Ministry wrote on Twitter.
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Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe calls for all-party govt to overcome economic crisis
The Sri Lankan President thanked PM Modi for India's support to his country in the tough times.
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Daily Quiz | on Indian-origin leaders
Rishi Sunak is one of two Conservative Party contenders to the post of Prime Minister (and leader of the party). Here’s a quiz on Indian-origin/descent leaders in other countries
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
3 more arrested for torching Wickremesinghe’s residence in Colombo during anti-government protests
On July 9, anti-government protesters set Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence at Cambridge Place on fire
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WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
If convicted, Brittney Griner could face 10 years in prison.
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Former PM Imran Khan received illegal funds from abroad: Pakistan Election Commission
In a case that has dragged on for years, Mr. Khan’s party was accused of receiving funds from abroad, which is illegal in Pakistan
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U.S. SEC charges 11 individuals in $300 million crypto pyramid scheme
Forsage’s website allowed millions of retail investors to enter into transactions via smart contracts
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Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death is proof it is possible to root out terrorism without being at war: Barack Obama
The former U. S. President said, “I hope it provides a small measure of peace to the 9/11 families and everyone else who has suffered at the hands of al-Qaeda,” Mr. Obama said in a tweet.
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Monday, August 1, 2022
Threat of protests, violent escalation stirs panic in Iraq
The counter-protest was called for by the Coordination Framework, an alliance lead by Shiite parties close to Iran.
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Watch | Why are giraffes disappearing from Africa?
A video on the dwindling giraffe population in Africa
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First ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa
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