“They have conducted a thorough inspection of the building and the team was also monitoring mobile phone data and laptops of employees and officers of the PM House and Office," a media report said.
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Russian strike kills 25 as Kremlin looks to annex more Ukraine regions
Russia has pounded Ukrainian cities with missiles, rockets and suicide drones ahead of celebrations to mark the folding of more seized Ukrainian territory into Russia itself
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Thailand court clears way for PM Prayuth to return from suspension
Mr. Prayuth, 68, had been suspended from office while the court deliberated the case.
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Montenegro expels six Russian diplomats amid probe into alleged spying, Kremlin shuts consulate
Moscow retaliated by closing its consulate in Montenegro ‘indefinitely’, Russia’s embassy in the small Balkan nation said in a statement
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India and Pakistan should work together on climate change: Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal
He said that given the situation his country is in due to floods, "it’s time that both India and Pakistan work together on the issue of climate change"
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Blast at education institute in Afghanistan’s Kabul kills at least 19
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
'Extraordinary' elephant that survived poaching dies in drought-hit Kenya
"Monsoon" was euthanised by vets after collapsing several times in poor health in Samburu in northern Kenya
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At least four killed, 44 wounded in Israeli raid in West Bank: Palestine officials
The Palestinian Health Ministry said at least four people were killed and 44 others wounded during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin
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‘Humiliated’ and ‘harassed’: Ukrainians recount life under occupation
The Ukrainian army retook Vysokopillya and three other villages on September 12, during a major counter-offensive on the southern front
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U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss defends economic plan that sent pound tumbling
:Liz Truss said that “we had to take urgent action to get our economy growing, get Britain moving and also deal with inflation.”
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India’s catch-22 dilemma on relations with Iran
Iran is vital for India’s energy security and connectivity plans — but New Delhi is in a bind on how to balance its cooperation with Tehran with its other bilateral ties
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Five years on, how #MeToo shook the world
It caught fire in the wake of an explosive New York Times investigation about film producer Harvey Weinstein who, had for years been raping and assaulting women, many in the industry, and getting away with it
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Limited democracy, unlimited theocracy
When Khomeini established his clerical rule after Iran’s 1979 revolution, many expected the new regime to collapse. On the contrary, Khomeini purged internal dissent and consolidated the clergy’s grip over the country. However, four decades later, the system the Ayatollah built has started showing signs...
Sri Lanka imposes social media ban after child hunger posts
The government said a long-established ban on speaking to reporters now extends to social media posts.
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Satellite images show Eritrea military buildup near Tigray
New satellite imagery shows a military buildup inside Eritrea near the border with Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region
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North Korea test launches missile on eve of Kamala Harris trip to Seoul
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters a day before a visit by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
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Must not let current developments jeopardise 2030 Agenda on SDGs: Jaishankar
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said both India and the United States are working in the field of climate change
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Daily Quiz | On World Tourism Day
The UN World Tourism Organization has celebrated September 27 as World Tourism Day since 1980. A quiz on the Day and tourism in India.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Xi Jinping appears in public for first time after SCO summit; visits CPC exhibition
Chinese President’s absence sparked rumours of tensions within the CPC, which is set to endorse Mr. Xi for a record third-term
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Sabotage suspected after leaks in Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines
The pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tensions in recent months as Russia cut gas supplies to Europe
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Several feared dead, trucks destroyed in Burkina Faso convoy attack
The convoy, which was under military escort, was carrying supplies to the town of Djibo, just over 20 km (12 miles) away from Gaskinde
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Holiday in Montenegro becomes an escape from call-up for Russians
Though officials called on Russians to mobilise in Ukraine, some are turning down the opportunity to go to war
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Defence manufacturer Saab to set up new facility in India, make weapons system
The Carl-Gustaf M4 is a recoilless rifle which has been ordered by the Indian armed forces.
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The View from India | India’s Reforms Push at the U.N.
Understand international affairs from the Indian perspective with View from India
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U.S. provided USD 56.5 million in aid to Pakistan for flood relief, humanitarian assistance
Antony Blinken expressed his sorrow over the devastation and loss of life throughout Pakistan caused by catastrophic flooding
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Japan PM Fumio Kishida holds series of meetings with foreign dignitaries, a day before he hosts state funeral for Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida met U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte and about 10 other foreign dignitaries.
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Explained | Mahsa Amini and the widespread protests in Iran
What has triggered the fresh wave of protests in Iran? Why are women demanding ‘death to the dictator’?
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6 dead, 20 wounded in school shooting in Russia
Local police say a gunman has killed six people and wounded 20 others in a school in central Russia.
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Drone attack hits Ukraine; U.S. vows ‘consequences’ over nukes
Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser, made clear that Russia would pay a high price if it made good on veiled threats to use nuclear weapons in the conflict
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President Yoon Suk Yeol accuses South Korea’s media of damaging its alliance with United States
The accusation was made after a TV broadcaster released a video suggesting that South Korean President Yoon insulted U.S. Congress members following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in New York last week.
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Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
Cuba is holding a rare referendum on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt
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Sunday, September 25, 2022
Canada sends troops to help clear Fiona's devastation
Government officials across Eastern Canada were assessing the full scope of damage caused by the storm now that the fierce winds have subsided in most place
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Boat carrying Hindu devotees to temple capsizes in Bangladesh; 24 killed, several missing: Official
Passengers said more than 70 people had been on board
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Fire breaks out at world's biggest produce market in Paris
The sprawling wholesale market in Paris is a veritable town unto itself, with more than 12,000 people working there
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23 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh
Passengers said more than 70 people had been on board
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Al-Shabaab suicide attack kills 7 in Somalia
Al-Shabaab, an extremist Islamist group linked to Al-Qaeda, has been waging an insurgency against the Somali state for 15 years.
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Terror listings at U.N. blocked without assigning reason challenges common sense, says Jaishankar
“We are trying to get across our message that terrorism is not political. It should not be used as a political tool, its consequences should not be made political”
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Saturday, September 24, 2022
Ukraine conflict aggravates food and energy inflation: Jaishankar
Mr. Jaishankar was speaking at a special ‘India@75’ event in New York
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WHO cautions against unsafe medication practices
Targeted efforts on to reduce such practices and errors, says WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia
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Russia replaces top logistics general amid mobilisation
The military operation — and recent successes from the Ukrainian army — laid bare important logistical flaws in the Russian army.
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Pope Francis appeals to the young to save the planet, find peace
Pope Francis has traveled to Assisi, appealed young people to make the world's economy more attentive to the poor
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Iran must deal decisively with protests, says President Ebrahim Raisi
The protests broke out in northwestern Iran a week ago at the funeral of Mahsa Amini
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German leader seeks energy deals, alliances on Gulf trip
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is traveling to the Middle East for a two-day, three-country visit aimed at striking new energy deals and forging fresh alliances amid the economic and geopolitical turmoil resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Russians strike Ukraine as Kremlin-staged votes continue
The Russian forces struck areas in Ukraine, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure
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Fate of Belarus, Ukraine are ‘interconnected;’ both countries must fight together to safeguard their very existence: Belarus Opposition leader Sviatlana
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who fled to Lithuania after Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory in disputed August 2020 elections, said “there will be no free Belarus without free Ukraine.”
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Friday, September 23, 2022
Award-winning British author Hilary Mantel dies at 70
Dame Hilary Mantel, author of the best-selling Wolf Hall trilogy, has died aged 70, her publisher has confirmed.
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Indian envoy calls on Sri Lankan PM Dinesh Gunawardena; discusses bilateral issues
India has been the biggest provider of aid this year to Sri Lanka, which is fighting its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades
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Approving Pakistan's F-16 fleet sustainment programme not designed as a message to India: Pentagon official
The U.S. has said the move is associated with the country’s defence partnership with Islamabad which is primarily focussed on counter-terrorism and nuclear security.
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Australian lawmakers pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, discuss republic
Australian lawmakers paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, with some also weighing in on the republic debate, after they returned to parliament from a break taken to observe the queen’s death
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Hundreds demand cancellation of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's funeral
The decision to hold one for Shinzo Abe was made by the Cabinet and did not go through Parliamentary approval. Some lawyers’ groups have challenged its legality.
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Hong Kong says will scrap COVID hotel quarantine from September 26
All international arrivals will be able to return home or to accommodation of their choice but will have to self monitor for three days
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Inflation, unrest challenge Bangladesh’s ‘miracle economy’
Bangladesh's economic miracle is under severe strain as fuel price hikes amplify public frustrations over rising costs for food and other necessities
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
India discusses cooperation among IBSA countries in various multilateral fora, including UN, WTO and G20
The IBSA has emerged as a key tripartite grouping for the promotion of cooperation in a range of areas.
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Want to make sure India-U.K. FTA is first step in continually evolving trade, economic relationship: U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
James Cleverly said "we need to continue discussing things such as climate change, the impact on food security and our joint efforts to bring resolution to the various conflicts around the world, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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PM Modi has influential voice on world stage, welcome his intervention: U.K.
Referring to PM Modi’s “today’s era is not of war” remark, U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly hoped that Mr. Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace.
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Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude shakes Mexico; one woman killed
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered in the western state of Michoacan near the Pacific coast.
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India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO
At a meeting in Geneva, the U.S. and the European Union raised questions over India’s decision to ban export of wheat and rice, stating it could have adverse implications on global markets
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Dangerous hybridisation of hate against Hindus globally, says U.S.-based research organisation
‘Anti-Hindu slurs are stoking fears of replacement mixing with anti-semitic memes, and hatred shared by white supremacists and Islamists,’ .
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Trump, adult children sued by New York attorney general for fraud
The lawsuit accused the Trump Organization of engaging in “numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation” in preparing Mr. Trump’s annual statements of financial condition from 2011 to 2021
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China dials down Taiwan rhetoric; U.S., Canada transit strait
China and Taiwan split in 1949 during a civil war that brought the Communist Party to power on the mainland
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UNICEF regrets poor response to $39 million appeal for Pakistan's flood-hit children
The devastating floods in Pakistan since June 14 have left more than 1,545 persons dead and thousands more injured
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Israeli PM meets Turkish President, first time in 14 years
Israel’s Prime Minister has met with Turkey’s President for the first time in 14 years, the latest sign of warming ties between the two regional powers after a long and bitter rift
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On framing gun laws
Policymakers need to conduct a cost-benefit analyses while drafting gun control laws
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At United Nations, PM Liz Truss aims to show U.K. can still lead on world stage
PM Liz Truss also said en route to New York that Russia will only be freed from international sanctions if it pays “recompense” over its invasion
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Putin announces partial mobilisation for Russian citizens
Putin accused the West in engaging in “nuclear blackmail” and noted “statements of some high-ranking representatives of the leading NATO states about the possibility of using nuclear weapons of mass destruction against Russia”
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
4 Ukrainian separatist regions plan votes to join Russia
The separatist leaders of four Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine say they are planning to hold votes starting later this week
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India continues to be supportive of Sri Lanka in 'all possible ways': High Commission
The Indian government's assistance to crisis-hit Sri Lanka has reached almost $4 billion since January this year
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Valery Polyakov, took longest single trip to space, dies at 80
Polyakov's record of 437 days in space began on January 8, 1994, orbiting the Earth more than 7,000 times, before returning March 22, 1995
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Clash over India-Pakistan cricket match | U.K. police make 47 arrests to deter further disorder in Leicester
It comes as the Indian High Commission in London issued a strongly worded statement condemning the violence against the Indian community and called for protection for those affected.
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Gunman shoots three at Texas fair before being shot by deputies
The deputy, firefighter and bystander were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faces treason charges for consulting 'fugitive' brother Nawaz Sharif on appointment of next Army chief
Pakistan’s Punjab Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Basharat Raja presented the resolution in the House seeking action against PM Shehbaz under Article 6 of the Constitution.
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Unseen photo of Queen Elizabeth II released by U.K. Royal Family
The photo released after her funeral shows the Queen, walking stick in hand, traversing moorland
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Britain PM Liz Truss doesn't expect U.K.-U.S. trade deal anytime soon
Liz Truss said she was more focussed on obtaining accession to the Trans-Pacific trade partnership and striking trade deals with India and the Gulf Cooperation Council of states including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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Monday, September 19, 2022
No political involvement in Chinese ship docking decision: Lankan envoy
India flagged the ship's technical capability and expressed worries about the purpose of its visit
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Indian mission condemns violence, temple attack in U.K.
There have been reports of clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in Leicester since fans clashed following an India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match.
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Pakistan court orders to delete terror charges against Imran Khan in controversial remarks case
Announcing the verdict, the Bench ordered that after removal of charges under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, that proceedings on the other Sections in the case would continue in the relevant forum.
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Russia, China agree to expand security ties
A top Russian security official says the Kremlin considers beefing up ties with Beijing as a top policy goal
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China defends move to block listing of Lashkar terrorist
This is the third such block from China in three months
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President Joe Biden remarks on Taiwan ‘severely violate’ U.S. policy, says China
Tensions between China and the U.S. are already higher than usual in the wake of a rare visit to Taiwan by Nancy Pelosi
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Russian missile strikes close to nuclear plant, says Ukraine
Energoatom said the missile struck just 300 metres from the plant, causing an explosion that broke more than 100 windows on buildings in the complex.
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No plan to meet Joe Biden at UN General Assembly: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
The Iranian President called his appearance at the United Nations an opportunity to explain to the world about alleged “malice” that unspecified nations and world powers have toward Iran.
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
World leaders head to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials are making final preparations for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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13 injured as radical Islamist group attacks Shia procession in Pakistan
The Shia procession was going to Imambargah (congregation hall) in Sialkot, for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain when a group of people armed with pistols, clubs, and stones attacked the mourners.
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EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary
The move comes amid concerns over democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money in Hungary
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Exclusion of Afghan girls from high schools “shameful”: U.N.
The United Nations is calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reopen schools to girls in grades 7 through 12, calling the anniversary of their exclusion from high school “shameful.”
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Taiwan struck by second strong earthquake as a series aftershocks
A strong earthquake has shaken Taiwan as a series aftershocks hit the self-governing island off China’s east coast
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Queen Elizabeth II’s eight grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffin in Westminster Hall
As U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders flew into London ahead of the queen’s state funeral on September 19, a tide of people wanting to say goodbye streamed into Parliament’s Westminster Hall
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
Poland opens new sea waterway to cut dependence on Russia
The new canal cuts across the Vistula Spit, east of Gdansk, and is designed to allow ships to sail from the Baltic Sea and the Bay of Gdansk to ports of the Vistula lagoon without having to travel through Russia's Strait of Pilawa
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PM Sharif will appoint new Pakistan Army Chief in November: Defence Minister Asif
Army Chief General Javed Bajwa, 61, would retire on November 29 and his successor is expected to be announced by the Prime Minister who is legally authorised to appoint the Army Chief
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Germany’s Oktoberfest reopens after 2-year hiatus
The beer is flowing at Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest for the first time after a two-year break forced by the coronavirus pandemic
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Explained | Why has the European Parliament called Hungary a hybrid ‘electoral autocracy’?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed the European Parliament’s resolution as “a joke”.
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Britain says Ukraine continues its offensive in northeast
Russia has established a defensive line between Oskil river and Svatove, British military intelligence said.
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Explained | What is the “new uncertainty complex” facing humans? What does the Human Development Report say about it?
New challenges of the human age, transitional strategies to cope with those, and widespread polarization are creating a new uncertainty complex
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Friday, September 16, 2022
Data | Will Iran make a comeback as India’s major crude oil import partner?
With international crude oil prices soaring, local consumption of petroleum products back to pre-pandemic levels and the U.S. calling for sanctions against Russia, Iran may make a comeback as a major oil partner for India
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Fire engulfs 42-storey building in China, no deaths reported
Dozens of floors burned in the 42-storey China Telecom building in the city of Changsha, the capital of central Hunan province, but no casualties were reported
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PM Sharif describes Pakistan as a 'sea of water' after floods; calls for action on climate change
As many as 1,508 people have died and 12,758 injured since June 14 this year in the devastating floods that have submerged about a third of Pakistan.
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China banned from attending Queen’s Lying-in-State in Parliament complex: U.K. media reports
The development comes after Britain’s sanctioned MPs had raised objections about the Chinese President being invited to the funeral at all.
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SCO Summit: PM Modi and other leaders deliberate on pressing issues
It is for the first time Mr. Modi and Mr. Xi came face-to-face at the summit in this historic Uzbek city since the start of the border standoff between India and China in eastern Ladakh
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Watch | Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov on Russia-India relations
A video interview of Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov
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Putin to Xi: Russia values China's 'balanced position' on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan in their first face-to-face meeting since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Pakistan reopens key highway to speed aid to flood victims
The crisis affected over 33 million people and displaced over half a million people who are still living in tents and make-shift homes.
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Sri Lanka will not be part of any Indian Ocean turf war: President Wickremesinghe
Mr. Wickremesinghe said that the "geopolitics of the Indian Ocean has unfortunately made Sri Lanka the punching bag for Hambantota.
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Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan
Pope Francis is warning Kazakhstan’s bishops against fueling nostalgia for the past
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Israelis to be administered variant-tailored coronavirus vaccine: Report
The consignment of the vaccines landed in Israel on Tuesday and is expected to reach the clinics by the end of September
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No sighting in northern Philippines of Chinese rocket debris
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines warned pilots about the possible danger posed by the debris in the two northern Philippine offshore areas.
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Trade, regional cooperation likely to figure during discussions at SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to depart for the Uzbek city of Samarkand for the SCO summit this evening.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin set for final journey from Buckingham Palace
The coffin will be placed on a gun carriage of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery for a ceremonial procession of under two kilometres to the Palace of Westminster.
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Taliban 'looking into' video showing executions
In July, the United Nations mission in Afghanistan accused the Taliban of carrying out hundreds of human rights violations
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141 passengers evacuated from Air India Express plane at Muscat airport following smoke warning
There were 141 passengers and six crew members onboard the aircraft that was operating flight IX 442
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US sends 10 missions into flood-hit Pakistan with humanitarian aid: Pentagon
The current floods triggered by monsoon rains in Pakistan have so far killed nearly 1,400 people.
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Under COVID-19 lockdown, Xinjiang residents complain of hunger
The dire conditions and food shortages are reminiscent of a harsh lockdown in Shanghai this spring.
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Putin, Modi to meet on SCO margins; to discuss Russia-India cooperation in U.N., G20: Kremlin
Mr. Putin and Mr. Modi will attend the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in Samarkand on September 15-16
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
China’s third-ranked leader Li Zhanshu holds talks with his Nepali counterparts Sharma Oli, Prachanda
Li Zhanshu arrived in Nepal on a three-day visit on September 12 at the invitation of Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota.
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Ukrainian military claims downing Iran drone used by Russia
Iran has drawn closer to Russia as it faces crushing sanctions over the collapse of the nuclear deal in 2018 after then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the accord
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Jean-Luc Godard, French New Wave film director, dies at 91: report
Godard was among the world’s most acclaimed directors, known for classics “Breathless” and “Contempt”
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‘Nearly every indicator of the U.N. sustainable development goals is off track’: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s report
This year's report, "The Future of Progress," especially noted the impact of the pandemic, wars in Ukraine and Yemen
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King Charles III proclaimed Papua New Guinea head of state
The leaders of Papua New Guinea have held a ceremony honoring the late Queen Elizabeth II and proclaim King Charles III as the country’s new head of state
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Daily Quiz | On Coups and Putsches
On September 11, 1973, Chilean socialist president Salvador Allende was deposed and killed in a military coup. Here’s a quiz on other such putsches
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PM Modi renews invitation to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed to visit India
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah on Sunday and handed over a written message from Prime Minister Modi
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Monday, September 12, 2022
Ukraine gains ground, reaches Russian border
Ukraine is claiming that it took several more villages, pushing Russian troops right back to the northeastern border
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Silvio Berlusconi seeks lead role at Italian elections
Berlusconi, who first ruled Italy in 1994, was written off after his last government was sunk 11 years ago by a debt crisis and "bunga bunga" parties at his villa outside of Milan
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King Charles III in first Parliament speech pledges to follow example of selfless duty by ‘darling late mother’
Responding to the condolences offered by the House of Commons and Lords at Westminster Hall in London, the monarch reflected upon the ‘weight of history’ as he pointed to the many symbols of his mother’s reign
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Watch | Cambodian kids learn to grow and cook their own food
A video on how school gardens in Cambodia teach students to grow and cook their own food
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Singapore to ensure new work pass for talent recruitment is not abused: Manpower Minister Tan See Leng
The new work pass will allow high-earners and high-achievers to live in Singapore without having to secure a job first.
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Sunday, September 11, 2022
China's Communist Party Congress to confer more power to President Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping, 69, who has been conferred the “core leader” status a title enjoyed by Mao is completing his second five-year term this year.
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‘Very strong’ Typhoon Muifa approaches Japan southern islands, officials issue warning
According to Japan Meteorological Agency, Muifa is expected to maintain its strength and hit Ishigaki island, near Taiwan, on September 12
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Explained | What is windfall tax and why are countries imposing it on the energy sector right now?
Big energy companies clocked huge profits in the first half of this year, making record windfall gains which governments have tried to rein in
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Ukraine pushes major counteroffensive as war marks 200 days
Ukraine has sought to mobilise the population to reach an active military of 1 million people, while Russia, in contrast, has continued to rely on a limited contingent of volunteers
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‘Reunited for granny’: U.K. papers hail William and Harry truce
Britain’s newspapers dedicated their front pages to the surprise reunion of estranged princes William and Harry
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Payments giants to apply new code identifying sales at U.S. gun stores
It will help track suspicious weapons purchases
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
German Foreign Minister visits Ukraine as Kyiv claims 'astonishing' advances in east Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced late on Friday that his troops had retaken some 30 towns and villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region as part of the sweep.
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King Charles III notes ‘heavy responsibilities’ in accession declaration
“My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.”
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King Charles III proclaimed Britain’s monarch in historic ceremony
Flags lowered atop the palace in mourning for the late Queen were brought back up to full mast after the Accession Council proclamation
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Small nuclear reactors in Europe emerge as energy alternative to Russian energy, but risks loom
While several companies have signed deals with countries from Britain to Poland to start building the nuclear stations, they are many years away from operating and cannot solve the energy crisis now hitting Europe
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The challenges facing Britain's new King Charles
King Charles III will now have to decide how to deal with his younger brother, who is still officially the Duke of York, and what public role — if any — he can play in the new reign
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Flood losses likely to slash Pakistan's GDP to 3% from 5%
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that the death toll from the deadly floods had climbed to 1,396, while the total number of injured stood over 12,700
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Friday, September 9, 2022
King Charles III leaves for London from Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Hundreds of people arrived through the night to leave flowers outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, the monarch's London home
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Fled Afghan journalists face an uncertain future in Pakistan
With expiring VISAs, journalists who fled mainly to Islamabad, Karachi, and Quetta complain that they are getting no help from even the international organisations and NGOs
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In pictures | Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to India
Queen Elizabeth II, who died on on September 8, 2022, visited India in 1961, 1983 and 1997
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Georgian archaeologists find 1.8-million-year-old human tooth
The latest discovery provides more evidences that the mountainous south Caucasus area was likely one of the first human settlements outside Africa.
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Syria’s Aleppo airport to reopen today after Israel strikes
Iran says its air strikes are necessary to stop arch-foe Iran gaining a foothold on its doorstep
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China’s military confirms disengagement at LAC in Ladakh
China confirms process of disengagement from Patrolling Point-15 in the Gogra-Hotsprings area.
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
U.K. government to cap domestic energy prices, Truss announces
The U.K. has dramatically increased the amount of energy generated by wind power in recent years, and plans to build more nuclear power stations.
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Australia passes landmark bill for net zero emissions by 2050
The law sets an emissions reduction target for 2030 that is 50% more aggressive than under the previous government
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In Kyiv, Blinken unveils $2 billion in U.S. military aid for Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv as the Biden administration announced major new military aid for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia
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Magnitude 5.4 quake off Greek islands; no damage reported
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea temblor occurred at 10.36 a.m. about 57 kilometres southwest of Lixouri on Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea
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U.S. approves up to $675M in further military aid to Ukraine
The package includes howitzers, artillery munitions, Humvees, armored ambulances, anti-tank systems and more, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said
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Cuba says U.S. is acting immorally by keeping it on terrorism blacklist
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister said that the U.S. maintaining Cuba on the state sponsors of terrorism blacklist with North Korea, Iran and Syria is “an easy way to punish Cuba”
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India and Japan plan more military drills to strengthen ties
India also ivited investment by Japanese industries as the Defence Ministers of both the countries met on Thursday
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Five in Hong Kong found guilty of sedition for 'anti-government' children's books
It is the first time that a seditious publications case has gone to trial since the 2019 protests and the imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong by Beijing in 2020
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Shelling goes on near Ukraine nuclear plant, despite risks
The plant was built during the Soviet era and is one of the 10 biggest in the world.
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Putin mocks West, says Russia will press on in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin said Russia will keep protecting its sovereignty in the face of what he described as an attempt by the U.S. and its allies to preserve their global domination
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Mongolian President gifts horse to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on a trip to Mongolia, was gifted a horse, which he has named ‘Tejas’
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Xi, Putin set to hold talks at Uzbekistan summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders’ meeting next week
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U.K. PM Liz Truss appoints diverse Cabinet in shake-up of old guard
The process of appointing the Cabinet and junior ministerial roles began on Tuesday and will continue into Wednesday, when Liz Truss addresses her first Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons
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What next for Liz Truss after U.K. PM race win? | In Focus podcast
Liz Truss is faced with multiple issues, especially a looming energy crisis as gas prices hit the roof in the UK
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Sri Lanka’s 22nd constitutional amendment gets clearance from Supreme Court
The draft bill on the 22nd Amendment, aimed at empowering Parliament over the executive president, was approved by the country’s Cabinet and gazetted last month
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
India, Bangladesh ink first water sharing pact in 25 years; PM Hasina flags Teesta
PM Modi said there were 54 rivers that pass through the Indo-Bangladesh border, and have been linked to the livelihood of the people of the two countries for centuries
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Queen Elizabeth II appoints Liz Truss as Britain's new Prime Minister
Liz Truss to now deliver her inaugural speech as the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street before going on to unveil some key Cabinet posts
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Japan, U.S., Philippines to step up maritime security ties
China ranks second highest in military spending after the United States and is rapidly modernising its forces
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Boris Johnson bids farewell, asks U.K. to back Truss Government
Ms. Truss said she will announce a plan within a week of assuming office to tackle the immediate energy price issue and longer-term supply issues
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Sri Lanka Opposition asks government to table IMF deal in Parliament
On September 1, the IMF reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka’s economic policies with a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility of about $2.9 billion.
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Sri Lanka’s 22nd constitutional amendment gets clearance from Supreme Court
The draft bill on the 22nd Amendment, aimed at empowering Parliament over the executive president, was approved by the country’s Cabinet and gazetted last month
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Monday, September 5, 2022
Japan protests to Russia over military exercises with China
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary criticized the exercises on the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan, which Japan calls the Northern Territories
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U.K. PM-elect Liz Truss committed to 'sweet spot' of India ties
U.K. PM-elect Liz Truss committed herself to getting the India-U.K. FTA done, preferably by Diwali
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Russia revokes print licence of top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta
Russian independent media have in recent years faced unprecedented pressure, with authorities further tightening the screws since the start of Moscow's February offensive in Ukraine.
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Daily Quiz | On Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, passed away on August 30, 2022. Here’s a quiz on the Soviet leader
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in India on four-day visit
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Sunday, September 4, 2022
When discussing our maritime interest, India should also think about Pacific Ocean: EAM Jaishankar
EAM Jaishankar said China is India's "super neighbour" and there is a lesson to learn from its progress and its impact on India and its interests
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IMF chief pleased Sri Lanka reached staff-level deal for $2.9 billion
“This is an important step forward for Sri Lanka,” IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said
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Chile votes on proposed constitution with big changes
The proposed charter is intended to replace a constitution imposed by a military dictatorship 41 years ago
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Watch | How was Mikhail Gorbachev different from other Soviet Union leaders?
A video on Mikhail Gorbachev
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Hamas authorities execute five Palestinians in Gaza
Palestinian and international human rights groups have condemned the death penalty
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Defence Minister Rajnath begins 5-day visit to Mongolia, Japan on Monday
The Minister will visit Mongolia from September 5 to 7 while his tour of Japan will be from September 8-9
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Saturday, September 3, 2022
Turkey can mediate in Ukraine nuclear plant standoff, Erdogan tells Putin
Mr. Erdogan told his Russian counterpart that ‘Turkey can play a facilitator role in the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as they did in the grain deal,’ the Turkish presidency said
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NASA’s James Webb telescope captures first image of planet outside Milky Way
For the first time, astronomers used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to capture an image of a gas giant outside our galaxy
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Pakistan appeals for more aid for 33 million affected by flooding
Pakistan’s Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called for an “immense humanitarian response for 33 million people” affected by monsoon rains that triggered devastating floods
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Germany's gas situation is tense and could worsen, regulator says
Russia scrapped a deadline to resume flows via the pipeline
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Gorbachev to be buried in modest funeral snubbed by Putin
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who launched reforms that helped end the Cold War and precipitated the breakup of the Soviet Union, is set to be buried in a relatively low-key ceremony snubbed by Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Sri Lanka’s ousted President Rajapaksa gets government residence, security on return
The former President met with a group of Sri Lanka’s ruling party members and lawmakers at the airport early on Saturday before being whisked to the government allocated residence
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Friday, September 2, 2022
Liz Truss poised to take over as the UK's next prime minister
Postal and online voting by the estimated 200,000 Tory members began in early August, and concludes today evening.
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U.S. slams China on human rights violations in Xinjiang, vows to hold Beijing accountable
The U. S. has welcoming the damning U. N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region
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Cleric, civilians killed in Afghan mosque blast
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Friday's blast.
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New Zealand records warmest winter in wake of flooding
For the third year in a row, New Zealand recorded its warmest winter since temperature records began in 1909
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‘Chinese investment’ in sea cucumber farm sparks concerns among northern Sri Lankan fishermen
Northern Sri Lankan fishermen see government’s thrust on commercial aquaculture as latest threat to their livelihoods and land.
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets more jail time, hard labour for election fraud
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi has been on trial for more than a year on multiple charges, ranging from corruption and incitement to leaks of official secrets
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Thursday, September 1, 2022
Cache | Netflix’s love-hate relationship with ads
Netflix has finally lent its ears to the voices supporting ads on its platform. But, ads alone can’t win it subscribers at a time when savvy consumers are looking for quality content from streaming services
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Finland drastically cuts tourist visas for Russians
As of September 1, Finland will only permit Russians to apply for tourist visas from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Petrozavodsk only
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Imran Khan’s interim bail in terrorism case in Pakistan extended till September 12
Pakistan anti-terrorism court to hear final arguments in former PM Imran Khan’s case during next hearing on September 12
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History’s bookends: Putin reversed many Gorbachev reforms
Mikhail Gorbachev stood for freedom, openness, peace and closer ties with the outside world
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UAE, NASA missions find 'patchy' auroras in Mars atmosphere
The new aurora found by the team is formed when the solar wind directly impacts Mars' upper atmosphere and emits ultraviolet light as it slows down.
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IMF provisionally agrees on $2.9 billion loan for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948 which was triggered by a severe paucity of foreign exchange reserves
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