Iranian Ambassador Iraj Elahi also sought resumption of import of crude oil by India from Iran while citing New Delhi not succumbing under pressure by the Western powers
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Friday, March 17, 2023
Former Pak PM Imran Khan to appear before Lahore High Court ahead of graft case hearing in Islamabad court
Additional District and Sessions Judge in Islamabad Zafar Iqbal had re-issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Mr. Khan and directed police to bring him to court by March 18.
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Lack of independence at Central Bank led to Sri Lanka's bankruptcy: Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe
Nandalal Weerasinghe made the statement on March 16 while talking about a proposed Bill aimed to provide autonomy to the Central Bank without any undue influence from the fiscal authorities or the government.
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Slovakia agrees to give Ukraine fleet of Soviet warplanes
Slovakia Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced the unanimous decision of his government
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Xi to push Ukraine peace plan on Russia visit
Over the past year, China has called for peace, but at the same time justified Russian security concerns with regard to the West and NATO
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New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears
The ban, which takes effect at the end of the month, follows similar moves in many other countries
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New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears
The ban, which takes effect at the end of the month, follows similar moves in many other countries
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Yellen to tell Congress U.S. banking system 'remains sound'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. banking system remains sound
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Netanyahu in Germany amid tensions at home, Iran worries
The Prime Minister's office has said he cut the length of his visit in half because of the security situation in Israel.
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U.S. releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on its drone
The Pentagon has released footage of what it says is a Russian aircraft conducting an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force drone in international airspace over the Black Sea
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Pakistan judge offers to stop attempts to arrest Imran Khan if he surrenders in court
While hearing the case, the district court judge remarked that former PM Imran Khan should surrender unconditionally before seeking any favour from the court
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U.S., India and partners stage military drills amid Japan-South Korea talks
The U.S., Canada, India, Japan and South Korea are staging joint anti-submarine warfare drills amid talks between Japanese and South Korean leaders aimed at strengthening their alliance with Washington against threats from China and North Korea
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Explained | Bhutan’s graduation from the UN list of Least Developed Countries
When are countries categorised in the least developed countries list? How did Bhutan qualify for graduation from the list? What are the challenges facing Bhutan?
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Credit Suisse to borrow $54 billion from Swiss central bank
Credit Suisse said it would exercise an option to borrow up to 50 billion francs ($53.7 billion) from the central bank
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Myanmar team in Bangladesh camps for Rohingya repatriation pilot project
Bangladesh's Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner in Cox's Bazar, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, told Reuters there was a list of 1,140 Rohingya who are to be repatriated through the pilot project
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Russia urges U.S. to stop 'hostile' flights after drone crash
Russia's campaign in Ukraine has led to heightened fears of a direct confrontation between Moscow and the NATO alliance, which has been arming Kyiv to help it defend itself.
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Pakistan court stops police operation outside Imran Khan’s residence till March 16
Lahore's Zaman Park area has turned into a battleground after Mr. Khan's defiant supporters engaged in pitched battles with police personnel
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Naval forces from China, Iran, Russia to stage joint drills in Gulf of Oman: China’s Defence Ministry
Other countries are also taking part in the “Security Bond-2023” exercises, the Ministry said on March 14 without giving details.
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Russia says its fighters didn’t use weapons, impact U.S. drone
“This one is noteworthy because of how unsafe and unprofessional it was, indeed reckless that it was,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said
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Explained | Georgia protests against ‘foreign agent’ Bill
Are comparisons with an older Russian Bill true?
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Police use water cannons, tear gas on Imran Khan’s supporters outside his residence in Lahore
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has previously failed to appear before a court in Islamabad to answer charges in a graft case against him in the Toshakhana case
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Two Pakistani Taliban masterminds behind Karachi Police Office attack killed
Two Pakistani Taliban militants, who orchestrated the audacious attack, were identified as Aryadullah alias Hasan and Waheedullah alias Khalid alias Huzaifa
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China opens borders to tourists after 3 years of restrictions
China’s embassies abroad will resume issuing various categories of visas to foreigners from March 15, 2023
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Benjamin Netanyahu allies push on with Bill to weaken Supreme Court
The Knesset gave initial approval to several pieces of legislation, including a Bill protecting the Prime Minister from being declared unfit for office, or incapacitated, and another to allow settlements in the northern West Bank.
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The Madras High Court’s connection to Ammu from ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
The female elephant calf, separated from its herd, was handed over to mahout Bomman and his wife Bellie, featured in the documentary, after Justices M. Sathyanarayanan and N. Seshasayee ordered that utmost care must be bestowed to bring it up
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Benjamin Netanyahu allies push on with Bill to weaken Supreme Court
The Knesset gave initial approval to several pieces of legislation, including a Bill protecting the Prime Minister from being declared unfit for office, or incapacitated, and another to allow settlements in the northern West Bank.
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Lula da Silva meets with Indigenous in Brazil's Amazon, pledges lands
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed some 2,000 Indigenous people who painted their faces, wore traditional feather headdresses and sang songs to welcome him on March 13 to the Raposa Serra do Sol region bordering Venezuela and Guyana.
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Monday, March 13, 2023
Pakistan to seek U.S. help for revival of stalled IMF loan programme
According to sources within the Finance Ministry, the incumbent government has decided to seek Washington's help as the majority of the demands of the fund have been completed
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Iconic Matterhorn logo on Toblerone to be replaced soon
The Matterhorn is crumbling falling apart and it is not due to climate change; here’s why.
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Interested in exploring collaboration with Indian IT, fintech sector: Singapore Trade Minister
The Trade Minister is in Delhi for the launch event of the 3rd edition of the Singapore-India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
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Pakistan government makes public record of Toshakhana gifts; retainers include Shehbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan, Asif Ali Zardari
The details of Toshakhana or the state depository were revealed on March 12 on the website of the Cabinet Division, showing the gifts retained by former Presidents, Prime Ministers, Federal Cabinet members, politicians, bureaucrats, retired generals, judges, and journalists from 2002 to 2022.
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
6 killed, 29 injured in bus accident in Nepal
The bus driver is on the run, police said.
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Iran supreme court upholds death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident
Farajollah Chaab went on trial in 2022 on charges of involvement in an attack on a 2018 military parade
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Rishi Sunak, Joe Biden, Anthony Albanese to meet in San Diego to progress AUKUS
Rishi Sunak will have meetings on March 12 and March 13 with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Joe Biden .
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Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative: WHO's Tedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was writing to mark three years since the WHO first used the word "pandemic" to describe the global outbreak of COVID-19
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India mulling to discuss mechanism with Australia under FTA for smooth supply of critical minerals
Australia produces almost half of the world's lithium. It is also the second-largest producer of cobalt and the fourth-largest producer of rare earth.
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Israeli army shoots dead three Palestinian gunmen in West Bank
The military said that "gunmen opened fire" at an army position near the Jit junction west of Nablus, with the soldiers responding with "live fire".
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Saturday, March 11, 2023
Japan marks 12 years since 2011 tsunami, Fukushima nuclear disaster
The anniversary overlaps with growing concerns about the planned release of the treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant
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Attacks on Hindu temples have 'no place in Australia': PM Albanese
Australia won't tolerate any extreme actions and attacks that took place in religious buildings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said
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Russia doesn’t have monopoly on Soviet ties, Ukraine friend of India too: Ukraine MP Yurash
Youngest Ukraine MP calls for India to shift position on war, says he boycotted Lavrov session in New Delhi.
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Gunmen kill two police in Iran's southeast: state media
The officers were on duty during Friday prayers in the town of Golshan when they came under attack, IRNA said.
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Explained | What caused Silicon Valley Bank's failure?
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through the startup community, which has come to view the lender as a source of reliable capital, particularly for some of tech’s biggest moonshots
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Blast hits Afghanistan's northern Balkh province, says police
Taliban authorities are investigating an explosion that killed the provincial governor and two others at his office on Thursday.
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Friday, March 10, 2023
Iran, Saudi Arabia to restore ties in China-brokered deal
Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, travelled to Beijing on March 6 for talks with his Saudi counterpart in China, Iranian news agency IRNA said.
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Parental leave: Sixteen Weeks Are Changing Spanish Society
Since the debate on the extension of parental leave was settled in 2007 and maternal and paternal leave were progressively equated, society has embraced the idea that men must take care of their babies.
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Balochistan High Court suspends non-bailable arrest warrant against former Pak PM Imran Khan
The judicial magistrate had ordered the police to arrest Mr. Khan, 70, and present him before the court.
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Bangladesh PM Hasina and PM Modi to virtually inaugurate first Bangladesh-India cross-border oil pipeline on March 18
The pipeline stretches 125 km inside Bangladesh's territory and 5 km inside India.
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News of attacks on temples in Australia hurts us: PM Modi
PM Modi described India-Australia relation as important for dealing with global challenges and global welfare.
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U.S. President Joe Biden proposes to double economic support fund to cash-strapped Pakistan
"Assistance to Pakistan will expand private sector economic growth; strengthen democratic institutions; and advance gender equity and women’s empowerment,” the U.S. State Department said.
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Hong Kong security police arrest veteran labour activist Elizabeth Tang
Officers arrested Elizabeth Tang, the wife of Lee Cheuk-yan, outside Stanley Prison but it was still unclear for what reason, said the people, who declined to be identified for fear of government retribution.
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Indian-origin professor sues U.S. college for racial discrimination
"Babson favours white and male faculty and predominantly reserves awards and privileges for them”, Ms. Balachandra's complaint alleged
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Militants attack Pakistan census team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province; one police official killed
Unidentified terrorists opened fire at a police mobile team on duty with the population census team on March 8 in the Dera Ismail district of the Province
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Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?
Indonesian government authorities unveiled the site of the country’s new capital this week, showing a preview of what progress has been made on the city’s construction
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Georgia withdraws foreign agent Bill after days of protests
Georgia’s ruling party says it is withdrawing a draft law from the Parliament criticised as potentially stifling media freedom and civil society
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We expect Afghan territory should not be used for sheltering, training and financing terror acts, says India
India also voiced concern about increasing attempts towards removing women from public life in Afghanistan
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Ned Price to step down as State Department spokesperson
Ned Price’s replacement has not been announced yet
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Pope says equal opportunities for women are key to a better world
He said women need to get equal remuneration with men for equal roles and described ongoing pay gaps as "a serious injustice."
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The flowers of war: Ukraine smith turns guns, ammo into art
A blacksmith in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk is practically beating swords into ploughshares, and turning one man’s trash into treasures. Viktor Petrovich Mikhalev takes weapons and ammunition and produces what he calls the flowers of war.
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France's EDF reports fresh crack in nuclear reactor pipe
France, once a leading electricity exporter in Europe, needed to import power from Germany and other neighbours over the winter
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Bangladesh has sufficient expertise to carry out probe into building explosion: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan
Talking to reporters after visiting the explosion site on March 8, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said members of bomb disposal units and police, army and fire service personnel will conduct the probe into the incident.
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Taiwan suspects Chinese ships cut islands’ internet cables
Residents of Taiwan's outlying islands near the Chinese coast have been without the internet for the past month
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Governments criticised for keeping women from peace talks
Leading women's rights campaigners at the United Nations and the African Union complained that governments are ignoring a U.N. resolution adopted in 2000 demanding equal participation for women in talks to end conflicts.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
8 killed, over 100 injured as explosion rocks seven-storey building in Bangladesh's capital
The injured were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
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Biden will seek Medicare changes, up tax rate in new budget
Besides the taxes, Mr. Biden wants to expand Medicare's ability to negotiate drug costs.
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Qatar's top diplomat is sworn in as new Prime Minister
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani served as Qatar’s Foreign Minister since 2016
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Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang slams U.S.' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO', says bound to fail
“The U.S. claims to shape the strategic environment China operates actually reveals the purpose of its Indo-Pacific strategy that is to encircle China”, says Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang
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Kim Jong Un’s sister warns North Korea ready to act against U.S., South
Last month, the U.S. and South Korea held a simulation in Washington aimed at sharpening their response to North Korean nuclear threats
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Daily Quiz | On World Wildlife Day
All member states of the United Nations observe March 3 as World Wildlife Day. A quiz on the day and the fauna and flora of our wonderful world
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Monday, March 6, 2023
Fistfight erupts in Georgia parliament over 'Russian-inspired' foreign agent Law
The governing Georgian Dream bloc last month announced that it supported the legislation, which still needs to pass other approval stages before it can become Law
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Unions vow to shut France's economy down amid pension battle
The government is bracing for the biggest disruptions on March 7, when strikes are expected across multiple sectors and protests are planned in cities across France
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Indian-American woman judge named first Justice of a district court in US
Tejal Mehta has served as an associate Justice with the same court and was unanimously selected and sworn in by Judge Stacey Fortes, Chief Justice of the District Court
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Iran's top leader says suspected poisonings 'unforgivable'
Iran’s supreme leader says that if a series of suspected poisonings at girls’ schools are proven to be deliberate, the culprits should be sentenced to death for committing an “unforgivable crime.”
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Islamabad court reserves verdict on Imran Khan's plea seeking suspension of arrest warrant in Toshakhana case
Imran Khan’s lawyers Ali Bukhari, Qaiser Imam, and Gohar Ali Khan appeared before the district and sessions court, where Bukhari contended that his client has always followed court orders.
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Nepal decries allegations of ex-PM Oli about establishment of Buddhist varsity in areas close to China
Local media at the end week of February reported about the government's preparation to allow India to set up a Buddhist college in the restricted area of Mustang, which borders Tibet, China.
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Sunday, March 5, 2023
Imran Khan dodges arrest after Islamabad Police show up at his residence; addresses party workers
Imran Khan’s legal team assured that the former Prime Minister will appear before the court on March 7.
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Former Pak general blames political leadership for contributing to the civil-military imbalance
Gen Aslam was the senior-most at the time of former army chief Kayani’s retirement. Before that, he remained DG military operations and Bahawalpur corps commander.
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China hikes defence budget for 8th consecutive year by 7.2%
China, which had pegged its defence budget at 1.45 trillion yuan last year, increased its defence spending by 7.2% to 1.55 trillion yuan
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Adani investment has come in, we are not panicking about projects: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry speaks about Adani projects, India’s assistance, China worries and IMF bailout package
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Only 20% countries have law, 39% have policy to address sexuality education: UNESCO report
The crucial report has pointed out that sexuality education in primary education is compulsory in 68% countries and in secondary education in 76%
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Saturday, March 4, 2023
Storms roll eastward after slamming Texas; U.S. reports 2 deaths
Parts of southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana saw rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong wind gusts on Friday, according to Indiana Michigan Power.
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German sanctions against Russian oligarchs advancing slowly
Under Germany's sanctions law, targets of European Union sanctions must declare their assets immediately, under penalty of a fine or up to a year in prison.
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Doctor in embattled Somaliland city says at least 145 dead
The conflict in Las-Anod began when an unidentified gunman killed a popular young politician.
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Philippine governor, 5 others killed in brazen attack
At least six men armed with assault rifles alighted from three SUVs and opened fire on Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo
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Newark rescinds sister-city agreement entered into with 'United States of Kailasa', terms incident regrettable
The sister-city agreement between Newark and the so-called USK was entered into on January 12 this year and the signing ceremony took place at City Hall in Newark.
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Antony Blinken says Russia can end war tomorrow if it wants, urges return to START treaty negotiations
He commended External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for coming out with a Chairs Summary at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, a first of its kind.
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White House stands behind Eric Garcetti as envoy to India as key Congressional vote on his nomination postponed
The position of the U.S. Ambassador to India has been pending for more than two years now; the longest period of a U.S. envoy not being confirmed
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Pakistan imposes surcharge up to Rs 3.23 per unit on electricity to increase revenue
The decision is aimed at generating Rs 335 billion more in revenue over the next fiscal year to finance the power sector’s debt and liabilities.
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India lends support to Ajay Banga's nomination for World Bank President post
The White House had said Mr. Banga is a business leader with extensive experience leading successful organisations in developing countries and forging public-private partnerships to address financial inclusion and climate change.
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No serious proposal since last year, West continues to demand Ukrainian sacrifice: Lavrov
During his address, the Russian Foreign Minister said that Russia will seek an investigation into the Nord Stream case
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British Navy seizes Iran missiles, parts likely Yemen bound
The British Navy seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missile assemblies during a raid on a small boat heading from Iran likely to Yemen
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
China rips new U.S. House committee on countering Beijing
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party must “view China and China-U.S. relations in an objective and rational light,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.
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Licca-chan, aka 'Japan's Barbie', is casting a spell over adults
Licca-chan has been a favourite of Japanese children since she appeared in toy shops in 1967. Now, she’s a social media superstar thanks to an obsession by adults
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Nepal PM Prachanda to reshuffle Cabinet, seek confidence vote deferred due to Presidential elections
Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is preparing to reshuffle his Cabinet to fill as many as 16 Ministries, which fell vacant after three political parties pulled out of his government, as part of his efforts to keep the newly formed fragile coalition together.
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Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, three ships sent toward island
The Ministry said 19 of those planes crossed into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone while the ships were continuing to operate in the Taiwan Strait.
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Japan PM Kishida says ban on same-sex marriage not discrimination
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida insisted that constitutional freedom of marriage only envisions heterosexual unions
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Britain will appoint ‘Tech Envoy’ to Indo-Pacific, with focus on India: U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is also holding bilateral discussions with his counterpart EAM S. Jaishankar, prior to Thursday’s G20 meeting
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
In Iran, endangered Asiatic cheetah dies at 10 months old
Iranian media says a widely-watched endangered Asiatic cheetah cub has died.
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Analysis | World trade boom keeps de-globalisation at bay
Even if its force is diminishing, reports of globalisation's death may be greatly exaggerated
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U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken in Central Asia as tensions soar over Ukraine war
Antony Blinken sat down for talks with Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi and then with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Israel-Palestine conflict | Netanyahu walks a tightrope after post-talks violence
Recent events cast doubt on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to walk a diplomatic tightrope between Washington and his own cabinet
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Monday, February 27, 2023
British’s PM Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen clinch Brexit deal over Northern Ireland trade
The meeting followed more than a year of tense negotiations over the “Northern Ireland Protocol”, which has unsettled the province 25 years on from a historic peace deal
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U.N. chief points to 'massive' rights violations in Ukraine
The head of the United Nations says Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today
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Sunday, February 26, 2023
EU chief, U.K. PM to meet on February 27 over Northern Ireland protocol
The meeting will happen in Berkshire, west of London, the European Commission told media
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Nikki Haley vows to cut foreign aid to China, Pakistan if voted to power
Nikki Haley said American taxpayers still give money to “Communist China for ridiculous environment programmes, despite the obvious threat China poses to Americans”
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Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at election protest; 15 injured
Thousands of supporters of the Opposition National People's Power party tried to march toward the main business district in capital Colombo,
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Despite crisis, it’s a good time to invest in Sri Lanka, say Colombo-based Indian CEOs
They point to agriculture, tourism, information technology, renewable energy, and education sectors as ‘low hanging fruits’.
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‘Dilbert’ cartoon dropped after racist rant by creator Scott Adams
The Los Angeles Times said it had removed four Dilbert cartoons from its pages in recent months because they violated the newspaper's standards.
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Saturday, February 25, 2023
Eric Garcetti’s path as U.S. Ambassador to Delhi hits another roadblock
Republican Senator places another hold on Garcetti’s nomination, just ahead of Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s vote
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Turkey launches investigation into 612 people after earthquake
Turkey's justice minister says investigations have been launched against more than 600 people in relation to buildings that collapsed in the country's catastrophic earthquake earlier this month
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Nepal’s ruling alliance in trouble as eight parties endorse NC candidate Paudel as new President; PM Prachanda dumps Oli
Ram Chandra Paudel will vie against CPN-UML's Subas Nembang in the March 9 Presidential election, which may change the power equation in the country
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Nigeria to choose president amid national bank note crisis
Nigerian voters are choosing a new president amid fears turnout will be affected by a national bank note shortage
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Islamic State claims killing more than 70 soldiers in Burkina Faso
The Islamic State group has released images which show 54 slain bodies in military uniform lying in the bloodstained dirt
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Philippines marks 1986 revolt with Marcos Jr. as leader
Pro-democracy protesters have marked the anniversary of the 1986 “people power” revolt in the Philippines with the son of the dictator, who was ousted in that uprising, now leading the country
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Friday, February 24, 2023
India should offer wheat to crisis-laden Pakistan: RSS leader Krishna Gopal
The RSS leader said that India should send wheat to Pakistan despite the acrimonious relationship between the two countries
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Pakistan exporters face huge losses as border crossing with Afghanistan shut for five days
The Torkham border crossing was shut by the Afghan Taliban on Sunday after Islamabad accused Kabul of providing safe havens to the Pakistan Taliban militants
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North Korea says it fired cruise missiles as rivals step up military training
The launches, which were later confirmed by South Korea’s military, were intended to verify the reliability of the missiles and the rapid-response capabilities of the unit that operates those weapons
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Global leaders welcome nomination of Ajay Banga as World Bank president
President Joe Biden nominated Mr. Banga to lead the World Bank, saying the business leader is uniquely equipped to lead the global institution at “this critical moment in history”
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In Pictures | A look back at the Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2023 marks the first anniversary since Russia sanctioned ‘full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine fuelling gravest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.
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The raising of the flag over Iwo Jima - the story behind the photograph
February 23, 1945: Six American soldiers raise the American flag on the summit of Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima, and one of World War Two’s most iconic images is born
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
Biden, Putin display their alliances with Ukraine war backdrop
The war has displaced millions, left Ukrainian cities, towns and villages in ruins and disrupted the global economy
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Berlinale 2023 | From ‘Golda’ to ‘The Fabelmans’ to ‘Blackberry,’ the films at Berlin festival blur the lines between fiction and reality
Living up to its political images, the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival pushes movie stars to react on Ukraine, Iran and other global issues
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Putin's war a strategic failure for Kremlin, says U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Janet L Yellen said the Russian military is struggling to replace over 9,000 pieces of heavy military equipment that it has lost since February 2022
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Afghanistan's Taliban reopen key trade route with Pakistan
Officials say Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban have reopened the key Torkham border crossing with Pakistan after keeping it shut for four days
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The Dalai Lama 'apostle of peace'; there's need to contribute more for Tibetan people: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also said the government of India may review the Tibetan refugee policy from time to time for the ease of living of the community which was displaced from Tibet.
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Data | India’s shift from cheques to online money transfers faster than Singapore, US and Canada
Cashless payments got a fillip post the pandemic outbreak
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UN chief Guterres condemns Russian 'affront' in Ukraine
His strong statement came as the 193-member UN General Assembly resumed the Emergency Special Session on Ukraine on Wednesday
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
UPI-PayNow linked to ease payments with Singapore
Singapore has now became the first country with which cross-border Person to Person (P2P) payment facilities have been launched.
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Palestinians: 6 killed in Israeli army raid in West Bank
The raid on Wednesday took place in the northern West Bank city of Nablus.
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China approves $700 million loan to Pakistan: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan has a chronic balance of payments problem which was exacerbated in the last year, with the country's forex reserves declining to critical levels
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Nigeria to vote in most unpredictable election in years
The February 25 election will be closely watched after coups in Mali and Burkina Faso knocked West Africa's democracy and Islamist militancy spread north of Nigeria's Gulf of Guinea neighbours
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Joe Biden administration makes renewed push to send Eric Garcetti as U.S. Ambassador to India
Eric Garcetti hearing scheduled for Senate Foreign Relationship in the new Congress for February 28, with busy Indo-U.S. diplomatic calendar ahead.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai attacks roam freely in Pakistan, says Javed Akhtar at Lahore event
Javed Akhtar made the comments on February 19 while attending the seventh Faiz Festival organised in Lahore in memory of celebrated Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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Putin suspends Russian participation in nuclear pact with U.S.
Putin said on February 21 in a major address that Russia was not fully withdrawing from the treaty yet
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Wanted Hizbul ‘commander’ Alam shot dead in Pakistan’s capital
The Centre designated Bashir Ahmad Pir alias Imtiyaz Alam as a terrorist in October 2022, describing him as “launching commander” of Hizbul Mujahideen
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India-U.S. ties key for democracy, strong world economy and to outcompete China: Schumer
Senator Chuck Schumer said close India-U.S. ties would also be key to responding to China's authoritarianism
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Seattle City resolution seeking ban on caste discrimination sparks heated debates among Indian-Americans
Many Indian-Americans fear that codifying caste in public policy will further fuel instances of Hinduphobia in the U.S.
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Monday, February 20, 2023
Air India New York-Delhi flight diverted to London due to medical emergency
The flight is likely to be delayed by at least 6-7 hours before it lands in Delhi, according to a wide-body aircraft pilot.
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Bangladesh shuts down main Opposition newspaper
The Dainik Dinkal, a broadsheet Bengali-language newspaper, has been a mouthpiece of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for more than three decades
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Ranil govt. faces mounting pressure for ‘attempt to postpone’ polls in Sri Lanka
The local body polls, scheduled to be held on March 9, was postponed citing the lack of funds
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Pakistan hands over ‘Indian’ monkey to street performer
‘Bahawalnagar Wildlife Department does not even have a single vet to treat the monkeys’
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Biden makes unannounced trip to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine invasion anniversary; pledges $500 million in new military aid
Air raid sirens blared across the Ukrainian capital as Mr. Biden visited Kyiv, but there were no reports of Russian missile or air strikes
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Explained | Why China's stand on Russia and Ukraine is raising concerns
China has refused to criticise Russia for its actions or even to call it an invasion in deference to Moscow. At the same time, it insists that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations must be upheld
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Sunday, February 19, 2023
U.S. says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
The European Union also sounded the alarm over munitions in the Ukraine conflict saying that severe ammunition shortages facing Ukrainian forces had to be overcome within weeks.
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Carnival cancelled in Brazil cities amid heavy rains, 2 dead
Brazilian authorities say heavy rains hitting the northern coast of Sao Paulo state killed two people and more are feared dead
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Sudan paramilitary chief calls coup ‘gateway’ for return of ousted regime
Daglo said in a televised speech: “Regrettably, it (the coup) has become a gateway for the return of the former regime.”
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Turkey ends quake rescue efforts except in two provinces: official
Sezer said search and rescue efforts continued at around 40 buildings in the provinces on the 14th day but expected the number to fall by late Sunday.
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Japan bids farewell to four pandas returning to China
The black and white mammals are immensely popular around the world and China loans them out as part of a "panda diplomacy" programme to foster foreign ties.
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Pakistan President Alvi slammed for allegedly pressuring Election Commission to announce poll dates
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised the president for "interfering" in the electoral watchdog’s affairs
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Saturday, February 18, 2023
PSL will not be affected by terrorist attack in Karachi: PCB chief Najam Sethi
The security agencies and government had also given clearance for the PSL matches to continue in Karachi
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U.S. handling of balloon incident 'hysterical', China's top diplomat says
A suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, which Beijing denies was a government spy vessel, spent a week flying over the United States and Canada before being shot down
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Pakistan Taliban warn of more attacks against police after compound raid
Two police officers, an army ranger and a civilian sanitary worker died in the attack, officials said
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North Korea fired missile into sea: South Korea
Earlier North Korea's Foreign Ministry threatened to take “unprecedently" strong action against its rivals
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Weekly inflation rises to 38.4% in cash-strapped Pakistan
The rise came on the back of new taxes imposed and an increase in the petroleum prices by the government to fulfil the IMF demand
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Russian envoy claims West is determined to destroy Russia
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused Western nations of “holding back” on implementing the Minsk agreements brokered by the two countries
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Thousands of flights cancelled as German airport staff strike
The union is seeking a 10.5% increase for its members, or at least 500 euros, to make up for high inflation seen in Germany.
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Berlinale 2023: Volodymyr Zelensky asks support for Ukraine in his opening address
Mr. Zelensky, a former comedian and actor, features prominently in Sean Penn’s film about the war in Ukraine, ‘Superpower’, which will have its world premiere at the Berlinale
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Amid economic crisis, TTP re-emerges as potential threat to Pakistan: Report
According to the report, the other fact that affected the Pakistani response is the country's deteriorating economy.
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No change in terrorist organisation designation of Pak-based TTP and Hizbul Mujahideen: Antony Blinken after review
TTP was designated as a terrorist organisation by the U.S. on 1 September 2010. It also identified its leaders as specially designated global terrorists.
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North Korea threatens unprecedented response to South Korea-U.S. military drill
North Korea has threatened to take “unprecedently” strong action against its rivals over a series of military drills planned between South Korea and the United States
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Taliban suicide bomber killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
The operation was conducted in the Spinkai area of South Waziristan district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province after intelligence confirmed the presence of the suicide bomber belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visits Kyiv as pressure mounts over military aid
Eli Cohen was set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as senior Ukrainian officials and leaders of the country’s Jewish community as part of the brief trip.
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Boat carrying 71 Rohingya refugees lands in Indonesia
The 71 Rohingya on board included 21 women and 20 children.
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In pictures | Miraculous survivor stories from Turkey and Syria
As the search for survivors of the ‘deadliest disaster of the century’ in Turkey and Syria reached its final hours, many survivor stories that emerged in the due-course made one believe in the sheer plausibility of miracles amidst the tragedy.
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Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans
Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani comments pointed to an apparent difference between some senior Taliban, who have had to rapidly adjust to the demands of government after two decades of fighting as insurgents
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Russia fires barrage of missiles at targets in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities said targets in the north, west, south, east and centre of the country were struck.
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How Ukraine war has shaped U.S. planning for a China conflict
A look at some of the lessons for the U.S. from the Ukraine war and how they could apply to a potential conflict with China over Taiwan
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Chinese retirees take to streets to protest health insurance cuts
The retirees were protesting local reforms including a recent cut to the monthly personal medical benefit allowance
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Pakistan court cancels bail of ex-PM Imran Khan in Election Commission protest case
In October 2022, Police launched a case under the anti-terrorism laws and the former premier was on interim bail in the case.
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Explained | Why is it difficult to send aid to earthquake-affected parts of northwestern Syria?
War-torn Syria’s political climate and concerns about the Assad regime are complicating relief efforts
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NATO countries should spend minimum of 2% of their GDP on defence: German Defence Minister
"Just spending two per cent will not be enough. It must be the basis for everything that follows. The German government is debating that right now and will soon reach an agreement," German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said.
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Turkey's Erdogan vows to rebuild after quake, rescue work winds down
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, the damage assessment of buildings, of which tens of thousands were destroyed, will be completed in a week and reconstruction will begin within months.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Beijing tells U.S. to investigate balloons allegedly flown over China
The U.S. government alleges the balloon it shot down on February 4 was part of an ongoing, global "fleet" of Chinese espionage balloons
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Xi Jinping meets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, calls for early resolution of Iran nuclear issue
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is on a three-day visit to China
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Shahabuddin Chuppu elected Bangladesh's 22nd President
Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu became President by default as there was no rival candidate
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Watch | The deadliest earthquakes since 2000
A video on the most destructive earthquakes since 2000
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Beijing eases meeting rule for U.S. top diplomat in Hong Kong
The rule relaxation would make it easier for the U.S. consul general to have direct exchanges with officials in Hong Kong as part of its normal diplomatic practice.
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Monday, February 13, 2023
Death toll rises above 35,000 in Turkey, Syria earthquake
Officials and medics said 31,643 people had died in Turkey and 3,581 in Syria from the February 6 tremor
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50 arrested over killing of blasphemy suspect in Pakistan
Officials say Pakistan’s police have arrested at least 50 suspects in a mob lynching of a man already detained on charges of blasphemy
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LTTE leader Velupillai Prabakaran is alive, claims Pazha Nedumaran
The LTTE head was declared killed by the Sri Lankan government troops on May 18, 2009 in Mullaivaikkal in the northern Mullaithivu district.
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Sunday, February 12, 2023
U.S. has had contacts with China over 'spy balloon': Pentagon official
The official gave no details about who was involved in the contact or what they communicated
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New Zealand readies for impact of Cyclone Gabrielle
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said everyone should be ready to face the threats posed by flooding, huge ocean swells and strong winds.
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Earthquake diplomacy: Greek foreign minister visits Turkey
Greece's foreign minister is visiting the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey, accompanied by his Turkish counterpart
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8 injured in attack at police officer's house in Pakistan's north Waziristan
Unknown militants open fired in the Ghulam Khan area, injuring eight people, including the police officer and two women
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U.S. to welcome any effort by India to end hostilities in Ukraine: White House
India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue
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Saturday, February 11, 2023
Explained | Why were the Turkey earthquakes so deadly?
Is a rupture between multiple tectonic plates responsible for the widespread devastation? What is a strike-slip fault? What can quake-prone regions learn from Chile and Japan? Has India ever experienced an earthquake of such magnitude?
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Yevgeny Prigozhin | The tycoon who raised an army
The former Kremlin contractor and the head of the Wagner private military group has emerged as one of the key players of Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Bangladesh withdraws school books after anti-LGBTQ backlash
One section of the new history and social science book narrates the story of a child called Sharif who transitions, takes the female name Sharifa and goes to live with other transgender people.
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Pakistan mob beat man to death over blasphemy allegations
Hundreds of youths stormed a police station where the man was being held for his protection in the Nankana Sahib district of Punjab province.
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Friday, February 10, 2023
Biden to travel to Poland to mark first anniversary of Ukraine invasion
Biden’s aides have been planning for weeks how they will mark the anniversary of the invasion, including potentially a major address
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Two killed, 5 wounded in Jerusalem car-ramming, says Israeli police
Israeli police say a suspected assailant rammed his car into several pedestrians in east Jerusalem, killing two people, including a six-year-old, and injuring five others before being shot and killed
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IMF, Pakistan fail to strike deal on bailout package
Pakistan, whose foreign exchange has dropped below $3 billion, is in desperate need of financial assistance and a bailout package
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Russia hits targets across Ukraine with missiles, drones
Russian forces have unleashed a barrage of missile and drone strikes against targets in eastern and southern Ukraine
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Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Turkey - Syria earthquake | Why India’s relief efforts matter
In this episode of Worldview, we discuss how India is helping the quake hit Turkey and Syria and will India’s assistance be a diplomatic gamechanger
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China, U.S. spar over Congress resolution ‘condemning’ balloon
U.S. Congress resolution was passed unanimously with 419 votes in favour and none against, underlining rare bipartisan unity.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
Mr. Bacharach was both an innovator and throwback, and his career seemed to run parallel to the rock era.
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Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples
The Church’s General Synod backed the proposals by a wide margin
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Ukraine's Zelensky tells France, Germany to provide 'game changing' weapons
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris for a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after holding talks in Britain earlier in the day
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Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskyy addresses EU Parliament as he seeks more weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the European Union are fighting together against Russia, which is “the most anti-European force” in the world
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NSA Ajit Doval holds wide-ranging discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
Ajit Doval began his two-day visit to Russia on February 8.
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Australia rejects new coal mine on environmental grounds
‘The risk of pollution and irreversible damage to the reef is very real,’ says Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths pass 9,500 to become world’s deadliest in a decade
Turkey now has some 60,000 aid personnel in the earthquake-hit zone, but with the devastation so widespread many are still waiting for help.
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Chinese spy balloons have targeted several countries, including India: Report
The “surveillance balloon” has collected information on military assets “in countries of emerging strategic interest to China” such as India, according to The Washington Post
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Sri Lankan police quiz Gotabaya Rajapaksa over President's house cash
"A three-hour long statement was recorded on Monday at his private house as directed by the court," police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
China declined U.S. request for call between Defence chiefs after balloon shootdown
A U.S. Air Force fighter jet shot down the balloon off the South Carolina coast on Saturday, a week after it first entered U.S. airspace
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Sunak partially reshuffles cabinet, creates new departments
Rishi Sunak is seeking to push forward on his agenda, creating new departments and reorganising old ones, while attempting to consolidate his leadership of the party
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U.S. recovers balloon debris, China protests
The Chinese government on Tuesday reiterated its criticism of the shooting down of the balloon, calling it an ‘overreaction’
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Explained | The saga of Chinese ‘spy’ balloon in U.S. airspace
What are spy balloons and what are they capable of?
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Turkey port fire rages after deadly earthquake; death toll reaches 4,600
A large fire that broke out at a section of a port in an earthquake-stricken city in southeast Turkey is raging for a second day
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Monday, February 6, 2023
The state of ethnic democracy in Malaysia
As the PH coalition rises to power for the second time, observers are asking the following questions — is transformative politics in the offing in Malaysia, can the new coalition usher in democratic reforms and will ethnic democracy wither away in the deeply polarised country?
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China lodges protest over U.S. shooting down ‘civilian airship’
Beijing says the U.S. ‘overreacted’ with ‘abusive use of force’; admits that another balloon, spotted over Latin America, was also from China
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Three powerful earthquakes in Turkey and Syria leave over 2,300 dead
The magnitude 7.8 quake, which hit before sunrise in bitter winter weather, was the worst to strike Turkey this century.
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At least 1,700 killed as earthquake hits Turkey, Syria
The magnitude 7.8 quake, which hit before sunrise in bitter winter weather, was the worst to strike Turkey this century.
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Russian patriarch Kirill spied in Switzerland for KGB in 70s: media
The two papers said they had gained access to the file in the Swiss national archives
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Facebook can be sued, rules Kenyan labour court
Following the judge's decision that Meta can be sued in Kenya, the next step in case will be considered by the court on March 8.
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Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinian gunmen in raid: Officials
Israeli security officials say Israeli forces killed five Palestinian gunmen in a raid on a West Bank refugee camp.
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Sunday, February 5, 2023
Before Partition, young Musharraf lived in a haveli at Daryaganj in Delhi
Pervez Musharraf, who died on Sunday, spent half a decade of his childhood in a Mughal-style haveli in old Delhi’s Daryaganj
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Republicans assail Biden over handling of Chinese balloon
Marco Rubio, vice-chair of the Senate intelligence committee, criticised the U.S. President for waiting so long to alert the public as the alleged spy balloon made its “unprecedented” flight over America, saying this amounted to “dereliction of duty”
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Truss blames British and international establishment for her downfall
The former PM defends her policies, while admitting that she could have done some things differently.
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Saturday, February 4, 2023
U.S. shoots down Chinese balloon over the Atlantic
In preparation for the operation, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed airspace over the Carolina coastline, including the airports in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina.
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U.S. considering plan to down Chinese balloon over Atlantic
The Biden administration is considering a plan to shoot down a large Chinese balloon suspected of conducting surveillance on U.S. military
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Pope says South Sudan's future depends on treatment of women
Pope Francis says South Sudan's future depends on how it treats its women
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As Adani Group faces market storm, India’s neighbours watch closely
The Adani Group has interests in a number of power and port projects across the region, and the Indian government has been keen to emphasise that any setback to projects will not affect ties
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U.S., China trade barbs over ‘spy balloon’
The U.S. government on Friday said it had also observed a second surveillance balloon in skies over Latin America.
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ISRO-NASA built NISAR satellite ready to be shipped to India for launch
Later this month, the SUV-size payload will be moved into a special cargo container for a 14,000-kilometer flight to the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru
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Friday, February 3, 2023
Taliban detain Afghan educator who spoke out on women's school ban
Veteran journalism lecturer Ismail Mashal caused a storm by tearing his degree certificates to shreds on TV in December, protesting the edict ending women’s higher education
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Europe reaches deal for price cap on Russian diesel
European Union governments have tentatively agreed to set a $100-per-barrel price cap on sales of Russian diesel to coincide with an EU embargo on the fuel
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At least 41 dead in Nigeria after gunmen, vigilantes clash
Insecurity has become widespread and a major concern for voters ahead of a Feb. 25 election to choose new members of Parliament.
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Indian company’s eye drops linked with 55 adverse events in U.S.
Global Pharma Healthcare recalls product from U.S. market after CDC warns of infections and loss of vision; contamination has been suspected
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China says balloon is for meteorological research, accidentally strayed
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China has “no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country” and urged calm while the facts are established.
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European Union officials hold Kyiv talks in show of support for Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, as well as 15 European Commissioners, travelled to the Ukrainian capital for what they described as a summit meeting.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Pakistan mosque suicide bomber 'was in police uniform'
Authorities are investigating how a major breach could happen in one of the most sensitive areas in the city.
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Jailed Iran filmmaker Jafar Panahi says on hunger strike
Cinema figures have been among the thousands of people arrested by Iran.
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Jo Johnson, brother of UK ex-PM, resigns as director of Adani linked firm
Mr. Johnson insisted that he has stepped down due to his own lack of "domain expertise".
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Imran Khan's ally arrested for accusing Zardari of plotting to kill former premier
Mr. Zardari rejected the allegations and also sent a legal notice to Mr. Khan.
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Hong Kong woos tourists with 5 lakh air tickets and vouchers
Chief Executive John Lee launched a tourism campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” saying the city will offer 5,00,000 free air tickets to welcome tourists from around the world
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U.S. Embassy says visa renewal application can be submitted through dropbox
The U.S. embassy and consulates in India have prepared to receive a record number of visas from Indian students in 2023
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Pakistan inflation rises to 48-year high as IMF visits
Year-on-year inflation in January 2023 was recorded at 27.55%, the highest since May 1975, with thousands of containers of imports held up at Karachi port
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FBI searching Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach, home: lawyer
The search follows a 13-hour, top-to-bottom review of Mr. Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home when agents located additional documents with classified markings
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Building alliances and partnerships top priority: U.S. Deputy Defence Secy tells NSA Doval
The U.S. has indicated solidarity with several Asian nations, several of whom have conflicts with an aggressive China which is flexing its muscles in the strategic Indo-Pacific region
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U.S. considering General Electric’s application to jointly produce jet engines in India
A new innovation bridge will be created to connect defence start-ups on both sides, says Ministry of External Affairs
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Peshawar, the city of flowers, becomes epicentre of violence
The Pakistani city of Peshawar was once known as “the city of flowers” but has borne the brunt of rising militancy in the region for the past decades
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Pakistani Taliban militants attack police station in Pakistan's Punjab province
The attack happened at the Makerwal police station on Tuesday night, days after a suicide attack in a mosque in Peshawar killed more than 100 people
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
China scoffs at new Czech president's phone call with Taiwan
China has accused the new Czech President of challenging its national sovereignty by affirming ties with self-ruled Taiwan in a phone with the island's leader
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Western allies differ over jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
Ukraine planned to push for Western fourth-generation fighters like F-16s after securing supplies of main battle tanks last week
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Pakistan blames 'security lapse' for Peshawar mosque blast, 100 dead
Pakistani authorities are scrambling to determine how a suicide bomber was able to carry out one of the country’s deadliest militant attacks in years
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Russia claims capture of village north of Bakhmut in Ukraine
Russian Military captured the village of Blagodatne in eastern Ukraine on 31 January
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Toshakhana case | Pakistan court to indict former PM Imran Khan on February 7
The judge of an additional sessions court in Islamabad, Zafar Iqbal, heard the case on January 31.
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Sri Lanka's ex-President Sirisena apologises for 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
A series of blasts tore through three Catholic churches and luxury hotels on April 21, 2019, killing nearly 270 people and injuring over 500
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Monday, January 30, 2023
Explained | What does the recent wave of tech layoffs mean?
American technology companies, including giants like Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet, laid off more than 1,50,000 employees in 2022 and over 40,000 in January of this year alone
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'Tradition of diplomacy' will help Russia solve Ukraine conflict: Pakistan Foreign Minister
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who is on his maiden trip to Moscow, is aiming to bolster economic and bilateral ties with Russia and seek discounted oil for cash-strapped Pakistan
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Pakistan’s Peshawar hit by blast at mosque; 46 dead, 150 injured
The attack happened during afternoon worship in the provincial capital of Peshawar, close to former tribal areas that border Afghanistan where militancy has been steadily rising
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Blinken urges Israel-Palestinian calm as violence soars
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging Israel and the Palestinians to exercise restraint amid a spike in violence that has put the region on edge
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Gunmen kill eight at birthday party in South Africa
Investigations into the circumstances and possible motives for the attack are ongoing
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Armenia urges United Nations court to order Azerbaijan to end road block
The hearing at the International Court of Justice comes amid rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia just over two years after they ended a war that killed about 6,800 soldiers and displaced around 90,000 civilians.
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50 people injured in Peshawar mosque explosion
The injured are being shifted to the Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, the officials said.
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Israeli troops kill man in West Bank: Palestine
The Palestine Health Ministry says Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in a flashpoint city in the occupied West Bank
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Sunday, January 29, 2023
Maldives president to run again after winning primary
Since being elected, Mr. Solih has largely stabilized the nation despite political upheaval.
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Tom Verlaine, frontman of U.S. punk band Television, dies at 73
Tributes have poured in on social networks from fellow artists remembering Verlaine.
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Leopard 2 | Fire on wheels
With dozens of German-built main battle tanks and other western weapons coming in, Ukraine hopes to bolster its offensive capability against Russian troops
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Israeli police seal off home of Jerusalem synagogue attacker
Funerals for the victims in Friday's shooting, the deadliest attack on Israelis since 2008, were scheduled to take place Sunday.
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UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed: UNGA President
UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi will arrive in India on Sunday on a three-day visit
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Saturday, January 28, 2023
Sri Lanka economy could shrink by -3.5% to -4%, President says
The island nation of 22 million people has struggled with challenges during the past year ranging from a shortage of foreign currency to runaway inflation and a steep recession.
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Anger and protest in Memphis after police beating video released
Authorities had feared that fury triggered by the video could spark widespread violence, but the center of the city remained calm, with businesses still open.
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Three killed, four injured in latest California shooting
This is the fourth mass shooting in California this month.
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India holds key to world peace and prosperity: Japanese ambassador
Hiroshi Suzuki also recalled his visit to Ahmedabad in 2017 with then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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India ‘strongly condemns’ terror attack in Israel’s Jerusalem
Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also offered condolences to the families of the victims
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Outraged, deeply pained to see horrific video of beating and death of African American youth: Joe Biden
Tyre Nichols, 29, was on his way home when the Memphis police pulled him over for alleged reckless driving; a video shared online documents the police kicking and beating Nichols
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Friday, January 27, 2023
Nepal Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to lose seat in Parliament as Supreme Court rules he is not a citizen
The verdict on Mr Lamichhane is the first political setback for the month old government of PM Prachand
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Russia says any attempts to oust it from global sports over Ukraine will fail
Some sports bodies have suspended Russian teams or athletes in protest against Moscow’s war in Ukraine
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Torrential rains, flash floods lash Auckland; Elton John concert cancelled
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown declared a state of emergency due to the extent of the "damage, displacement, and disruption" cased by the weather
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U.K. Finance Minister dismisses economic ‘gloom’, eyes Brexit boost
Jeremy Hunt, a key member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government, will add that he offers a plan for “long term prosperity”.
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Russia shifts war focus to ‘NATO and the West’: European Union official
The military equipment from Germany and U.S. will help Ukrainians “defend (themselves) from these barbaric attacks,” says Stefano Sannino, a European Union official
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Gunman kills security chief at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran
The motive for the attack was not immediately clear
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
China says Covid deaths down by nearly 80%
Beijing's figures are believed to only represent a fraction of the true toll.
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Cash-strapped Pakistan's rupee plunges amid talks with IMF
The rupee closed at 230 to the dollar on Wednesday.
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Peru faces food, fuel shortages as Boluarte defiant
Protests, which broke out after the ouster in early December of former president Pedro Castillo, have repeatedly turned violent.
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8 dead, including 6 Chinese nationals, after ship sinks near Japan
Three private ships in the area also helped to pick up five of the stranded crew members, Japan's coast guard said.
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No backchannel talks between Pakistan and India, says Hina Rabbani Khar
India has been maintaining that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan while insisting that the onus is on Islamabad
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A Russian graveyard reveals Wagner’s prisoner army
A cemetery used by the Russian mercenary group Wagner has grown rapidly in size over the past several months
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Japan launches intel satellite to watch North Korea, disasters
The H2A rocket, launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, successfully lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Explained | The next leg of the Russia-Ukraine war
Why is Ukraine asking more weapons and military equipment from NATO allies? Why was Germany reluctant to send its Leopard 2 tanks? What all regions are now under Russian control? Why did the U.S. initially refuse to send its Abrams tanks?
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Indian-American shot dead by three masked men in U.S.
The victim’s wife and daughter were injured in the attack that took place in Georgia.
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PM Modi holds talks with Egyptian President Sisi
The 68-year-old influential Arab leader, who arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit, is the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations.
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Ship sinks between South Korea and Japan; 9 remain unconscious
The 6,551-ton Jin Tian cargo ship sank early Wednesday in Japan’s exclusive economic zone; no confirmed deaths yet
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy
He will have less than nine months before contesting a tough general election, with opinion polls indicating his Labour Party is trailing its conservative opposition
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Fighting flares between junta and rebels in southern Myanmar
Myanmar has been in turmoil since Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government was toppled in an army coup almost two years ago
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U.S. sues Google on ad tech business, joined by eight States
The lawsuit is the second federal antitrust complaint filed against Google, alleging violations of antitrust law
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Senior Ukrainian officials depart amid corruption crackdown
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's focus on the war would not stop his government from tackling corruption.
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Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto hints at joining NATO without Sweden
The comments of Finland’s top diplomat came a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden not to expect support for its bid for NATO membership following weekend protests in Stockholm by an anti-Islam activist and pro-Kurdish groups.
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Growing numbers of people in Asia lack enough to eat as food insecurity rises with higher prices: Food and Agricultural Organization’s report
“Nearly a half-billion people, more than eight in 10 of them in South Asia, were undernourished in 2021 and more than one billion faced moderate to severe food insecurity,” the FAO report said.
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Monday, January 23, 2023
Pakistan suffers major power outage after grid failure
According to the Ministry of Energy, the system of frequency of the national grid went down at 7:34 a.m. local time, resulting in the breakdown
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Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear
This was the deadliest attack since May 24, when 21 people were killed in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
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Sergey Lavrov says West prevented negotiations to end Ukraine war
Sergey Lavrov's remarks on a visit to South Africa were similar to those made last year by Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Poland to ask Germany for go-ahead to send tanks to Ukraine
“Even if there is no permission from Germany, Warsaw will take its own decisions,” he said, without elaborating.
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida prioritises arms buildup, reversing low birthrate
Fumio Kishida said Japan's new security strategy is based on a realistic simulation “as we face the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II and a question if we can protect the people's lives in an emergency.”
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Erdogan announces Turkish elections to be held on May 14
Turkey’s president has announced May 14 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary and presidential elections
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Israelis press on with protests against new government
Tens of thousands of Israelis are gathering in Tel Aviv to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the judicial system
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Israel's Netanyahu fires Cabinet ally, heeding court ruling
Mr. Netanyahu’s government, the most right-wing in Israeli history, has made overhauling the country’s judiciary a centerpiece of its agenda.
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Ten killed in mass shooting at Monterey Park in California’s Los Angeles
Shooting took place after 10 p.m. around the location of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration held in Monterey Park
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Building collapse in Syrian city of Aleppo leaves 10 dead
Dozens of firefighters, first responders and residents covered in debris and dust were searching through the rubble for the remaining residents with drills and a bulldozer.
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Russia says West's deliveries of new weapons to Ukraine will lead to global catastrophe
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the Duma — Russia's lower house of parliament — warned that the United States and NATO's support of Ukraine is leading the world to a "terrible war".
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
Sri Lanka to hold local council election on March 9
The local election was earlier postponed by six months as the country was gripped by unprecedented economic turmoil
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U.S. designates Russia's Wagner military group an international 'criminal organization'
Wagner, controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman close to President Vladimir Putin, has about 50,000 fighters in Ukraine, 80% of them drawn from prisons
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Palestinian who allegedly tried to stab Israeli fatally shot
The Palestinian Health Ministry says an Israeli fatally shot a 42-year-old Palestinian in a West Bank settler outpost
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Eyeing World Expo 2030, Riyadh to pump in billions to become global metropolis
While the Expo is estimated to attract 40 million people from all over the world, Riyadh is readying its infrastructure for about 100 million visitors per year by 2030.
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German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
On Friday, Germany inched closer to a decision to deliver the tanks, ordering a review of its Leopard stocks in preparation for a possible green light.
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Turkey cancels planned visit by Swedish Defence Minister
Turkey has cancelled a planned visit by Sweden’s Defence Minister in response to the Nordic country’s issuing of permits for anti-Turkish protests
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Biden understands how much Indian-Americans have to offer: Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval
Aftab Pureval is the first Indian-American, Tibetan-American and Asian-American to be elected as the mayor of Cincinnati
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42 Pakistani journalists killed in 4 years: Pak Minister tells Senate
As the journalists were all killed by terrorists, there are calls for the Pakistan government to take swift action against the culprits and provide special security to journalists
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Friday, January 20, 2023
Nawaz Sharif blames Gen Bajwa & Gen Faiz for Pakistan's current turmoil
His latest remarks come in the wake of a top-level huddle where he and his daughter met with party leaders to discuss strategy as the possibility of polls in two provinces grows.
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More bodies found in Tibet avalanche, death toll rises to 20
Tons of snow and ice collapsed onto the mouth of the tunnel on Tuesday evening, trapping drivers in their vehicles.
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Watch | Why are people in China choosing not to have kids?
A video on why population in China has seen a decline after 6 decades
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Henley Passport Index 2023: India rises two spots in passport strength index
While India has moved up from its spot at the 87th place on the list, it’s access to visa-free travel to countries has decreased by one
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Henley Passport Index 2023: India moves up two spots to 85th place
While India has moved up from its spot at the 87th place on the list, it’s access to visa-free travel to countries has decreased by one
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Tanishq enters U.S. market, first store inaugurated by Senator Robert Menendez
Tanishq said the brand aims to meet the evolving needs of Indian Americans, who comprise 4.35% of the New Jersey's total population and are 387,000 strong
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Japan to lower COVID-19 to flu status, further easing rules
A change would also remove self-isolation rules and other anti-virus requirements and allow COVID-19 patients to seek treatment at any hospital instead of only specialised facilities.
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Israel's attorney general Gali Baharav Miara tells Benjamin Netanyahu to fire key ally Aryeh Deri
The letter by Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara is also likely to exacerbate a dispute over the power of the judicial system and the government's bid to overhaul it.
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Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal meets families of those killed in Yeti Airlines plane crash
According to the Prime Minister’s secretariat, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal requested the hospital’s officials to ask for necessary assistance from the government to establish the deceased's identity at the earliest.
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Want to see Pakistan in an economically sustainable position: U.S.
Pakistan’s forex reserves have dwindled despite efforts by the government to shore up its economy.
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French President Emmanuel Macron to meet Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona
Pedro Sánchez and Emmanuel Macron are to sign a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between their countries.
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Ukraine asks West to hurry up with supplies of tanks, air defences
Western allies meet at the Ramstein Air Base Germany on Friday with the focus on whether Berlin will allow its Leopard 2 battle tanks to be supplied to Kyiv to help drive out Russian forces.
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Who are the candidates to replace New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern?
A Labour Party vote for a new leader will take place on January 22; the party leader will be Prime Minister until the October general election
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Davos 2023 | Crypto collapse brings focus to ‘true value’ of digital assets: Raghuram Rajan
"Fiat currencies have won out in terms of which is more credible," said former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan at the World Economic Forum 2023
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
U.N. General Assembly president Csaba Korosi to visit India this month
Csaba Korosi is a Hungarian diplomat currently serving as president of the 77th United Nations General Assembly
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At Davos, U.N. chief warns the world is in a 'sorry state'
The head of the United Nations says the world is in a “sorry state” because of myriad “interlinked” challenges including climate change and Russia’s war in Ukraine
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NBA champions Warriors praise Biden on Griner, gun control in White House return
It was the first time that a sitting U.S. president had received the Golden State Warriors since Barack Obama in 2016, after former President Donald Trump revoked their invitation in 2017 and declined to extend one a year later
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Qantas plane lands safely after mayday call made over ocean
A Qantas flight traveling from New Zealand to Sydney has landed safely after it issued a mayday call over the Pacific Ocean
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U.S.-China officials to meet on economy, aim to ease tension
It is U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s first face-to-face meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He
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World’s oldest known person dies aged 118: Spokesman
Randon, known as Sister Andre, was born in southern France on February 11, 1904, when World War I was still a decade away.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Indian-American attorney becomes first LGBTQ woman of colour to take oath as U.S. City Council member
Janani Ramachandran took the ceremonial oath wearing a saree as the Oakland City Council member for District 4 in an inauguration ceremony held on January 10
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Taliban official says 9 men lashed in public in Afghanistan
Each man was lashed between 35 and 39 times in front of Taliban officials, religious clerics, elders, and local people.
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Nepal plane crash: Death toll rises to 70; authorities begin to handover victims' bodies to family members
Two more persons are still missing and the search operation is continuing, according to the Nepal Army sources
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Monday, January 16, 2023
U.K.-EU inch towards agreement on Northern Ireland trade
The two ministers had reached an agreement last week in which the U.K. would permit the E.U. real time access to trade data across the Irish Sea
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Germany summons Iran envoy again over executions
Germany and France last Monday summoned Iran's respective envoys in protest against Tehran's deadly crackdown on the demonstrations and the latest executions of anti-government protesters.
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Islamic State claims church bombing in east Congo; 14 dead
The extremists claimed the bomb killed 20 Christians. Congolese authorities put the toll at 14 dead and at least 63 wounded.
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As talks with Tamil parties drag, Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment
The President has pledged to address the country’s long-pending national question tied to the historic demand of Sri Lanka’s Tamils for equality and self-determination
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FTA will help realise bilateral trade potential between India and Israel: Anat Bernstein-Reich
Ms. Bernstein-Reich was elected the new President of the prestigious commercial body last week by the Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce's General Assembly that opened for 2023 recently.
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
Latvia hit by worst flood in decades
Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins and President Egils Levits organised a crisis management meeting in the capital Riga.
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Davos 2023: Climate activists protest over big oil hijacking debate
Over 1,500 business leaders are gathering for the annual meeting in the Swiss resort, where global threats including climate change are on the agenda
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Man arrested after uranium found at London’s Heathrow Airport
Richard Smith, head of London police's Counter Terrorism Command said that, despite the arrest, the incident does "not appear to be linked to any direct threat to the public"
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More heavy weapons for Ukraine 'in the near future': NATO chief
Since the invasion, the Ukrainians have built momentum and Western nations have been expanding the range of weapons being provided.
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A day after U.S. calls out Chinese aggression at LAC, China responds
In a statement, the Chinese embassy says US should not interfere in India-China border issues
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South Korean President travels to UAE, seeks arms sales
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol quoted Sheikh Mohammed as saying the UAE planned to invest $30 billion in South Korea.
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Saturday, January 14, 2023
Lawyers found more classified documents at Joe Biden’s home
The White House says lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known
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Ukraine witnesses Russian military attack across Kharkiv, Lviv and Kyiv
Russian missiles hit critical infrastructure in east and west Ukraine, explosions reported in Kyiv, officials said.
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U.K. to supply tanks to Ukraine as Russian missiles hit Kyiv
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the U.K. will provide Challenger 2 tanks and other artillery systems to support Ukraine
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Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians, say troops were attacked
The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the men as Ezzeddin Hamamrah, 24, and Amjad Khleleyah, 23.
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Sri Lanka concludes debt restructuring talks with Japan: President Wickremesinghe
Extending a much-needed lifeline to a neighbour in need, India gave financial assistance of nearly $4 billion to Colombo during the year
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Former Bolsonaro minister arrested over January 8 assault: Brazil media
He was wanted under a Supreme Court warrant for alleged "collusion" with the rioters.
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Friday, January 13, 2023
UAE names oil chief to head COP28 climate talks
Sultan al-Jaber is also the Gulf state's special envoy for climate change.
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Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency
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NATO sends planes to Romania to track Russian moves
The Western military alliance has strengthened its presence in the region since Russia invaded Ukraine, which borders Romania, a NATO member
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Jaishankar to discuss debt crisis on visit to Sri Lanka next week
Mr. Jaishankar’s January 19-20 visit will follow Chinese ministerial visit on January 14-18, as Colombo seeks written financial assurances on debt restructuring from its closest and biggest creditors
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Trump Organisation fined $1.6 million for tax fraud
Former President's top executives dodged personal income taxes on lavish job perks but Donal Trump himself was not on trial and denied any knowledge of his executives evading taxes illegally
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Russia says it has captured the eastern town of Soledar in bloody fight in east Ukraine
“The liberation of the town of Soledar was completed in the evening of Jan. 12.”
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Migrant entry numbers into Europe hit six-year high
The European Union's border and coast guard agency says that the number of attempts by migrants to enter Europe without authorization reached around 3,30,000 in 2022.
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Halloween stampede | South Korean police seek involuntary manslaughter, negligence charges over deadly crush
Despite anticipating a weekend crowd of more than 1,00,000, Seoul police had assigned 137 officers to the capital's nightlife district Itaewon on the day of the crush.
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
U.S. consumer inflation eased again to 6.5% in December
There was, however, little relief beyond vegetables as inflation in food items like cereals, milk, spices accelerated further to 13.8%, 8.5% and 20.3%, respectively
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Joe Biden says classified document found in ‘personal library’
Mr. Biden told reporters at the White House that he is “cooperating fully and completely” with a Justice Department investigation into how classified information and government records were stored.
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U.A.E. to rollover $2 billion loan, give additional $1 billion: Pakistan PM Office
Prime Minister Sharif also invited Mr. Zayed for a state visit to Pakistan to which he agreed
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack that killed five
The bombing was the second major attack in Kabul in 2023 and drew condemnation from the international community.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Uganda declares end to deadly Ebola outbreak
Uganda's outbreak was caused by the Sudan Ebola virus, one of six species of the Ebola virus and for which there is currently no confirmed vaccine.
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