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Biden finally hails Elon Musk amid tough Chinese EV competition
San Francisco: In his first-ever public acknowledgement of Elon Musk-run Tesla’s contribution to the world of electric vehicles (EVs), US President Joe Biden has said that the country is building a reliable national…
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Indian leaders must stop marginalisation of Muslim women: Malala Yousafzai
New Delhi: Speaking about the ongoing hijab row in India, Nobel laureate and education rights activist Malala Yousafzai has said that the “objectification of women — for wearing less or more —…
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US second gentleman visit to D.C. high school marred by bomb threat
Washington: US second gentleman Doug Emhoff was escorted out of an event at a high school in Washington on Tuesday afternoon due to a bomb threat. Emhoff, married to US Vice-President Kamala…
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Afghanistan receives $32mn in humanitarian cash aid
Kabul: Afghanistan has received a batch of $32 million in humanitarian cash assistance, according to the country’s central bank. “Following a series of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, $32 million in cash reached Afghanistan…
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13 million people facing hunger across Horn of Africa: WFP
Geneva: The World Food Program (WFP) has warned that an estimated 13 million people are facing hunger across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, as the Horn of Africa grappled with severe drought caused by…
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Global Covid-19 cases surpass 400 million
New York: Global Covid-19 cases surpassed 400 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The global case count amounted to 400,244,031, with 5,761,208 deaths worldwide, as of 5:21 p.m. local time (2221…
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Indian high commission issues advisory for persons traveling to Canada
Ottawa: Amid ongoing protests in Ottawa, India has advised its citizens living in Canada and those planning to visit the country to avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place, urging them to…
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UN Chief encouraged by Israeli-Palestinian engagement
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he is encouraged by the recent engagement between senior Israeli and Palestinian officials. Arguing that “piecemeal approaches” to the question of Palestine would only…
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Italy to scrap mandatory outdoor masks on Friday: Health Undersecretary
Rome: Italy will abolish the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors on Friday as the country continues to register a gradual decrease in the daily number of COVID-19 cases, said Italian Health…
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Sri Lanka to import 400,000 metric tonnes of rice
Colombo: The government of Sri Lanka has planned to import 400,000 metric tonnes of rice in a bid to increase supply against rising rice prices in the South Asian country. As many…
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South Korean Air Force ordered to pay damages over airfield noise
Seoul: A South Korean government panel has ordered the Air Force to compensate residents near an airfield for noise from aircraft operations, officials said on Tuesday. The National Environmental Dispute Resolution Commission…
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Greece invalidates 324,000 Covid vaccine certificates
Athens: The Covid-19 vaccination certificates of 324,000 people in Greece who did not take their booster shots have became invalid, the government announced. According to current regulations in Greece, the vaccination certificates are…
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Severe drought affects 4.3 million people in Somalia: UN
Mogadishu: An estimated 4.3 million people have been affected by the severe drought which is ravaging several parts of Somalia, up from 3.2 million a month ago, the UN Office for the Coordination…
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Global Covid caseload reaches 397 million
Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 397 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.74 million and vaccinations to over 10.07 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest…
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Kids learnt less words with more screen exposure during pandemic: Study
London: The rapid spread of Covid-19 pandemic, has since two years, led to lockdowns and closure of schools in many countries, affecting children’s education the most. International research team investigated the impact…
