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Rajnath holds talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held wide-ranging talks with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin focusing on various key aspects of India-US defence ties and the regional security scenario including in the Indo-Pacific. The US Defence Secretary arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a two-day tour …

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People of India are going to defeat BJP: Rahul Gandhi

New York : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said after the Karnataka election victory his party will “decimate” the BJP in Telangana and other state polls, emphasising that it is not just the Congress party but the people of India who are going to defeat its hate-filled ideology. “We have …

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Biden says he is heartbroken by train crash in India

Washington : US President Joe Biden on Saturday said he is heartbroken by the tragic news of a train crash in India that has killed nearly 300 people. The crash in Odisha’s Balasore district involving three trains is one of the worst rail accidents in India in nearly three decades. …

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Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Migratory Bird Day

Abu Dhabi : Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Migratory Bird Day,observed on the second weekend of May each year, as part of its efforts to preserve biodiversity and ecology.113 wild birds were spotted at the Zoo, including residentand, migrant birds according to research conducted by the Zoo in 2022. Highlights …

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Japan struck by earthquake of 8.5 intensity, one dead

Tokyo : Japan was struck by an earthquake on Friday. The intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 8.5 on the Richter Scale. Preliminary information said that one person died and several images were damaged. The United States Geological Survey stated that tremors were felt in an area spreading over …

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Five injured in helicopter crash in Nepal

Kathmandu : A helicopter engaged in Arun Hydro-Electric Project in Nepal crashed on Friday near Sankhuwasabha. Five people including two pilots were injured in the accident. Out of the five three people have been shifted to Kathmandu for treatment. The other two received minor injuries. The helicopter belonged to Simrik …

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Neighbour supporting terrorism cannot be friend: Jaishankar

Panama City : “We cannot connect to the nation which supports terrorism”, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while referring to Pakistan. Jaishankar was addressing the media person during his Panama tour. Pakistan will have to be firm on its assurance to act against terrorism. Pakistan will have to control …

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US brokers 72-hrs ceasefire in Sudan

Khartoum : A ceasefire for 72 hours from midnight of April 24, in Sudan was agreed upon as a result of the successful intervention of the USA. The ceasefire was agreed upon after 427 people were killed and more than 3,700 injured in the violent struggle between the army and …

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Pak army eliminates 8 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad : Pakistani army claims to have intensified action against terrorists as it killed eight terrorists were killed by the Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in an encounter. One Army soldier was fell to the bullets of the terrorist group. The Army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement …

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Gold prices ease as US dollar regains some ground

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Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as a steady dollar made bullion more expensive for overseas buyers, while softer U.S. economic data heightened expectations of less-aggressive moves by the Federal Reserve. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,962.36 per ounce, as of 0103 GMT. U.S. gold futures were …

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ITC HOTELS LAUNCH MEMENTOS UDAIPUR, ITS FIRST MEMENTOS PROPERTY IN INDIA

Udaipur  – ITC’s Hotel Group announced the opening of its first property Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya, Udaipur under the new brand – Mementos.  With the Mementos brand, ITC Hotels brings bespoke experiences at immersive locations through atypical hotels and resorts that are unique by character, design or heritage and strive to co-exist with …

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Two killed, 12 injured in Kabul blast

Kabul : A powerful bomb blast killed two people and injured 12 others in front of the Foreign Ministry office here on Monday afternoon. The blast resulted in dense smoke and flames emanating from the place. The area also has several commercial establishments. The fire brigade immediately reached the spot …

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5 planets will align in the night sky on March 28

New Delhi : Very interesting events are happening in the sky these days for the people interested in astronomy. In this order, on Tuesday, March 28, a panchayat of five planets is going to take place in the sky in the evening. During this, Mars, Mercury, Guru, Venus and Uranus …

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Japan hit by 6.1 earthquake, no Tsunami warning

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Tokyo : Japan was hit by a powerful earthquake on Saturday at 10.27 pm (local time). No tsunami warning has been issued so far, according to the National Research Institute for Earth Sciences and Disaster Resilience (NIED), reports Reuters. The intensity of the earthquake has been recorded at 6.1 on …

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All domestic flights grounded across US amid major system failure

NEW DELHI: US flights were grounded or delayed on Wednesday as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scrambled to fix a system outage, with passengers told to check with airlines for updates. FAA system that alerts pilots and other flight personnel about hazards or any changes to airport facility services and …

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TTP Threat Update: Will target Pak PM, other leaders

Peshawar : The terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has openly threatened to target the top leaders of the Government of Pakistan. The terrorist organisation said that if the attack on it does not stop, they will attack the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister. TTP says that if the government …

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Explosion at military airport in Afghanistan; many killed: Taliban

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Kabul : Many people are feared dead in a massive explosion at the military airport in the capital of Afghanistan. Confirming the blast, Taliban Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Nafi Takkar said that there was an explosion at Kabul’s military airport on Sunday morning but refrained from giving details of the …

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Pak soldier, 4 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad : Pakistan’s army on Saturday killed four terrorists during a military operation in Bannu district of the country’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. During this a young soldier died, according to Pakistan’s newspaper Dawn, quoting the army. According to Dawn, the operation was carried out in Jenny Khel area of …

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19 dead, 32 injured as oil tanker explodes in Kabul

Kabul: At least 19 people were killed and 32 injured in an explosion in an oil tanker on Saturday night in the Salang tunnel here in Afghanistan. According to Sayeed Himatullah Shamim, a spokesperson for Parwan province, w.,mnhgfdhjkl;’ hgfomen and children are also among the dead, victims are trapped under …

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Al Ain Zoo explores cooperation with Moscow Zoo

AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo has welcomed a delegation from Moscow Zoo during which the parties discussed mutual cooperation and finding ways to collaborate on projects to protect and preserve wildlife. The meeting covered various programmes for the conservation, breeding and exchange of rare and endangered species, and the …

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Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas

Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas

Gaza : Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on positions of militant groups in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in response to rockets being fired from the coastal enclave. An Israeli army spokesperson said the airstrikes were a response to three rockets being fired into southern Israel. No …

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Iran kneels downs; to review hijab law

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Tehran : The government of Iran finally succumbed to the anger of the people who took to the streets against the hijab law. Iranian attorney general said Iran’s parliament and judiciary are reviewing a law making the hijab mandatory. Under this law, it is mandatory for women to cover their …

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Nepal: Death toll due to earthquake rises to six

Kathmandu  : The death toll from house collapse incident in Nepal followed by subsequent tremors rose to nine on Wednesday, local police informed. Chief District Officer of Doti, Kalpana Shrestha informed ANI over the phone that five injured are being taken to the hospital. “Five injured are being taken to the hospital. …

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Imran Khan injured in firing

Islamabad : Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured in firing in Wazirabad on Thursday afternoon. Khan’s freedom rally entered Wazirabad, along with a large number of his followers. The incident occurred at Zafar Ali Khan Square. Initially, people thought the sound to be of firecrackers. However, an unidentified …

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PEC urges to end impunity to crimes against journalists

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Geneva, 2 November 2022: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, while marking the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on Wednesday commented, ‘more needs to be done to fight impunity on the ground’. Slow progress is made, but still very insufficient, …

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Russia accepts killing of 23 soldiers in Ukrainian attack

Russia accepts killing of 23 soldiers in Ukrainian attack

Grozny (Chechnya) : Chechnya leader and close associate of President Vladimir Putin Ramzan Kadyrov stated that 23 Russian soldiers were killed and 58 injured in Urainian attack on Russian ammunition depot in South Khersan. For the first time after Russia-Ukraine was began Russia has accepted heavy loss on the battle …

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Ethnic conflict in Sudan leaves 170 dead

Ethnic conflict in Sudan leaves 170 dead

Cairo : At least 170 people have been killed in an ethnic conflict over a land dispute in Sudan’s southern Blue Nile state. The fight between the two tribal communities lasted for two days. In the Blue Nile state, there has been a bloodbath in the Blue Nile state last …

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Biden calls Pakistan ‘One of the most dangerous nations’

One of the most dangerous nations

Washington : The US President Joe Biden called Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in the world. It has developed nuclear weapons without cohesion. He also levelled charges against Italy and Hungary. Biden was addressing a campaign for Democratic Party for fundraising. He said that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons could …

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Three US researchers win Nobel for economics

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Stockholm : There American economists Ben S Bernanke, Douglas W Diamond and Philip H Dybvig have been selected for the Nobel in Economics for research on banks and financial crises. Unlike the other prizes, the economic award was not established in Alfred Nobel’s will but by the Swedish Sveriges Riksbank …

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Zelensky thanks Modi for willingness to hold peace talks

Kyiv : Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking an initiative for talks between Russia and Ukraine for establishing peace. Zelensky, however, refused to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said that Putin never agreed to talks with Ukraine and deliberately weakened diplomatic relations. Modi …

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Pakistan apprehends 16 Indian fishermen for crossing the maritime border

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ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has arrested 16 Indian fishermen and confiscated two boats for crossing into Pakistan’s waters. Pakistani officials have confirmed this. The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) said that one of its ships on Tuesday arrested 16 Indian fishermen and seized two Indian boats during routine surveillance in maritime …

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India-Japan relations will be stronger : PM Modi tells Kishida

PM Modi tells Kishida

Tokyo : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived here to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Before attending the funeral, Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. Modi said- ‘India and Japan’s friendship has played a …

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MEA targets China-Pak at UNGA

MEA targets China Pak

New York : Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar made a veiled attack on China and Pakistan over terrorism in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying that countries defending terrorists declared in the United Nations are neither considering their interests nor their reputation. He said that any remark, …

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Russia intensifies attack on Ukraine bases

Kyiv : The war between Russia and Ukraine which started on February 24, is not coming to end, even as both the countries have suffered great losses. Not long ago, Ukraine claimed that its army had taken control of the city of Izyum, which had been held by Russian forces …

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Taiwan hit with 2nd earthquake in 24 hrs

Taipei : The second powerful earthquake in Taiwan within 24 hours has created panic. The magnitude of Sunday’s earthquake was measured at 6.8 on the Richter scale, while the magnitude of Saturday’s earthquake was 6.4. One building was reported to have collapsed due to Sunday’s earthquake. A train was derailed …

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President leaves for London to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu left for a visit to London, United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday to offer condolences from the Indian government at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India-UK relations have developed, flourished and strengthened immensely during the last …

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Arrival of Prime Minister in Samarkand to attend the SCO Summit

Narendra Modi arrived in Samarkand Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan this evening, at the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to attend the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). On arrival in Samarkand, Prime Minister was warmly received by …

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SCO summit: Modi to meet Putin today

Modi to meet Putin today

Samarkand (Uzbekistan) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Friday. He arrived on Thursday night around 9 pm. On the sidelines of the summit, Modi will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Russia, Uzbekistan and Iran. There will also be an important …

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Al Ain Zoo : a magnet for talented Emiratis

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Al Ain Zoo is always keen to offer Emirati nationals a variety of distinguished employment opportunities, attracting personnel specialized in various fields to join the team, and providing training opportunities that enable and empower Emirati students and graduates of educational institutions to be part of this unique sector. Since opening, …

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British hosts frustrated over visa processing delays

british hosts frustrated over visa processing delays

April 23, 2022, 12:24 pm London, April 23 : As millions of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict zone are seeking refugee in the neighbouring countries, the visa application process for the UK has caused growing frustrations both among the refugees and the British hosts. BBC quoted the hosts as describing being …

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Pakistan: 3,000 names to be struck off ECL

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April 23, 2022, 12:17 pm Islamabad, April 23 : The Pakistan government has decided to bring about significant changes in the rules that controls citizens’ exit from the country in an attempt to end the practice of keeping people on the no-fly list for years or even decades, Dawn reported …

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Pakistan: Three soldiers killed in Af-Pak border firing

pakistan three soldiers killed in af pak border firing

April 23, 2022, 1:47 pm Islamabad, April 23 : Three Pakistani soldiers were killed in a cross-border attack at the Pak-Afghanistan border, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Saturday. The military’s media wing said militants opened fire on the troops from across the border in the Dewagar area, district of …

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Pakistan: Resignations of PTI MNAs de-sealed

pakistan resignations of pti mnas de sealed

April 23, 2022, 1:09 pm Islamabad, April 23( |) Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf, said that their the fate of the PTI members would be decided strictly according to the Constitution, law and rules after de-sealing the resignations of PTI members, The News reported on Saturday. The …

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Russian troops made no major gains in past 24 hours: UK

russian troops made no major gains in past 24 hours uk

April 23, 2022, 12:50 pm London, April 23 : The Russian troops have failed to make any major gains due to Ukrainian counter-attacks, the UK’s Defence Intelligence (DI) said on Saturday. The UK ministry of defence’s DI said, “Despite increased activity, Russian forces have made no major gains in the …

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Kyiv to evacuate civilians from Mariupol on Saturday

kyiv to evacuate civilians from mariupol on saturday

April 23, 2022, 5:13 pm Kyiv, April 23 ( /Sputnik) Ukrainian authorities are planning to evacuate women and children from Mariupol on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk said. “About Mariupol: today we are again trying to evacuate women, children and the elderly. Now we are beginning to gather at …

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UN chief to meet Putin in Moscow

un chief to meet putin in moscow

April 22, 2022, 10:44 pm ted Nations, April 22 ( /Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Moscow on April 25 and meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit, a UN spokesman said Friday. The secretary-general will have “a working meeting and lunch” with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, …

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UN chief to visit Russia, Ukraine next week

un chief to visit russia ukraine next week

April 23, 2022, 11:04 am ted Nations, April 22 ( /Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 26 and 28 respectively, a UN spokesman said. Guterres will visit Moscow on April 26 and have “a working meeting and lunch” …

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For first time, Russia admits Moskva ship casualties

for first time russia admits moskva ship casualties

April 23, 2022, 10:54 am Moscow, April 23 : At least one person was killed and 27 went missing after the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet Moskva sunk earlier this month, according to Russian state media. The Moskva, a guided-missile cruiser, had sunk on April 14. Ukraine had claimed …

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EU’s Michel calls Putin to ensure humanitarian corridors

eus michel calls putin to ensure humanitarian corridors

April 22, 2022, 6:11 pm Brussels, April 22 ( /Sputnik) President of the European Council Charles Michel on Friday during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin called for providing humanitarian corridors from Mariupol and other cities by Orthodox Easter. “Strongly urged for immediate humanitarian access and safe passage …

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1 killed, 2 injured in military plane crash in Ukraine

April 22, 2022, 4:54 pm Kyiv, April 22 ( /Xinhua) A Ukrainian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhya region on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring two others, the regional administration said in a statement on Facebook. The aircraft, which was on a technical flight, …

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At least 25 killed in mosque blast in N Afghanistan

April 22, 2022, 9:01 pm Kabul, April 22 ( /Xinhua) At least 25 people were killed and nearly 40 others wounded after a blast rocked a mosque in Afghanistan’s northern province of Kunduz on Friday, eyewitnesses said. The explosion occurred in Imam Sahib district shortly after Friday prayers roughly at …

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Sensex down 714.53 pts

April 22, 2022, 5:11 pm Mumbai, April 22 : The BSE Sensex on Friday tanked 714.53 pts to close at 57,197.15 on profit booking by local operators. The Nifty of National Stock Exchange (NSE) too slipped 220.65 pts at 17,171.95. The Sensex fell 380 pts at 57,531.95 in opening session. …

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Sensex down 714.53 points

April 22, 2022, 4:49 pm Mumbai, April 22 : The BSE Sensex on Friday tanked 714.53 points to close at 57,197.15 on profit booking by local operators. The Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) too slipped 220.65 points at 17,171.95. The Sensex registered the day’s high and low at …

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Death toll from tropical storm in Philippines rises to 224

death toll from tropical storm in philippines rises to 224

April 21, 2022, 9:37 am Manila, April 21 ( /Sputnik) The number of deaths caused by the tropical storm Agaton in the Philippines has risen to 224, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday. The number of people affected by the natural disaster has surpassed …

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G7 countries say provided Ukraine with $24bln support for 2022

g7 countries say provided ukraine with 24bln support for 2022

April 21, 2022, 10:33 am Kyiv, April 21 ( /Sputnik) Finance ministers and heads of central banks of the G7 nations said they had pledged and provided support for Ukraine worth $24 billion for this year. “Building on the G7 Finance Ministers´ statement of 14 February 2022, together with the …

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Pakistan: Govt to place members of PTI cabinet on no-fly list

pakistan govt to place members of pti cabinet on no fly list

April 21, 2022, 10:32 am Islamabad, April 21 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the placing of several members of the last federal cabinet on the no-fly list as it believed that they could make a bid to leave the country anytime with the “corruption” money allegedly collected during the …

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Philippine storm death toll climbs to 224

philippine storm death toll climbs to 224

April 21, 2022, 12:57 pm Manila, April 21 ( /Xinhua) The death toll in the Philippines from the landslides and flooding spawned by tropical storm Megi rose to 224, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday. The government agency that culls reports from the provinces …

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Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto sets conditions for oath-taking

pakistan bilawal bhutto sets conditions for oath taking

April 21, 2022, 12:39 pm Islamabad, April 21 : PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has laid out conditions for his induction into the newly-formed cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, The News reported Thursday. Bilawal has said that he would join the cabinet only if Moshin Dawar and members of other …

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Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM

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April 22, 2022, 3:14 pm New Delhi, April 22 : ted Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the grand hospitality he received in Gujarat on day one of his visit to India, saying he felt like “Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan.” The comments …

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Libya’s newly approved govt holds first meeting

libyas newly approved govt holds first meeting

April 22, 2022, 3:08 pm Tripoli, April 22 ( /Xinhua) The Libyan government recently approved by the House of Representatives held its first meeting in the southern city of Sabha. “We have decided to start working as a legitimate government approved by the legislative authority in a democratic and fair …

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US distances itself from Omar’s visit to Pakistan

us distances itself from omars visit to pakistan

April 22, 2022, 3:04 pm Washington, April 22 : The US administration has distanced itself from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s trip to Pakistan this week. Addressing reporters on Thursday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said: “As I understand it, Representative Omar is not visiting Pakistan on US government-sponsored travel.” The US …

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Italy PM may visit Kyiv to meet Zelensky

italy pm may visit kyiv to meet zelensky

April 22, 2022, 2:55 pm Rome, April 22 ( /Sputnik) Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi may soon visit Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian media reported on Friday. According to La Repubblica newspaper, it is possible that Draghi will personally visit Kyiv in the near future, as …

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