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Niamey: Russian soldiers entered the airbase used by the American army in the African country of Niger.
According to a foreign news agency, the Russian army has entered the Niger government's Ema base. Niger has ordered 1,000 US troops to leave the country.
Protests have been ongoing for several months in Niger for…
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Washington: US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that our support for Pakistan's economic success is unwavering.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a press briefing that the United States supports Pakistan's bid for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and we support developments that are good for the…
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THE ANGELS:
Hundreds of helmeted police swarmed the site of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of California at Los Angeles early on Thursday, firing flash bangs, arresting defiant demonstrators and dismantling their encampment.
The pre-dawn police crackdown at UCLA marked the latest flashpoint in mounting tensions on US college campuses, where protests over Israel's…
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The royal family of the United Arab Emirates has more wealth than Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, owning seven hundred cars. The Nahyan royal family holds prominent positions in both business and politics in the Gulf region and is one of the richest families in the world.
According to a report published in Arab…
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Police in Toronto, Canada have registered cases against 12 people for opening accounts on fake documents in Canadian banks.
Introducing new technology for type one diabetes patients
According to the Canadian police, the accused include Hamza Baig, Hasnain Akram, Zal Ali Chaudhry, Rashid Iqbal, Rana Faisal Masood Khan, Anmol Khurana, Fahad bin Mufeez, Usman…
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Closer cross-border collaboration and reforming trade policies in Central Asia and its neighbours can cut the carbon footprint of trade and value chains—a growing source of emissions in one of the world’s most energy-intensive regions for manufacturing, officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said at the bank’s 57th annual meeting.
“Harmonising policies and…
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DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Haseena Wajid has advised Developing-8 (D-8) Muslim countries to make mutual trade easier between them and introduce a common currency like Euro in the European Union.
A delegation of eight Muslim countries led by Turk deputy minister of commerce called of the Bangladeshi prime minister at her residence in…
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DUBAI (AFP) - Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates on Thursday as heavy rains returned to the desert country just two weeks after record downpours that experts linked to climate change.
A lightning storm with high winds swept across the oil-rich monarchy overnight, with more than 50 millimetres (two…
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In Saudi Arabia, the law regarding the handcuffing of suspects during arrest has been amended.
According to the Saudi media, the top Saudi officials have approved the amendment of the law prohibiting the handcuffing of the accused after their arrest, except in extreme circumstances.
Violation of Iqama and border laws, more than 14 thousand…
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BEIJING (AFP) - The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China's Guangdong province has risen to 48, local officials said Thursday, as adverse conditions complicated rescue efforts.
Heavy rains caused a stretch of road running from Meizhou city towards Dabu county to cave in at around 2:10 am on Wednesday (1810 GMT…
" KATHMANDU, Nepal: Firefighters and local residents battled a massive wildfire on the outskirts of Nepal’s capital Thursday as the Himalayan republic endures a severe fire season authorities have blamed on a heatwave.
Nepal sees a spate of wildfires annually, usually beginning in March, but their number and intensity has worsened in recent years, with…
" NAIROBI: Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi.
Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.…
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TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran announced on Thursday sanctions on several American and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel in its war against the Palestinian group Hamas.
The Islamic republic, the regional arch-foe of Israel, unveiled the punitive measures in a statement from its foreign ministry. It said the sanctions targeted seven Americans, including General…
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TEHRAN: Iran announced on Thursday sanctions on several American and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel in its war in Gaza.
The Islamic republic unveiled the punitive measures in a statement from its foreign ministry.
It said the sanctions targeted seven Americans, including General Bryan P. Fenton, commander of the US special operations…
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WASHINGTON:
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration faced renewed pressure on Wednesday from his fellow Democrats to influence Israel not to launch a full-scale invasion of Rafah, the city where almost half of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people have taken refuge.
Fifty-seven of the 212 Democrats in the House of Representatives signed a letter calling…
In the annals of industrial revitalization, few stories shine as brightly as the transformation of New Dadu Sugar Mills, situated in the picturesque District Dadu, Sindh. Once a dormant relic of the past, this sugar mill has emerged as a symbol of resurgence and innovation, thanks to the visionary leadership of Omni Group.
New Dadu Sugar…
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THE ANGELS:
Law enforcement officers massed by the hundreds on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles after darkness fell on Wednesday in preparation to clear out a pro-Palestinian protest camp attacked the night before by pro-Israel supporters.
Live television footage showed police in tactical gear filing onto the UCLA campus adjacent…
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Petro has already heavily criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice.
“Here in front of you, the government of…
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Heavy rains disrupted life in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Sharjah and other states.
Due to heavy rains in the UAE state of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, educational institutions and several offices have been closed for two days, instructions have been issued to work from home.
The weather is likely to remain dry…
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Barrick Gold in talks with IFC, other agencies to raise $2bn for Reko Diq - Daily Times
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The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of agricultural development in Pakistan, particularly in regions like District Dadu, Sindh. Since its establishment in 2008, New Dadu Sugar Mills has not only contributed to the economic landscape but has also prioritized the empowerment of local farmers. Through various initiatives and collaborations, the mill has significantly…
" PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Cambodia’s defence ministry said Thursday a blistering heatwave roiling Southeast Asia played a role in an ammunition explosion that killed 20 soldiers at an army base over the weekend.
The blast — which destroyed an entire truck of munitions and levelled buildings — also wounded several soldiers and at least one…
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Saudi Arabia has announced an aid of 600 million dollars to make the world polio-free.
According to Al-Arabiya, the King Salman Relief and Humanitarian Center announced that with the support of the Saudi Arabia Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 600 million dollars will be allocated to protect 370 million children from polio annually in…
" The US State Department accused Russia Wednesday of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, while also announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
In addition to the chemical agent chloropicrin, Russia also used “riot control agents (tear gas) as a method of warfare in Ukraine, also in violation…
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A collapse of an expressway section in China’s Guangdong province caused vehicles to plunge and killed 36 people while injuring another 30, state media reported on Thursday, as millions in the country travel for the May Day holiday break.
The collapse, triggered by heavy rain, occurred at around 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday on the…