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Vienna: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his outgoing US counterpart Antony Blinken are due to face off over the war in Ukraine on Thursday at an annual meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta. While Ukraine will be the dominant political issue, the meeting is due to formally…
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Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the delivery of food, medicine and other aid. The human rights group released a report Thursday (December 5, 2024) in the Middle…
Despite being the world’s most famous cryptocurrency, Bitcoin — whose value on Thursday passed $100,000 for the first time — has always been surrounded by mystery and controversy. Here are some things to know about the volatile digital unit, which has soared since Donald Trump won the US election promising to make the country the…
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Maharashtra government has declared holiday on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. The Maharashtra government has declared a holiday on Friday, December 6, to commemorate Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. As per a circular, local holiday will be observed in all government and semi-government offices in Mumbai and suburban districts to mark Mahaparinirvan Diwas….
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On December 3 at 10:25 pm Korean Standard Time (KST), surprising news shocked the world as reports spread across social media announcing the imposition of Martial Law by the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol. The announcement was a shock for most South Koreans, who had long enjoyed the benefits of democracy and had…
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This is not the first time toxic foam has plagued Hosur. Hosur: A stretch of the South Pennai River near Tamil Nadu’s Hosur has transformed into a sprawling sea of toxic foam following the release of surplus water from the Kellavarapalli Dam. The discharge, prompted by heavy inflows from Karnataka after recent rains, has triggered…
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Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma© AFP Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will be batting in the middle order while KL Rahul will open the batting in the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide starting Friday. Rohit missed the first Test match in Perth as he decided to…
SA vs SL 2nd Test Day 1 Live Scorecard© AFP SA vs SL Live Updates 2nd Test Day 1: The race for a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final heats up as South Africa take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test in Gqeberha. The Proteas lead the series 1-0…
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An Afghan woman tailor works with a sewing machine in the Afghan Women Business Hub in Kabul. File | Photo Credit: AP “Afghanistan’s economy is showing modest signs of growth after two years of severe contraction,” the World Bank said. In its latest development update issued late on Wednesday (December 4, 2024), the Financial Institution…
In this photo released by Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, center right, is greeted by Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero as he arrives at an airport in Guam on December 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Taiwan and Guam should work together to defend freedom and democracy in the region, Taiwan President Lai…
