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First phase of releasing treated waste water from Fukushima to end on September 11

September 8, 2023 admin

An aerial photo of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima prefecture, Japan. File | Photo Credit: AP “The first phase of releasing treated waste water from Fukushima that has angered China will end on September 11 as planned,” the stricken Japanese nuclear plant’s operator said. “TEPCO added that levels of radioactive tritium…

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Rupee rises 10 paise to 83.13 against U.S. dollar

September 8, 2023 admin

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee recovered from its all-time low levels and appreciated by 10 paise to 83.13 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as firm crude…

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Helicopter crashed into sea, search for crew underway- UAE regulator

September 8, 2023 admin

An AeroGulf helicopter crashed into the sea on September 7 evening and a search is underway for its crew of two pilots, UAE’s General Aviation Authority said on September 8. The pilots of the Bell 212 helicopter are Egyptian and South African citizens, the aviation regulator said. “The search and rescue teams have recovered the…

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Aryna Sabalenka Fights Back To Beat Madison Keys, Qualifies For US Open Women’s Singles Final

September 8, 2023 admin

Aryna Sabalenka entered US Open final© AFP World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka fought back after being one set down to American beat Madison Keys in the women’s singles semi-final. In the process, Sabalenka, the soon-to-be World No. 1, booked a date with Coco Gauff in the final. Sabalenka had dramatically lost the first set 0-6…

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Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, Putin Full List Of Leaders Attending Meet, And Those Opting Out

September 8, 2023 admin

New Delhi: Some of the world’s most powerful and influential leaders will gather in New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit this weekend. US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and other heads of state will hold discussions on geopolitical tensions, economic slowdowns, and rising food and energy prices at one of the…

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen says she will press for IMF, World Bank resources at G-20 summit

September 8, 2023 admin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addresses the media, ahead of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, on September 8, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on September 8 she will work at the G-20 summit in India to build support to increase lending resources for the International Monetary Fund and…

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Ahead Of G20 Meet, PM Narendra Modi To Host Private Dinner For Joe Biden Tonight

September 8, 2023 admin

The two leaders will have dinner together after bilateral talks. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host US President Joe Biden for a private dinner tonight at his residence in Delhi, a day before the mega G20 summit. President Biden, who left for India earlier today, is expected to drive straight to PM Modi’s…

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Authorities As Japan’s Pilgrimage Site Flooded With Visitors

September 8, 2023 admin

Visitor numbers more than doubled between 2012 and 2019 to 5.1 million Tokyo: With its millions of visitors every year and the buses, supply trucks, noodle shops and fridge magnets, Japan’s Mount Fuji is no longer the peaceful pilgrimage site it once was. Now authorities have had enough, saying the number of hikers trekking up…

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Mallikarjun Kharge Not Invited To G20 Dinner Hosted By President

September 8, 2023 admin

The gala dinner will take place at the multi-function hall of the Bharat Mandapam. New Delhi: Congress chief and the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has not been invited to the G20 gala dinner being hosted by the President on Saturday, his office has said. Mr Kharge hold a cabinet minister rank,…

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As Maldives goes to polls, eight candidates vie for top office in fragmented race

September 8, 2023 admin

A commuter takes pictures with his mobile phone of a decorated wall along a street ahead of the country’s presidential election, in Male. | Photo Credit: AFP Over 2,80,000 people of the Maldives will have a say in the presidential polls on Saturday [September 9, 2023], a race that has been shaped by three presidents…

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