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A view of Susah, Libya, in the aftermath of the floods on September 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Libyan authorities sealed off an inundated city on Friday to allow search teams to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for 10,000 people missing and feared dead after the official toll from flooding soared past 11,000….
The Sikhs gave essential aid and medical care people during the war in Ukraine (Representational) Chandigarh: Amidst the chaos and strife that have gripped Ukraine in recent years, the unwavering spirit of humanity shines bright through the actions of the Sikh community. A recent post on LinkedIn by journalist Ravinder Singh Robin has brought attention…
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Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng. File | Photo Credit: AP China is sending Vice-President Han Zheng to the U.N. General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on September 15, suggesting that the country’s most senior diplomat Wang Yi will not attend. This year’s gathering of world leaders at United Nations headquarters in…
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sensex and Nifty darted up to fresh lifetime highs on Friday, propelled by a rally in global markets and fresh foreign capital inflows. Besides, buying in telecom, auto and tech stocks also helped markets to settle with gains, traders said. Rallying for the 11th day…
Britain said the new electric furnaces would cut the country’s entire emissions by around 1.5%. London: Britain is to pump 500 million pounds ($621 million) into Tata Steel to decarbonise its Welsh site, in a deal aimed at securing the future of the country’s steel industry but which puts as many as 3,000 jobs at…
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From left, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (Japan), Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (Italy), President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (India), President Joe Biden (U.S), President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE) and President Emmanuel Macron (France) attend Partnership for…
YashoBhoomi has a capacity of hosting 11,000 delegates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘YashoBhoomi’, a world class convention centre in Delhi’s Dwarka, on Sunday (September 17). It is among one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities. Here are five points on YashoBhoomi: Also called India International Convention and Expo…
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Representational image only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee fell 12 paise to settle at 83.15 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on September 15, dragged down by rising crude oil prices and a strong greenback against major rivals overseas. “However, a positive trend in domestic markets restricted the downside for the local unit,” forex…
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Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu. File | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. government believes China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu is the subject of an investigation by Beijing and has been relieved of his duties, the Financial Times reported late Thursday citing American officials. The report came shortly before high-ranking diplomat Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador…
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Flash flooding in east Libya caused by Storm Daniel tore through the coastal city of Derna, leaving nearly 4,000 people dead, 10,000 missing and entire neighbourhoods in ruins. This is what we know so far about the extreme weather event that hit war-torn Libya. Dams burst On Sunday afternoon, Storm Daniel made landfall on Libya’s…