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Robert Kennedy Jr Suspends US Presidential Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump

August 23, 2024 admin

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday he would suspend his campaign. Washington: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday he would suspend his campaign, and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, likely ending a presidential bid that he began as a Democrat trading on one of the most famous names…

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If India changes its attitude towards Russia, the war will end: Zelensky

August 23, 2024 admin

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv on August 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Describing India as a “big country” with a “big influence” on the Russian economy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said if India and Indians “change their attitude” towards Russia, the war…

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India supports Ukraine’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity: President Zelenskyy

August 23, 2024 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged greetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his arrival at Mariinsky Palace, in Kyiv on Friday (August 23, 2024). | Photo Credit: ANI Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday (August 23, 2024) that India supported his country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, underscoring that New Delhi’s support was “critical”…

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A List Of Countries With Confirmed Cases Of New Mpox Variant

August 23, 2024 admin

The new strain has spread to at least two countries outside Africa (Representational) The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries. A new form of the…

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China’s Rocket Debris May Stay In Orbit For Decades, Experts Warn

August 23, 2024 admin

China’s Long March 6A rocket broke apart on August 6, creating nearly 300 debris pieces. After accomplishing a noteworthy milestone of launching 18 Qianfan satellites, China’s Long March 6A rocket broke apart on August 6, producing almost 300 pieces of trackable debris in low Earth orbit. The first wave of these satellites was supposed to…

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Taliban codify morality laws requiring Afghan women to cover faces, men to grow beards

August 23, 2024 admin

The Taliban’s restrictions on women and freedom of expression have drawn sharp criticism from rights groups and many foreign Governments since the former insurgents resumed control of Afghanistan in 2021. | Photo Credit: AP “Afghanistan’s Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality this week, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces…

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US Sanctions 400 More Targets For Aiding Russia’s War Effort

August 23, 2024 admin

Washington: The United States unveiled sweeping sanctions Friday against almost 400 individuals and companies tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine, a day before Ukraine’s independence day. The moves announced by the US Treasury, State and Commerce departments build on a raft of existing sanctions against Russia over the invasion, which is now well into its…

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Pakistan Reports 16th Polio Case Of 2024, To Launch Vaccination Campaign

August 23, 2024 admin

Polio has been eliminated in most of the developed nations . (Representational) Islamabad: Pakistan reported another case of poliovirus after a child was paralysed in the Sindh province, increasing the country’s total tally to 16 in 2024, an official told the media on Friday. An official from the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at…

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Xi Jinping talks AI cooperation in call with Britain’s Starmer

August 23, 2024 admin

China’s President Xi Jinping said that “China is ready to engage the United Kingdom in dialogue on an equal footing, on the basis of mutual respect… (to) enhance understanding and mutual trust”. | Photo Credit: Reuters “China’s President Xi Jinping discussed stepping up cooperation with Britain in finance, the green economy and artificial intelligence in a…

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Child Among 7 Killed As Israel Strikes Lebanon Amid High Tensions: Report

August 23, 2024 admin

Israel said it had targeted two other Hezbollah fighters across the south (Representational) Beirut, Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border. The Israeli military has been trading fire with…

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