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China probes Agriculture Minister for suspected disciplinary violations

May 18, 2024 admin

China’s Agriculture Minister Tang Renijan | Photo Credit: China Ministry of Agriculture China’s Agriculture Minister is being investigated for suspected violations of law and discipline, the country’s anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday. Tang Renjian, 61, is under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law” by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National…

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Kyrgyzstan After India Issues Advisory

May 18, 2024 admin

There have been several incidents of mob violence against foreign students. Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure security and maintain peace and stability. The Kyrgyzstan Ministry said that destructive forces are deliberately disseminating…

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Watch | Israel’s Rafah invasion | Explained

May 18, 2024 admin

The pre-war population of Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza strip sharing a border with Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, was 1,70,000. Today, seven months after Israel launched its war on Gaza, as many as 1.5 million people are living in Rafah. Many of them are camped on the streets and beaches, while others are cramped…

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Slovak Prime Minister is stable after ‘miracles’ in the hospital as suspect appears in court

May 18, 2024 admin

Slovakia’s Minister of Defense Robert Kalinak and chief of the hospital’s medical program Milan Urbani attend a press conference in Banska Bystrica, on May 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico ‘s condition was serious but stable on May 18 as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faced his…

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Missed The Northern Lights? Don’t Worry, Another Show Expected Next Month

May 18, 2024 admin

Last weekend’s Northern Lights were the result of a big solar storm. Last week, certain parts of the world were fortunate to glimpse the aurora borealis. If you have missed the spectacular sight, don’t worry. There is a possibility of another appearance as early as next month. The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern…

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Russia takes control of village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, defence ministry says

May 18, 2024 admin

Smoke rises after a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine on May 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Russian forces have captured the village of Starytsia in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, Russia’s defence ministry said on Saturday. It added that Russian troops are continuing to advance in the area. (Reporting by…

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Last Words Of Israeli Fashion Stylist Found Dead In Gaza

May 18, 2024 admin

Amit Buskila was a fashion stylist and social media influencer with a passion for cooking (File) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently recovered the body of Hamas hostage Amit Buskila from the Gaza Strip and brought her back to Israel for burial, seven months after her death. Her last words, “I love you,” were heard…

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US Woman Gives Herself Poop Transplant To Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome

May 18, 2024 admin

Daniell Koepke recounted her experience in a Netflix documentary. (Representative pic) A US woman who was experiencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms for years gave herself a faecal microbiota transplant, or DIY poop transplant, using her brother’s and boyfriend’s poop. In Netflix’s new documentary ‘Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut’, Daniell Koepke recounted…

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Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Died By Suicide, Left A Note: Police

May 18, 2024 admin

John Barnett, a whistleblower who had raised concerns about safety and production standards at Boeing, has died by suicide, the police said. The 62-year-old was found dead inside his truck on March 9, in South Carolina, US, reported CNN. Initial investigations into his death were underway, but they have since been halted, the report added….

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Indian delegation holds talks with key entities in UAE on IMEEC

May 18, 2024 admin

Indian and Emirati delegates hold discussions in Dubai | Photo Credit: @IndembAbuDhabi An inter-ministerial Indian delegation on the framework agreement on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) has visited the UAE for the first time to hold discussions with the key entities there on cooperation for the empowerment and operation of the strategically vital project….

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