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6.0-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila: A 6.0 magnitude offshore earthquake rocked Leyte province in the central Philippines on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 6:16…
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China launches Chang’e-6 lunar probe to Moon’s far side on Friday
Beijing: China launches its Chang’e-6 lunar probe to the Moon’s mysterious far side to Earth — the first endeavour of its kind in the history of human lunar exploration, the China National…
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UK PM Rishi Sunak under pressure amid dire local election results for his party
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership is under severe pressure on Friday as the results of local elections and a crucial by-election poured in overnight, delivering what is being characterised as…
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India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record
United Nations: In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad’s envoy in the…
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Iran imposes sanctions on US, UK over Israel support
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed sanctions on United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) individuals and entities for supporting and financing Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip.…
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India blasts USCIRF, describes it as biased entity with political agenda
New Delhi: India on Thursday came down hard on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and said it continues to publish its propaganda on the country “masquerading” as part of…
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Russia allows headscarves in pasport photos
Moscow: In a significant development, the Russian government has allowed women the right to wear a headscarf or hijab in their passport photographs, the Russian Interior Ministry said. This law will be…
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Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over genocidal acts in Gaza
Bogota: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared intentions to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, a move criticised by human rights advocates and experts who…
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10,000 London cabbies sue Uber for millions over taxi-booking rules
London: A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching taxi-booking rules in London, in a move which could cost the ride-hailing giant more…
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Govt’s firm stand on buying Russian oil saves $8 billion in India’s import bill
New Delhi: India’s strategy of continuing to buy cheap oil from Russia despite Western pressures against these purchases has resulted in the saving of around $7.9 billion in the country’s oil import…
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Here’s how to protect yourself from rising job scams online
Melbourne: In the digital era, the job market is increasingly becoming a minefield – demanding and difficult to navigate. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of job vacancies fell…