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Church targeted in 2nd stabbing attack in Sydney; Bishop, several others hurt
In a distressing incident, a bishop and several other congregants were allegedly stabbed during a mass at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney on Monday evening. It is the second stabbing…
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Palestinian crisis gives chance to reform UN: S African minister Pandor
Johannesburg: The Palestinian crisis has presented an opportunity to reform the UN, to make it more representative and effective at the Security Council level, and to protect the innocent from harm in…
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Ola to shut global operations, to focus on Indian market
New Delhi: Ride-hailing company Ola on Tuesday said it has decided to shut down all of its existing global markets, namely the UK, Australia and New Zealand amid rising competition. The company…
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Classical dancer from India shot dead in US; India condemns
New York: In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the US in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead…
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Another Pak airlines cabin crew member goes missing in Canada
Rawalpindi: Another steward of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gone missing from Canada, making it the second such incident in a week, a media report said. Jibran Baloch, 47, was part…
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Pakistan struggling to arrange $1.8 billion for repayment of Chinese loan
Karachi: Pakistan’s foreign exchange market is tense on reports about the expected higher dollar outflows, local media reported. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is currently burdened with arranging $1.8 billion for repayment…
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Biden admin is close to strike Iran-backed militants: US Defence Secy
Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has scotched reports and uncertainties coming out of his recent health condition and surgery as he was backing the Biden administration’s reportedly closer move to a…
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10k deaths per month; WHO warns of persistent threats from Covid
Geneva: Public health risks resulting from the COVID-19 virus remain high globally, with the virus circulating in all countries, a senior expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) said here. According to…
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Cold weather claims life of 36 children in Pakistan: Official
Lahore: At least 36 children have died due to pneumonia caused by cold weather in the last week in Pakistan’s Punjab province, prompting the authorities to impose a ban on holding morning…
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India, China engaging on diplomatic, military sides for resolution: MEA
New Delhi: India, while reiterating its long-standing position on China, said the two countries will continue to engage on the diplomatic and military sides for some sort of resolution. “India’s position on…