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Continued Russian strikes on power grid may bring apocalyptic scenario in Ukraine: Kyiv mayor

Continued Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid may bring about an “apocalyptic” scenario in Kiev, mayor Vitaly Klitschko told Reuters on Wednesday,...

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China announces major changes in controversial COVID restriction policy; know details here

China’s government has unveiled new COVID policies and eased some of the more controversial restrictions. The decision came shortly after a series...

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Moscow to provide oil to Islamabad at discounted rates: Pakistan

Russia will provide oil, gasoline, and diesel to Pakistan at a discounted price, the Pakistan minister of state for petroleum, Musadik Malik,...

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Taliban bans Voice of America, Radio Free Europe in Afghanistan for ‘one-sided broadcasts’

Taliban have banned radio broadcasting from the US government-funded Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Afghanistan for...

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Australia to withdraw, refund tens of thousands of COVID fines

The authorities in Australia’s largest state, New South Wales (NSW), have said that they will withdraw or refund tens of thousands of...

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US approves $1 billion weapon deal with Qatar

US President Joe Biden’s administration has approved long-delayed weapons deal with Qatar, agreeing to supply the Middle East ally with $1 billion...

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New Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab a ‘momentous’ breakthrough: Research

The first drug to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer’s has been hailed by the experts and termed it momentous,...

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Power outage in Maryland US as plane crashes into electricity tower

A small plane with two people on board crashed into an electricity pylon, causing widespread power outages in Gaithersburg, Maryland United States...

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Missiles strike US military base in Syria

An American military outpost in Syria has come under rocket fire, international media reported quoting US Central Command. At least two projectiles...