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Ida inflicts 'catastrophic' destruction on LouisianaRescuers on Monday combed through the "catastrophic" damage Hurricane Ida inflicted on Louisiana, a day after the fierce storm killed at least two people, stranded...Cures and remedies and the Tokyo temples and shrines that dispense themPrudence and caution are highly valued in Japan. Perhaps that's why, despite making up just 1.7% of the world’s population, the Japanese pay 18% of...BOJ's deputy governor warns against premature monetary tighteningThe Bank of Japan must avoid reducing stimulus even if rising raw material costs push up inflation, deputy governor Masazumi Wakatabe said, reinforcing expectations it...Survey: Owners frustrated when linking phones to vehiclesAutomobile quality rose last year, but glitches in pairing smartphones with infotainment systems frustrated owners more than anything, according to a large U.S. survey of...Merkel takes aim at SPD's Scholz over far-left coalition optionGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose conservatives have fallen behind in polls for an election to replace her later this month, took aim on Tuesday at...Shaheb and Alivia pair up for a twisted tale of relationshipShaheb Bhattacharjee is pairing up with Alivia Sarkar in a twisted tale of relationship. Directed by Suvendu Das, the social drama titled 'Woman Power' will...China moves to cap the cost of renting a home in citiesThe Chinese government has said the cost of renting a home in cities should not rise by more than 5 per cent a year -...Vietnam to free 3,000 prisoners in independence amnestyVietnam on Tuesday announced an amnesty for more than 3,000 prisoners ahead of the country's independence anniversary. Prisoners jailed for corruption, drugs and other criminal...We visit Kyushu’s oldest wooden train station building, get hit with a nostalgia overloadThink about trains in Japan and the first thing that might spring to mind is that they are crowded as heck. After all, Japan is...China’s economy under pressure as factory activity slowsChina's businesses and the broader economy came under increasing pressure in August as factory activity expanded at a slower pace while the services sector slumped...Real have to wait for Mbappe as PSG decide they don't need the moneyParis Saint-Germain got Lionel Messi but that has somehow turned out not to be the most remarkable moment of the transfer window for them.There can...Poland requests state of emergency on Belarus border amid migrant surgeThe Polish government asked the president on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency in two regions on its border with Belarus after the Polish...Deepika Padukone to play the lead in a cross-cultural romantic comedy by STXfilmsDeepika Padukone has joined forces with STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, for a cross cultural romantic comedy. She will also be producing...Google, Facebook, Microsoft top EU lobbying spending: studyAlphabet Inc's Google unit, Facebook Inc and Microsoft Corp are the three biggest lobbying spenders in Europe in a battle against tough new laws aimed...Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slamNovak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the...Taliban hail victory with gunfire as US troops leaveCelebratory gunfire resounded across the Afghan capital on Tuesday as the Taliban took control of the airport following the withdrawal of the last US troops,...AR Rehman ties up with Zulfiqer Russell for song on BangabandhuLegendary Indian musician AR Rehman has tied up with Bangladeshi lyricist Zulfiqer Russell on the theme songs of the birth centenary of Father of the...Hong Kong dismisses business pushback over ‘zero-Covid’ strategyHong Kong's leader doubled down on her zero-Covid strategy on Tuesday, brushing off growing pushback from the business community over the city's indefinite international isolation.The...PSG keep Mbappe, Atletico re-sign Griezmann, offload Saul to Chelsea while Ronaldo completes move on Transfer Deadline DayReal Madrid failed in their attempt to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint Germain on the final day of the transfer window as...Thousands flee as fire closes in on Lake TahoeAuthorities in Cyprus are monitoring an oil slick that originated from a power plant on Syria's Mediterranean coast and could soon affect the island.Syrian state...
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Vladimir Putin says fulfilled childhood dream to serve RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he has fulfilled his childhood dream of serving Russia as he spoke to teenagers to mark the start of...What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body?How does a COVID-19 vaccine work in the body? – Wixy, age 12, New YorkThe COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has changed the...Chinese regulators raise concerns with ride-hailing firmsChinese regulators summoned 11 ride-hailing firms including Didi Global Inc, Geely's Caocao and Meituan's ride-hailing unit to a meeting, the transport ministry said on Thursday,...Dai Nippon Printing develops means to expand 5G coverage areaDai Nippon Printing Co Ltd (DNP) has developed a Reflect Array that flexibly reflects the millimeter waves used in fifth generation (5G) mobile communications systems...HK University labor researcher detained in China, say friendsA researcher from the University of Hong Kong has been detained by police in China, friends said today, while studying the politically thorny issue of...Jackie Shroff credits Tiger's mother and two grandmothers for raising himJackie Shroff recently revealed that he has no contribution in bringing up his son Tiger Shroff to be such a good guy. According to him,...MAS issues prohibition orders to 2 former brokerage representatives for dishonestyThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued prohibition orders to two former brokerage representatives for providing false information, it said on Thursday (Sep 2). The orders,...Apple plans to loosen App Store payment policyApple announced on Wednesday it will loosen some of its App Store policies, allowing media apps to steer customers directly to their websites without paying...Congress asks tech companies for Jan 6 recordsA House committee investigating the Jan 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested that telecommunications and social media companies preserve the personal communications of hundreds of...In Indonesia, drone deliveries provide lifeline for isolating Covid-19 patientsA group of drone enthusiasts in Indonesia are using their aerial skills to help during the pandemic by providing a contactless medicine and food delivery...ONEBIENT: A new retreat that blends automated technology and nature into sustainable villaScheduled to open in the fall of 2022, Art Villa "ONEBIENT Jinzukyo is a vacation-villa facility that is environmentally conscious from both architectural and technology...Canada economic recovery comes to a surprise haltCanada's economic recovery came to a surprise and screeching halt in the second quarter, casting a pall over snap elections called by Justin Trudeau to...Griezmann scores but 10-man France held by Bosnia in World Cup qualifyingWorld Cup holders France needed a scrappy Antoine Griezmann equaliser before holding on with 10 men to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina as they...Ankush, Sayantika and Paean to star in 'Savings Account'Sparks often fly not just between co-stars but between actors and their directors as well. These pairs have a special way of elevating mediocre material...Indian economic growth leaps despite pandemic curbsIndia's economy rebounded in the April-June quarter even while a devastating second wave of Covid-19 swept the country, with growth of over 20 per cent...Taliban approve Afghanistan's first cricket Test since takeoverThe Taliban have approved Afghanistan's first cricket Test since their takeover, raising hopes that international matches will continue as usual under the new rule of...U.S. extends ban on American passports for travel to N KoreaThe Biden administration has extended for one year a Trump-era ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea.The ban had first...Mim looks more appealing in zero figureBidya Sinha Mim is an attractive heroine of film industry. Audiences are fascinated by the beauty of this beauty who conscious about fitness. This time...US consumer confidence drops on Delta fearsFear of the fast spreading Delta variant of Covid-19 and rising prices undermined Americans' confidence in August, according to a survey released Tuesday.The Conference Board...Record-breaking Ronaldo rescues Portugal with late doubleCristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time international goalscoring record with his 110th Portugal goal and then scored an injury-time winner to salvage his country a dramatic...Taliban are ruthless, top US general saysThe top US general has described the Taliban as a "ruthless group" and says it is unclear whether they will change.Gen Mark Milley said, however,...
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Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guiltyA prominent supporter of the baseless conspiracy theory QAnon has accepted a plea deal in federal court for his involvement in the US Capitol riots.Jacob...For transplants, COVID complicates the race against timeIts blue lights flashing, the ambulance races along the Madrid ring road towards the airport, the words "organ donation" clearly marked on its side, cars...Singapore retail sales rise at slower pace of 0.2% in JulySingapore's retail sales rose at 0.2 per cent in July on a year-on-year basis, as a result of the Phase 1 measures in place in...What is Apple doing with its App Store?Over the past week or so, Apple has eased some longstanding restrictions that helped make its App Store into a big moneymaker for the company....Sri Lanka imposes price controls to tackle food shortagesSri Lanka imposed price controls on key foods on Friday (Sep 3) as the government stepped up the use of emergency powers to counter shortages.Queues...Shehnaaz Gill is completely shocked: Shefali JariwalaShefali Jariwala has been friends with Sidharth Shukla for years, and the actor calls his death 'unbelievable'. She also requested for privacy for the actor's...US companies lash out at Texas law changes, including abortion banU.S. companies including Lyft Inc, American Airlines Group Inc and Silicon Laboratories Inc voiced their displeasure on Friday at new Texas laws on abortion, handguns,...Samsung brings ultra-fine pixel technologies to new mobile image sensorsSamsung Electronics Co Ltd, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced the ISOCELL HP1, the industry’s first 200-megapixel (MP) image sensor with 0.64μm...S Korea extends distancing curbs ahead of thanksgiving holidaySouth Korea on Friday (Sep 3) extended social distancing curbs for several weeks to rein in COVID-19 outbreaks nationwide as the country supercharges its vaccination...I wanted to make Yelena as odd and strange as possibleFlorence Pugh's Yelena Belova is a sister-figure to Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff. Her performance has been singled out by many critics as the highlight of...Poor US jobs growth shows Delta impactThe US economy added fewer jobs than expected in August as employment rose by 235,000.The figure was well down on the 1.05 million jobs created...Sweden beat Spain as European champions Italy held in World Cup qualifyingSweden beat Spain 2-1 in Stockholm on Thursday to take control of their group in World Cup qualifying, while Italy were held by Bulgaria in...At least 44 dead as flash floods slam New York areaFlash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida killed at least 44 people in the New York area overnight into Thursday, including several who...Guam halts vacation-and-vax tours as virus cases riseThe U.S. Pacific territory of Guam has suspended a program allowing international visitors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination while enjoying a tropical holiday due to...US energy firms strain to shake off hurricane’s tollUS oil and gasoline firms strained to get offshore operations again up and operating on Thursday because the extent of Hurricane Ida's damages grew to...China's armless swimmer Zheng Tao dominates with four goldsChinese para-swimmer Zheng Tao has won the internet after shattering records and winning four gold medals at the Tokyo Games - despite having no arms."Daughter,...Storm Ida kills dozens across US north-eastUS President Joe Biden says "historic investment" is needed to deal with the climate crisis, as the north-east reels from flash flooding and tornadoes that...Simu Liu starrer is not the Asian Black Panther we were promisedShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has all the markers that could have catapulted the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the next level of...India’s gasoline demand hitting recordIndia's gasoline demand is set to hit a record this fiscal year, with consumption accelerating as more people hit the road for business and leisure...Tigers go 2-0 up with close winDespite a late twist, Bangladesh were able to scrape to a four-run win against New Zealand in the second game of the five-match T20I series...Excitement meets worry as European kids head back to schoolEnglish educator Richard Sheriff watched this week as a group of energetic 11-year-olds entered their new secondary school for the first time - finding their...
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Clashes in Montenegro ahead of Orthodox ceremonyThousands of demonstrators have blocked roads in southern Montenegro in a protest over the enthronement of a new Serbian Orthodox Church archbishop.Angry crowds threw stones...Conrad Tokyo launches dog-friendly accommodation plan, ‘Paws of Luxury’Conrad Tokyo is now able to cater to the requirements of dog lovers who wish to travel with their pets, with the launch of its...High prices, shortages plague US services sectorThe massive US service sector continued expanding in August but businesses remained worried about high prices and shortages of materials and labor, although there were...U.S. judge rejects bid for patent by AI 'inventor'A U.S. judge has ruled that artificial intelligence can't get a patent for its creations, ruling that such a privilege is reserved for people.District court...Thousands of Tigray rebels killed, Ethiopia claimsThe Ethiopian military claims it has killed more than 5,600 members of the Tigray rebel forces it is fighting in the north of the country.A...Kangana urges theatres to screen ThalaiviiEarlier this week, the CBFC gave a 'U' certificate to Thalaivii. Thalaivii has been directed by AL Vijay. Actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday requested multiplex...Small businesses struggle to survive as Taliban uncertainty deepensFor 10 years Fahad made a good living selling wedding gowns at his bridal shop in the Afghan capital, but since the Taliban rolled into...Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlashApple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the U.S. for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts...Pakistan's powerful Intel chief arrives in KabulPakistan's powerful intelligence chief has made a surprise visit to the Afghan capital of Kabul. That's according to two Pakistan officials who asked not to...New gene therapies may soon treat dozens of rare diseases, but price tags will put them out of reach for manyZolgensma – which treats spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disease that damages nerve cells, leading to muscle decay – is currently the most expensive...Alibaba to invest $15.5b for ‘common prosperity’China's Alibaba Group will invest 100 billion yuan ($15.5 billion) by 2025 in support of 'common prosperity', it said, becoming the latest corporate giant to...Halep, Medvedev draw early Sunday duty at US OpenTwo-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and Russian second seed Daniil Medvedev will start US Open matches on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium trying to...Japan PM Suga to back vaccine minister Kono to succeed himJapan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will back the popular minister in charge of the nation's vaccination rollout, Taro Kono, to succeed him, Nippon News...Scarlett-starrer is an inconsistent filmIn the effort to both find space in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and expand it, director Cate Shortland ends up stretching affairs well past...Marine fisheries have vast role in development of blue economy: RezaulFisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim said that marine fisheries have a huge role to play in the development of blue economy."We need to...Malan ton helps South Africa level ODI seriesOpening batsman Janneman Malan hit 121 to set up a comfortable 67-run series-levelling win for South Africa in the rain-hit one-day international against Sri Lanka...Australia reports record daily Covid-19 cases, braces for worseAustralia, struggling to quell its worst wave of COVID-19, reported 1,756 infections on Saturday (Sep 4), another record high, and officials warned that worse is...Shah Rukh, Nayanthara start shooting for Atlee's nextAccording to sources, Atlee has begun working on his next featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara, the first schedule is being shot in Pune. Shah...China set to open new stock exchange in BeijingChina has announced plans to set up a third stock exchange to serve small and medium-sized businesses.China President Xi Jinping said the new share market...France draw again as Dutch roll in World Cup qualifyingWorld Cup holders France stuttered again in their bid to qualify for the 2022 finals in Qatar after a 1-1 draw in Ukraine, while Memphis...El Salvador president can seek re-election - courtEl Salvador's top court has ruled that presidents can serve two consecutive terms, paving the way for leader Nayib Bukele to seek re-election in 2024.The...
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Blinken heads to Qatar on Afghan crisis missionUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Sunday to Qatar on his first trip since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan as he seeks a united...See Tokyo (almost) as nature intended at the National Institute for Nature StudyThe summer months in Tokyo, when the cicadas are at their loudest and even the greenery seems to be wilting in the heat, are an...Peace Centre, Peace Mansion up for en bloc sale with S$650 million reserve priceShopping mall Peace Centre and adjoining apartment complex Peace Mansion have been put up for collective sale at a reserve price of S$650 million, said...Japanese shipping giant planning to start autonomous cargo ships by 2025It seems that kids these days just aren’t that interested in a life on the high seas anymore. Combined with the generally declining population, it’s...Taliban pledge safety for humanitarian workers: UNThe Taliban on Sunday pledged to guarantee the safety of humanitarian workers and aid access in Afghanistan in a meeting with the UN humanitarian chief...Brad Pitt reveals secret to his effortlessly cool styleOscar-winning actor Brad Pitt is undoubtedly one of the hottest celebrities in the whole entertainment industry and what his millions of fans all over the...Efforts grow to stamp out use of parasite drug ivermectin for COVID-19Health experts and medical groups are pushing to stamp out the growing use of a decades-old parasite drug to treat COVID-19, warning that it can...Germany's auto show tries for more climate friendly imageGermany's biggest motor show, taking place in Munich this week, is no longer just about cars.This year's IAA show, the first major motor industry event...Facebook apologizes for 'primates' label on video of Black menFacebook has apologized for putting a “primates" label on a video of Black men, according to a report in the New York Times.The newspaper said...Containing Covid pandemic to be focus of G20 minister's summit in RomeThe health ministers of the G20 group of the world's leading economies are meeting in Rome on Sunday to discuss the next steps in the...Singapore lifts suspension of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after technical assessmentThe Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) lifted a suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft flying in and out of the country from Monday (Sep...England openers set up thrilling finish to fourth Test against IndiaRory Burns and Haseeb Hameed held firm on Sunday to give England hope of a record-breaking win in the fourth Test against India at the...Indigenous leaders push new target to protect AmazonIndigenous groups urged world leaders today to back a new target to protect 80 per cent of the Amazon basin by 2025, saying bold action...Lashana Lynch joins Viola Davis in 'The Woman King'Hollywood actor Lashana Lynch, one of the stars of the upcoming James Bond feature 'No Time to Die' has joined Viola Davis in 'The Woman...‘Silent crisis’ looms as US to end Covid aid for millions of joblessSpending less on food. Drawing down on retirement savings. Dropping out of the workforce altogether.Last year, the United States massively expanded unemployment aid as Covid-19...Italy set new unbeaten record as Germany thump ArmeniaItaly broke the world record for the longest unbeaten run in international football with a goalless draw at Switzerland on Sunday, while Germany got their...Taliban order university women to wear face-covering niqabWomen attending private Afghan universities must wear an abaya robe and niqab covering most of the face, the Taliban have ordered, and classes must be...Tom Cruise's stolen car had copy of 'Top Gun: Maverick' scriptHollywood star Tom Cruise had a rare copy of the film 'Top Gun: Maverick' in the car, which got stolen last month in Birmingham while...Rats, drought and labour shortages eat into global edible oil recoveryIn a sprawling oil palm plantation in the Malaysian state of Perak, watermelon seedlings are sprouting from freshly ploughed earth between palm saplings while rented...Thai protesters are back, and angrierIn air heavy with monsoonal pressure and discontent, the riot police in Bangkok unleashed rubber bullets and tear gas. Tanat Thanakitamnuay, the scion of a...
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Taiwan warns Honduras against 'flashy, false' China promisesTaiwan warned Honduras on Monday (Sep 6) against "flashy and false" promises by China after the Latin American nation's main opposition party vowed to switch...Softbank agrees strategic share swap pact with Deutsche TelekomJapan's Softbank Group said on Tuesday it had agreed a strategic partnership with Deutsche Telekom, Germany's main telecoms company, which will receive 45 million shares...Climate action cannot wait for pandemic to end, medical journals warnGlobal warming is already affecting people's health so much that emergency action on climate change cannot be put on hold while the world deals with...An entire generation of Americans has no idea how easy air travel used to beDuring the mid-1990s I traveled between Dayton, Ohio, and Washington, DC, twice a month during the school year as half of a commuting couple. I...Newly discovered Napoleon hat with DNA previews in Hong KongA newly discovered hat with DNA evidence proving that it belonged to the legendary European statesman and general Napoleon Bonaparte was previewed by auction house...Gargee to lend her voice for two songs in Atanu's nextGargee Roy chowdhury recently recorded two songs for Atanu Ghosh's film Sesh Pata which also stars Prosenjit Chatterjee and Vikram Chatterjee. The film is about...Shipping industry proposes levy to speed up zero carbon futureLeading shipping associations have proposed creating a global levy on carbon emissions from ships to help speed up the industry's efforts to go greener.With about...Turkey fines WhatsApp over data breachTurkey on Friday joined a host of other countries in fining Facebook's ubiquitous WhatsApp messaging service for failing to sufficiently protect user data.The 1,950,000-lira ($235,000,...Philippines lift lockdown in capital as virus surgesThe Philippines will lift a stay-at-home order in the capital Manila this week as it trials "granular lockdowns", an official said Monday, in a bid...Do we need humans for that job? Automation booms after COVIDAsk for a roast beef sandwich at an Arby’s drive-thru east of Los Angeles and you may be talking to Tori — an artificially intelligent...Hyundai to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions of all commercial vehicles by 2028Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions for all its commercial vehicles by 2028 and will cut the...Match officials told us they could play: CBF presidentEdnaldo Rodrigues, interim president of the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF), told TV Globo that before the game, match officials "told us that they could...3-year-old boy found after three days' lost in Australian woodsA 3-year-old boy wearing a sweatshirt and diapers was found sitting in a creek and cupping water in his hands to drink on Monday (Sep...Guy Pearce's Sci-Fi is an uninteresting blade runner rip-offOffering no individuality of its own, Zone 414 barely manages to stay afloat with its oft-repeated tropes, which come to a listless, foreseeable end.The cultural...European banks still booking profits in tax havens: reportTop banks in Europe continue to use tax havens to book chunks of profits, a trend that has changed little since 2014 despite country-by-country disclosures...Djokovic tested but wins at US Open to advance Slam questNovak Djokovic struggled but advanced within three matches of completing the first men's singles calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years on Monday by outlasting American...India faces lost generation as Covid pandemic keeps pupils out of schoolTen PM is past bedtime for most children. For Simran Bhatt, it's the start of an hour's homework.Simran, who is in the eighth grade, has...Afghan women filmmakers plead at the Venice Film FestivalSahraa Karimi, the first female president of the Afghan Film Organisation, choked up in telling reporters all that had been lost after the Taliban completed...ShopUp raises $75m in investmentThe country's largest business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, ShopUp, yesterday said it raised $75 million or nearly Tk 640 crore in its latest round of fund-raising...India win fourth Test after England collapseJasprit Bumrah starred as India crushed England by 157 runs to win the fourth Test at the Oval on Monday and take a 2-1 lead...Bolsonaro signs bill to limit power of tech giantsBrazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has signed a decree aimed at restricting the powers of social media companies to remove accounts and content.Mr Bolsonaro said a...
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Chilean health regulator approves CoronaVac use among children age 6+The Chilean health regulator on Monday (Sep 6) approved the COVID-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac Biotech for use in children over 6 years of...Study suggests Delta does not cause more severe childhood COVIDU.S. pediatric COVID hospitalizations have surged since Delta became predominant, but a new study that offers a first look at the relevant data suggests that...Apple to hold event on Sep 14, new iPhones expectedApple said on Tuesday (Sep 7) it would hold a special event on Sep 14, which most industry watchers believe will be used to unveil...Toyota to spend ¥1.5 tril on electric car batteries by 2030Toyota said Tuesday it will invest 1.5 trillion yen ($13.6 billion) into batteries for electric and hybrid cars by 2030, as the world's biggest automaker...Biden to survey NY and NJ storm damage after deadly floodingPresident Joe Biden will survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, and use the...Jodie's mother didn't want her go to collegeTwo-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster ignored her mother's advice twice in her life; once when she told her not to go to college, and secondly...BlackRock's China unit raises US$1 billion in maiden mutual fundBlackRock's China mutual fund subsidiary set up its first fund in the country after raising 6.68 billion yuan (US$1.03 billion) during a shortened subscription period,...Messi To Return? Barca Chief RespondsBarcelona's charismatic president Joan Laporta has responded to rumours that Lionel Messi could return to the club after it was claimed last week that the...SoftBank enters into long-term partnership with Deutsche TelekomSoftBank Group Corp on Tuesday announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership and equity share swap agreement with Deutsche Telekom AG. Under the...Jill Biden heads back to classroom as a working first ladyJill Biden is going back to her whiteboard. After months of teaching writing and English to community college students in boxes on a computer screen,...Venom: Let There Be Carnage to hit theatres on October 1After multiple delays and shuffling release dates, 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' has finally settled for an October 1 theatrical release. The makers of the...Oil holds steady on slow return of US supplies after Hurricane IdaOil prices were little changed on Wednesday following overnight losses from a stronger dollar and demand concerns, with a slow production restart in the US...Portugal cruise past Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifierPortugal eased to a 3-0 victory in a World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Tuesday that sent them top of Group A, but they are...HK to reopen China border for some residents as govt eases Covid rulesHong Kong leader Carrie Lam said today that some residents from China and the former Portuguese colony of Macau will be allowed to enter the...China-to-Hong Kong travelers will no longer need quarantineTravelers arriving in Hong Kong from China will no longer need to quarantine, Hong Kong’s top official said Tuesday, easing curbs imposed after summer outbreaks...Indian growers gather outside Delhi to protest farm lawsThousands of Indian farmers gathered in a large grain market outside New Delhi on Tuesday, protesting new agricultural laws they say threaten their livelihoods and...France end winless run and Scotland revive World Cup hopesReigning champions France beat Finland 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday thanks to Antoine Griezmann's double strike to snap a five-game winless streak...Taliban form all-male Afghan government of old guard membersThe Taliban on Tuesday announced an all-male interim government for Afghanistan stacked with veterans of their hard-line rule from the 1990s and the 20-year battle...Penelope Cruz tackles stress with meditationOscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz uses transcendental meditation to minimise stress and face life struggles. The Spanish star first experimented with meditation when she was a...UK house prices jump as market strength persistsBritish house prices rose sharply last month in a further sign of strong momentum in the market even after the partial withdrawal of tax breaks...Bangladesh end Three Nations Cup campaign on frustrating noteBangladesh suffered a 1-4 goals defeat to the hosts Kyrgyzstan in their second and last match of the Three Nations Cup at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium...Mexico decriminalises abortion in landmark rulingMexico's Supreme Court has ruled that criminal penalties for terminating pregnancies are unconstitutional.The ruling, for the northern state of Coahuila, prevents women from being prosecuted...
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Fire kills 41 inmates, 80 hurt at crowded Indonesian prisonA massive fire raged through an overcrowded prison near Indonesia's capital early Wednesday, killing at least 41 inmates, two of them foreigners serving drug sentences,...Relax into autumn with famous sento Kosugiyu’s ‘Autumn Sleep Day’ campaignAs summer comes to an end, and the cooler weather of autumn starts to kick in, the time for appreciating rest and relaxation begins.One of...Taiwan to hand out more stimulus coupons to boost consumer spending by US$7.2 billionTaiwan said on Thursday (Sep 9) it planned to issue "stimulus coupons" again to boost consumer spending by NT$200 billion (US$7.22 billion) and support its...Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot raises serious concernsElon Musk has announced a humanoid robot designed to help with those repetitive, boring tasks people hate doing. Musk suggested it could run to the...Mexico's top court decriminalises abortion in 'watershed moment'Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday (Sep 7) that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional, a major victory for advocates of women's health and human rights,...Fortunate to have finished 3 new films in the during pandemicAyushmann Khurrana has managed to wrap three big films during the pandemic. The energetic actor has swiftly moved from one project to another and will...China's factory prices rise at fastest pace since August 2008Singapore technology company Sea Limited plans to raise US$6.3 billion (S$8.5 billion) in a share and convertible bond sale, in one of the region's largest...The world in a drop of water: DNA tool transforms nature trackingIn their search for pink river dolphins, researchers in the Peruvian Amazon scooped up river water sloshing with genetic material that they hoped could trace...Strong quakes rocks buildings in Mexico CityA powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200...Cryoskin uses sub-zero temperatures to improve skinCryoskin is a state-of-the-art treatment that tones fat and skin by using sub-zero temperatures. It’s non-invasive, non-painful, and more reliable than Botox. It can be...Lebanon working to secure World Bank financing for power planThe Lebanese government said on Wednesday it was working with the World Bank to secure financing for a plan to import Egyptian gas via Jordan...Cricket Australia threatens to cancel Afghanistan TestCricket Australia said Thursday it would have "no alternative" but to cancel hosting a historic Test match against Afghanistan unless the Taliban backtracks on a...Philippine senator first to declare 2022 run for presidencyPhilippine Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday declared his candidacy for next year's presidential election, the first to confirm a run for the top post to...'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'RRR' will release in theatres and not OTTIn the past one year several big Bollywood movies have taken the OTT route owing to theatres being shut due to the pandemic. Rumours were...In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El SalvadorEl Salvador on Tuesday became the first country to embrace bitcoin as legal tender, with consumer demand crashing its brand-new cyber "wallet" system even as...‘The girls can’t wait to take the field’The wait is over for Bangladesh women's football team following a two-and-a-half-year break as the women in red and green return to the international stage...S Korea planning to live 'more normally' with Covid after OctoberSouth Korea is drawing up a plan on how to live more normally with Covid-19, expecting 80 per cent of adults to be fully vaccinated...I can be proud of my work, but ultimately it all depends upon the audienceIn a career span of seven years, Vaani Kapoor has been a part of five films, and is currently shooting for two movies. The actress...Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on stronger business spendingJapan's economy grew faster than the initially estimated in the April-June quarter, helped by solid capital expenditure, although a resurgence in Covid-19 is undermining service-sector...Tigers clinch another famous T20 series victoryBangladesh registered their maiden T20I series victory over New Zealand after beating the visitors by six wickets during the fourth match of the five-match series...Fire at Covid hospital kills 10 in North MacedoniaAt least 10 people have been killed in a fire at a hospital treating Covid-19 patients in North Macedonia.Footage shared on social media showed a...
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Germany recommends Covid-19 vaccinations for pregnant womenGermany's vaccine oversight body on Friday (Sep 10) recommended that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be vaccinated against COVID-19 with an mRNA-based shot....COVID has 'devastating' impact on fight against HIV, TB, malaria: Global FundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a "devastating" impact on the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in 2020, according to a report released by the...Qiagen supports White House COVID-19 vaccination, test mandateGerman genetic testing specialist Qiagen said on Friday (Sep 10) it supported Biden administration's new COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate for workplaces."We strongly support all...Dollar gains with yields as Fed policy in focusThe dollar rose on Friday in line with higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors focused on when the Federal Reserve is likely to begin reducing...Judge loosens Apple's grip on app store in Epic decisionA federal judge ordered Apple to dismantle a lucrative part of the competitive barricade guarding its closely run iPhone app store, but rejected allegations that...UK PM Conservatives see support slump to lowest since election-pollSupport for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative party has slipped behind the opposition Labor party to its lowest level since the 2019 national election,...We need to discourage Hollywood movies as they are taking over our screensActor Kangana Ranaut on Thursday said that there is a need to discourage Hollywood movies and instead promote Indian stories from different languages.The 34-year-old actor,...Facebook and Ray-Ban debut 'smart' shadesFacebook and iconic eyewear brand Ray-Ban on Thursday launched their new smart glasses, the latest effort in a tricky, niche market but which the social...Federal mandate takes vaccine decision off employers' handsLarger U.S. businesses now won't have to decide whether to require their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Doing so is now federal policy. President...Bangkok to reopen for vaccinated tourists in OctoberThailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said Friday, as the kingdom seeks to salvage a tourism industry hammered by...El Salvador's bitcoin digital wallet beset by technical glitchesFor a fourth day in a row technical glitches have beset the Salvadoran government's bitcoin digital wallet Chivo, a setback that could discourage residents from...Djokovic into US Open final, one step closer to Calender SlamWorld number one Novak Djokovic kept his bid for a calendar Grand Slam alive on Friday, overcoming German Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-2...US Justice Department sues Texas over restrictive abortion lawThe US Justice Department filed suit against Texas on Thursday over a law that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, following through on a...Dig into this easy-breezy family dramedyAfter getting tired of all the political, criminal, detective thrillers, Potluck, with its eight short episodes, is easy enough to breeze through. It is a...Afghans fear for jobs and money after Taliban takeoverAs a nurse at one of Kabul's main hospitals, Latifa Alizada was the breadwinner for her family, providing for her three young boys and unemployed...‘Waited a long time for this’Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to overtake Pele as the top international goalscorer in South American football history on Thursday as Argentina cruised to a...About 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out of KabulAn estimated 200 foreigners, including Amer-icans, left Afghanistan on a commercial flight out of Kabul on Thursday with the cooperation of the Taliban - the...Epiphania Visual re-opening in October after a long break for Covid 19In October, we have Asexuality Awareness Week, this month, all the activists around the world are fighting against all the misconceptions about Asexuality and Aromanticism....US growth ‘downshifted’ amid labour, supply shortagesUS economic growth "downshifted slightly" in July and August amid shortages of workers and materials, as well as concerns about the rise of the highly...‘Winning three series a real morale boost’Although Bangladesh completed the five-match T20I series against New Zealand with a 27-run defeat in the final game, the Tigers will have gained in confidence...Two killed as tornado hits Italian islandAt least two people have been killed after a tornado swept through an Italian island.Nine others were injured as the whirlwind overturned cars and ripped...
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Unaccompanied Afghan evacuee children in Qatar limboThe daily life of unaccompanied Afghan refugee children in Qatar is punctuated by recurring questions, "where are we going?" and "can I have some chips".About...Company controlled by Bill Gates to buy major interest in Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsAn affiliate of Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Four Seasons...Salesforce offers help moving employees out of Texas after abortion lawThe IT giant Salesforce has offered to help relocate its employees working in Texas, following the passage of a restrictive abortion law in the conservative...Scientists debate promise, peril of tweaking wild genomesIn the movie "Jurassic Park," reconstructing and tweaking genetic material makes it possible to bring dinosaurs back to life.Today, a technology that manipulates animal genomes,...French rescue 126 migrants attempting Channel crossingFrench maritime officials rescued 126 migrants attempting to cross the Channel to Britain as tensions escalated over record arrivals on England's southern coast. At least...4 vaccinated front-line U.S. workers cope with pandemic's tollThe early months of the coronavirus pandemic shined a spotlight on essential workers.As cities shutdown, thank you signs went up on windows and applause rang...Toyota, Honda oppose US House electric vehicle tax planToyota Motor and Honda Motor on Saturday (Sep 11) sharply criticised a proposal by Democrats in the US House of Representatives to give union-made electric...Vay unveils ‘teledriving’ as a new path to autonomous futureVay, the world’s leading teledrive mobility company, has announced that it will become the first company with a driverless, certified commercial mobility service operating on...Biden visits all three attack sites on 20th anniversary of 9/11President Joe Biden commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sep 11 attacks on the United States on Saturday with visits to each of the sites...Cybersecurity seen as rising risk for airlinesAfter remaking their security procedures following the 9/11 attacks to stop airline hijackings, carriers are now faced with rising threats targeting computers and electronic equipment...Tabbar teaser features Supriya, Pavan in intense family thrillerSonyLIV's new web series Tabbar stars Pavan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Gagan Arora, Sahil Mehta, Paramveer Cheema, Nupur Nagpal, Ranvir Shorey, and Kanwaljit Singh in prominent...Lukaku scores first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea beat VillaChelsea striker Romelu Lukaku scored at Stamford Bridge for the first time as his double sealed a 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday.After scoring...New Zealand buys further 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines as cluster growsNew Zealand has purchased 500,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine from Denmark, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Sunday (Sep 12), as the country struggles...Apple takes app payment hit in Epic court fightA US judge on Friday ordered Apple to loosen control over its App Store payment system, a blow to the global tech giant sparked by...Disney to release Eternals and other 2021 films exclusively in theatersAll Disney releases, including Marvel movie Eternals in November and Steven Spielberg's revival of West Side Story in December, will play exclusively in cinemas for...Queen leads explosion of British joy at Raducanu's stunning Slam winEmma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumph on Saturday led to an explosion of joy in Britain, with Queen Elizabeth II leading the celebrations as the...Queen Elizabeth says prayers for victims and survivors of 9/11Britain's Queen Elizabeth said today that her prayers remained with victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and paid...Turkey TV series Hayat Murat to be aired on Channel I todayPopular Turkish TV series Hayat Murat (originally Ask Laftan Anlamaz in Turkish language), which achieved massive success in Turkey and abroad, namely in South Asia...US Treasury, financial industry discuss cryptocurrency ‘stablecoins’The US Treasury Department met with a number of industry participants this week to quiz them about the risks and benefits posed by stablecoins --...Ronaldo double sinks Newcastle on Man Utd return, Arsenal ease Arteta pressureCristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a sensational return to Manchester United as his debut double inspired a 4-1 win against Newcastle, while Arsenal eased the pressure on...Emotional tributes paid to 9/11 lives lostRelatives of people who died on 9/11 have read out victims' names, as the US marks 20 years since the deadliest terror attacks on its...
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No vaccine passports: UK PM to set out winter COVID-19 planBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson will this week set out his plans to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the winter months, announcing a decision to...Useful protection or not warranted? Third COVID jab debate ragesShould a third dose of COVID vaccine be recommended for the general population?Some say it's vital to boosting immunity as the Delta variant spreads, while...Sydney Airport sale a step closer after improved US$17.4 bln offerA sale of Australia's biggest airport moved closer on Monday (Sep 13) as an infrastructure investor group won permission to conduct due diligence on Sydney...Mitsubishi Corp, Shell to collaborate on hydrogen plans in CanadaMitsubishi Corp and Shell Canada Products, by its managing partner, Shell Canada Limited (Shell Canada) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the production...Vietnam in same boat, says Japan defense minister amid China's riseJapan and Vietnam share "the same destiny" and should boost defense cooperation for regional stability based on the rule of law, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi...Jessica Alba talks about experiencing sexism early in acting careerActress Jessica Alba faced sexism while starting her career in the entertainment industry. The 'L.A.'s Finest' star said that people in Hollywood didn't take her...Australian regulator denies approval for Qantas-Japan Airlines dealAustralia's competition regulator on Monday (Sep 13) denied authorisation for Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) to coordinate flights between the two countries, citing competition...Epic Games appeals ruling in lawsuit alleging Apple monopolyEpic Games filed notice that is appealing a federal judge's decision in a lawsuit alleging that Apple has been running an illegal monopoly that stifles...Man charged after allegedly wakeboarding at World War II memorialA 24-year-old Singaporean man was charged in court on Monday (Sep 13) after he was seen allegedly wakeboarding at a World War II memorial.Stephan Kovalkov...Travel + Leisure’s new subscription Travel Club turns expert inspiration into bookable experiencesTravel + Leisure Group, a new business line from Travel + Leisure Co, has launched Travel + Leisure Club, the only travel subscription service with...'Huge opportunities' for Singapore businesses in Africa: ExpertsSingapore-based artificial intelligence startup Sqreem was already present in South Africa, when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.As such, it was able to leverage on technologies...Benzema Bags Hat-Trick On Real's Bernabeu ReturnKarim Benzema bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Celta Vigo 5-2 on their return to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night.LaLigaResult: Real Madrid 5-2...Canada election up in air with one week to goWill Canada's Liberal leader Justin Trudeau win a third term as prime minister or will Conservative leader Erin O'Toole ruin his plans?With a week to...Andy Garcia roped in for 'The Expendables 4'The 'City Island' actor Andy Garcia has joined the ensemble star cast of the latest installment of the action film 'The Expendables'. The action franchise...Investors eye wobbling energy sector as gauge for Delta fearsEnergy stocks are becoming a popular bellwether for concerns over how deeply the Delta variant of the coronavirus is expected to impact the US economy,...FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept 11 attacksThe FBI late Saturday released a newly declassified document related to logistical support given to two of the Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the...Social media campaigns great way to reach max peopleRicha Chadha is doing her bit to create awareness about Covid-19 through her initiative on social media. She says social media campaigns are a great...Small US employers frustrated by Covid vaccine mandateSmall employers like Bob Roth on Friday voiced frustration with US President Joe Biden's mandate that workers either get vaccinated or tested regularly to combat...Salah joins 100 club as Liverpool win at LeedsMohamed Salah's 100th Premier League goal helped Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 victory at 10-man Leeds United on Sunday in a match that was marred...Strong typhoon cuts power, causes flooding in northern PhilippinesSeveral communities remain flooded and without power after a strong typhoon battered the Philippines' northernmost islands, the authorities said on Sunday (Sep 12), displacing thousands...
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Biden to survey wildfire damage, make case for spending planPresident Joe Biden will promote his administration's use of the Defense Production Act to aid in wildfire preparedness during a western swing in which he'll...What is the mu variant of the coronavirus?What is the mu variant?It's a version of the coronavirus that was first identified in Colombia in January and has since caused isolated outbreaks in...Singapore's PayNow to link with India's Unified Payments Interface in 2022Singapore's PayNow and India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be linked by July 2022, allowing users to make "instant, low cost" fund transfers directly between...China to target biggest payment app Alipay in tech crackdown: Financial TimesChinese regulators have ordered sweeping changes to the country's biggest payment app Alipay, as the ruling Communist Party attempts to rein in "the unruly growth"...Canada election up in air with one week to goWill Canada's Liberal leader Justin Trudeau win a third term as prime minister or will Conservative leader Erin O'Toole ruin his plans. With a week...My love for art blossomed in KolkataKolkata is a city with a rich cultural heritage and many people here are connoisseurs of art. As for me, my penchant for art developed...South Korea fines Google US$177 million for blocking Android customisationA South Korea's antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet's Google 207 billion won (US$176.64 million) for blocking customised versions of its Android operating system (OS), in...Apple patches exploit attributed to hacker-for-hire firmApple released an emergency software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers said could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices...'The shadow pandemic': Australia's mental health crisis as COVID-19 lockdowns exact tollIt is dubbed Australia's "shadow pandemic", a worsening mental health crisis exacerbated by COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns aimed at suppressing the spread of the...Tokyo farewells Japan’s only double-decker shinkansen with a special escalator at the stationThis is a pretty momentous moment for the rail industry, and to send the train off with a fitting farewell, East Japan Rail, who operates...India cuts import taxes on vegetable oils to calm pricesIndia has cut base import taxes on palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil, according to a government notification, as the world's biggest vegetable oil buyer...Zimbabwe's Taylor retiring from internationalsZimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor has announced his retirement from international cricket, posting on social media that Monday's 50-overs match against Ireland in Belfast will be...Man found guilty of murdering ex-wife at ITE College Central car parkA 69-year-old man who went on trial for murdering his ex-wife at ITE College Central in Ang Mo Kio in 2018 was found guilty in...Dev pays tribute to Soumitra ChattopadhyayIt's been 10 months since Soumitra has left world. Yet, Soumitra Chattopadhyay is etched in millions of hearts forever. That's what the recently released trailer...Biden has a chance to make Fed’s board look more like AmericaAs US President Joe Biden assesses whether to reappoint Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and nominate as many as three others to the central bank's...New starts for Messi, RonaldoThe 2020-21 UEFA Champions League gets underway tonight with holders Chelsea among 32 teams aiming for the final in Saint Petersburg. Matchday 1 offers some...North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missilesNorth Korea said Monday that it successfully tested newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, the first known testing activity in months, underscoring how...Piyali feeling positive about her debut in JotugrihoRemember the actress from singer Shaan's latest release of Bengali music video Shei Prem? The beautiful actress, Piyali Chatterjee, is gearing up for her big...Sydney Airport sale a step closer after improved $17.4b offerA sale of Australia's greatest airport moved nearer on Monday as an infrastructure investor group gained permission to conduct due diligence on Sydney Airport Holdings...What is Lionel Messi's rating on FIFA 22?Lionel Messi will receive a rating of 93 on FIFA 22, EA Sports confirmed in an official statement on Twitter. All the official FIFA 22...Climate change could force 216 million from their homes: World BankReduced agricultural production, water scarcity, rising sea levels and other adverse effects of climate change could cause up to 216 million people to leave their...
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Mass dolphin killing in Faroe Islands stirs angerThe practice of dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands has come under scrutiny after more than 1,400 of the mammals were killed in what was...Co-inventor of mRNA shots sets sights on pan-coronavirus vaccineDrew Weissman's decades of research helped pave the way for mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, but the scientist isn't resting on his laurels.The University of Pennsylvania immunologist,...Indonesia's August exports hit record high on resources boomIndonesia's exports hit a record high of US$21.42 billion in August, rising 64.1 per cent on a yearly basis, boosted by a surge in shipments...SpaceX to launch private, all-civilian crew into Earth orbitSpaceX is set to launch four people into space Wednesday on a three-day mission that is the first to orbit the Earth with exclusively private...Spain targets energy firms as European bills surgeSpain's left-wing government has agreed emergency measures to cut spiralling energy bills as electricity prices climb to record levels.It aims to channel €2.6bn (£1.9bn; $3bn)...We are too focused on religious dividesWith Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Konkona Sen Sharma returns to the OTT space once again. The actor was earlier seen in the acclaimed Geeli Pucchi, part...South Korea's LGES, Hyundai Motor start work on Indonesian EV battery plantSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group have started construction on a US$1.1 billion plant to make batteries for electric vehicles (EVs)...Apple's next iPhone mirrors last year's, adds more storageApple unveiled its next iPhone line-up, including a model that offers twice the storage available in earlier versions and other modest upgrades to last year’s...Haiti PM banned from leaving amid murder inquiryHaiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been banned from leaving the country amid an investigation into his alleged involvement in the assassination of President Jovenel...Kurobe Dam to open to public in 2024Kurobe Dam in Toyama Prefecture is consistently ranked as one of Japan’s best sightseeing spots to check out if you’re on a budget, and it’s...UK employee numbers surge above pre-pandemic levelBritish employers added a record 241,000 staff to their payrolls last month, lifting the total number of payrolled employees just above the level they were...Juventus forget domestic struggles to crush MalmoJuventus got off to a winning start in the Champions League with a 3-0 cruise past Malmo on Tuesday which the Italians will hope kick-starts...Chinese students hit by US visa rejections amid tensionAfter a semester online, Wang Ziwei looked forward to meeting classmates who are returning to campus at Washington University in St Louis. But the 23-year-old...The Batman spin-off series on The Penguin in works at HBO MaxThe Penguin, aka Oswald Cobblepot, is one of the most iconic villains from DC's Batman universe. A series based on DC comics' notorious supervillain The...Britain delays implementation of post-Brexit trade controlsBritain said on Tuesday it was delaying the implementation of some post-Brexit import controls, the second time they have been pushed back, citing pressures on...Ronaldo scores but Man Utd stunned by Young BoysSubstitute Jordan Siebatcheu struck with the last kick of the game as Swiss side Young Boys claimed a sensational 2-1 Champions League win over 10-man...Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, diesThe painter Charlotte Johnson Wahl, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's mother, has died at the age of 79, according to a notice published in The...BTS issued diplomatic passports for UN sessionK-pop sensation BTS have been granted diplomatic passports ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as they embark on their new roles as presidential special...Vaccines set to unleash pent-up oil demand: IEAAfter three months of decline in global oil demand, Covid-19 vaccine roll-outs are set to unleash thirst for oil stymied by pandemic restrictions especially in...Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 3-0 for 1st loss of post-Messi eraBayern Munich showed Barcelona exactly how dreary life will be without Lionel Messi on Tuesday when it dealt the Spanish team its first loss since...Taliban thank world for promised aid, urge US to show 'heart'The Taliban on Tuesday thanked the world for pledging hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency aid to Afghanistan, and urged the United States to...
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UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter ChinaThe UK, US and Australia have announced a special security pact to share advanced defence technologies, in an effort to counter China.The partnership will enable...FDA strikes neutral tone ahead of vaccine booster meetingInfluential government advisers will debate Friday if there's enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective — the first...Japan's hot exports growth cools as COVID-19 hits supply chainsJapan's exports extended double-digit gains in August, led by strong shipments of chip manufacturing equipment, although the pace of growth weakened as COVID-19 hit key...The foreign legion of YouTubers defending ChinaWith YouTube videos "debunking" allegations of human rights abuses and diatribes on Western "conspiracies" against China, an unlikely set of foreigners are loudly defending Beijing...Indonesian cargo plane crashes into mountain, 3 missingA small cargo plane with three crew members on board crashed into a mountain in Indonesia's jungle-clad Papua region on Wednesday (Sep 15), police said....Study links too much free time to lower sense of wellbeingThe lesson of Goldilocks, that one can have too much of a good thing, even when it comes to the size of a chair, has...Air New Zealand studying how to add low-emissions planes to fleetAir New Zealand said on Thursday (Sep 16) it was studying how it could use low-carbon technologies like electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered planes to...SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling tripSpaceX’s first private flight blasted off Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet...US Army says soldiers who refuse vaccine could be dismissedAmerican army officers who refuse to be vaccinated against the corona virus could be suspended from their duties and possibly discharged, the US Army said...Carnival CEO discusses cruise lines, the pandemic, politicsCarnival Corp, once a $21 billion company, saw revenue plunge to zero overnight last year when the pandemic shut down the cruise industry.It's CEO Arnold...Top carbon emitters fall short on climate risk disclosure: ReportTop emitters of carbon are not disclosing the full risks associated with climate change, reducing the chances of meeting global emissions targets, a study by...Rodrygo punishes wasteful Inter with late winner for RealRodrygo sank wasteful Inter Milan with the last-gasp winner in a 1-0 triumph at the San Siro which gives Real Madrid the perfect start to...North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles off east coastNorth Korea fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, two days after the North claimed to have tested...Fans sprinkle goat blood on Rajinikanth's Annathae first-look posterAnnathae, helmed by director Siva, and touted to be an action entertainer, is slated for a Deepavali release on November 4. Some people have been...China’s factories, retailers stumble on Covid disruptionsChina's factory and retail sectors faltered in August with output and sales growth hitting one-year lows as fresh coronavirus outbreaks and supply disruptions threatened the...Liverpool spoil Milan's Champions League return in five-goal thrillerJordan Henderson's stunning strike ensured Liverpool came from behind to beat AC Milan once more with a pulsating 3-2 victory at Anfield to get their...Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemicRepublican legislators in more than half of U.S. states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are taking away the powers that...Christopher Nolan sets next movie on J Robert Oppenheimer with UniversalAfter a public fallout over release strategy with Warner Bros., Christopher Nolan's next film, about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atom bomb,...US pandemic aid boosted incomes in 2020: govtMassive US government stimulus payments during the Covid-19 pandemic last year boosted household income and lowered the share of Americans living in poverty, according to...Grealish stars as Man City hit Leipzig for sixJack Grealish scored a superb first Champions League goal as Manchester City survived Christopher Nkunku's hat-trick to beat RB Leipzig 6-3 in a pulsating Group...Messi makes first start but PSG held by Club BruggeLionel Messi finally made his first start for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday but the disjointed French giants had to settle for a 1-1 draw with...Paris attack jihadist blames France for bombing ISThe main defendant in the November 2015 Paris attacks trial has sought to justify the murder of 130 people as retaliation for French military action...
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France recalls envoys amid security pact rowFrance has said it is recalling its ambassadors in the US and Australia for consultations, in protest at a security deal which also includes the...U.S. panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for elderly, high-riskAn influential federal advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots...US probes possible insider trading at Binance: ReportUS officials are examining possible insider trading and market manipulation at Binance, Bloomberg News reported on Friday (Sep 17), potentially adding more heat to the...Americans have little trust in online security: AP-NORC pollMost Americans don’t believe their personal information is secure online and aren't satisfied with the federal government's efforts to protect it, according to a poll.The...Cambodia giving Covid vaccine to children before schools reopenCambodia began vaccinating children aged between six and 11 on Friday (Sep 17) so that students can safely return to schools that have been closed...Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith to lead 'The Independent'Veteran actor Brian Cox and 'Without Remorse' star Jodie Turner-Smith are set to star in an upcoming political thriller. Titled 'The Independent', the movie will...Six Evergrande executives redeemed investment products in advanceSix executives of China's heavily indebted Evergrande had redeemed some of the company's investment products in advance earlier this year, the property group said on...Bumpy road as aging Japan bets on self-driving carsWith an aging population in need of transport, Japan is betting on autonomous cars, but an accident involving a self-driving showcase at the Paralympics illustrates...COVID compounds climate disasters but shows action can workThe coronavirus has made it harder for authorities to respond to disasters caused by extreme weather fuelled by climate change, with more severe storms, floods...Experience Tokyo from a different angle: London Double Decker Tokyo TourIf you’ve been itching to get outside after being cooped up at home for months on end, but are understandably on edge about the risks...Shanghai encourages 'duty-free economy' as part of consumer pushThe Shanghai government will support companies applying for approval to sell duty-free goods, and encourage duty-free shops to be set up at airports, hotels, malls...Club Wants To Sign Messi?Despite Lionel Messi recently joining Paris Saint-Germain, it seems to have been confirmed that another club is chasing his signature after reports suggested that the...Chinese astronauts return after 90 days aboard space stationA trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a 90-day stay aboard their nation's first space station in China's longest mission yet....Marvel movies are nothing more than a cut and paste of othersThe latest auteur to be quizzed on the Marvel vs cinema debate is acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve, whose Dune is set to release in October....China’s biotech sector comes of ageIf investors in China's biotech industry needed one more sign that the sector is coming of age, then a major licensing deal RemeGen Co Ltd...Pakistan disappointed over NZ’s tour abandonmentNew Zealand abruptly abandoned their tour of Pakistan on Friday citing a security alert in a massive blow to the South Asian country's hopes of...Russia votes amid fear of post-Putin unknownShe walked into the cafe wearing a face mask that read, “I’m not afraid, and don’t you be afraid.” A man in a leather jacket...Russia votes amid fear of post-Putin unknownShe walked into the cafe wearing a face mask that read, “I’m not afraid, and don’t you be afraid.” A man in a leather jacket...Priyanka Chopra apologises after The Activist backlashPriyanka Chopra has addressed the criticism of her show The Activist and said that she is glad the show's format has been changed. 'You were...India launches $3.5b incentives for green carsIndia will splash 257 billion rupees ($3.5 billion) on incentives for the auto sector to boost production of clean cars, the government said Wednesday, as...New Zealand postpone Pakistan series over security alertNew Zealand are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed in a media release.Kiwis were...Biden convenes world leaders to discuss climate changePresident Joe Biden convenes world leaders on Friday for a discussion about intensifying efforts to tackle climate change, seeking to build momentum ahead of an...
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Thousands of migrants moved from under Texas bridgeUS officials have moved thousands of migrants away from a Texas border town that has seen an influx of mostly Haitian migrants over the past...Bitcoin mining generates substantial electronic waste: studyMining for bitcoin generates substantial electronic waste that "represents a growing threat to the environment", according to a recent study.A co-author of the report told...China defends clampdown on tech firms in a meeting with Wall St execs: ReportChina's top securities regulator defended their crackdown on various industries in a private meeting with Wall Street executives, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday (Sep 18).Investors'...Girls excluded from returning to secondary school in AfghanistanGirls were excluded from returning to secondary school in Afghanistan on Saturday, after the country's new Taliban rulers ordered only boys and male teachers back...Elizabeth Banks, David Wain to collaborate on musical feature 'Where the Fore Are We'?Filmmaker-actor Elizabeth Banks has come on board to produce her 'Wet Hot American Summer' director David Wain's next venture 'Where the Fore Are We??'. According...Critics warn of Apple, Google 'chokepoint' repressionThe global dominance of tech giants serves as a convenient online chokepoint for authoritarian governments to crack down on dissent or rig elections, critics of...China halts Taiwan sugar apple, wax apple imports to prevent diseaseChina will suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from Taiwan to prevent disease carried by a pest found on the fruits from entering the...China's Xiamen city tells residents to stay home as COVID infection spreadsA city in south-east China hit by COVID-19 told residents on Saturday (Sep 18) to stay home and closed various venues, as infections spread in...There is no safe place for women in the worldActress turned activist Somy Ali says that whether it is Mumbai or Miami, there is no safe place for women in the world. After the...Airbus reaches deal to restructure AirAsia jet orderAirbus has agreed to cut prices or reschedule delivery for hundreds of jets ordered by Malaysia's AirAsia to salvage a contract worth tens of billions...Odegaard curler gives Arsenal win at BurnleyMartin Odegaard's 30th-minute free kick earned Arsenal their second win of the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on...Algeria's ex-president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who ruled Algeria for two decades before resigning in 2019 as huge protests engulfed the country, died on Friday (Sep 17) aged 84,...India antitrust probe finds Google abused Android dominanceGoogle abused the dominant position of its Android operating system in India, using its "huge financial muscle" to illegally hurt competitors, the country's antitrust authority...Man City held to frustrating draw by Southampton despite VAR reprieveManchester City were held to a frustrating goalless draw at home by Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, despite being handed a reprieve when...In Russian Far East city, discontent smolders amid pollThe handful of demonstrators gathering each evening in Khabarovsk are a shadow of the masses who took part in an unusually sustained wave of protests...Jaime King, Antonio Banderas to lead action film 'Banshee'Actors Jaime King, Antonio Banderas, and Tommy Flanagan are set to star in the action film 'Banshee'. The movie comes from filmmaker Jon Keeyes, known...UK retail sales drop as more consumers eat out: dataBritish retail sales fell last month as the grocery sector was hit by people returning to restaurants and pubs after virus curbs were lifted, data...Liverpool sink Palace 3-0Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club to help secure a 3-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace in the Premier League...France: US and Australia 'lying' over defence dealFrance's foreign minister has accused Australia and the US of lying over a new security pact that prompted Paris to recall its ambassadors.In an interview...
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Haitians on Texas border undeterred by US plan to expel themHaitian migrants seeking to escape poverty, hunger and a feeling of hopelessness in their home country said they will not be deterred by US plans...British Airways launches BA Better World sustainability programBritish Airways has launched a new sustainability program - BA Better World.As part of the initiative, British Airways is working with bp to source sustainable...Honda targets annual sales of 70,000 Prologue electric vehicles in US from 2024Honda Motor Co's U.S. unit said on Monday it is targeting initial annual sales of 70,000 for its planned electric Prologue sport utility vehicle when...American Airlines, Microsoft join Gates-backed program to boost clean energyU.S. companies, including American Airlines Group Inc, General Motors and Microsoft Corp, on Monday build on their commitment to clean energy by joining billionaire and...HK's first 'patriots-only' election kicks offFewer than 5,000 Hong Kong people from mostly pro-establishment circles began voting on Sunday (Sep 19) for candidates to an election committee, vetted as loyal...Little Things final season to premiere on Netflix in OctoberThe fourth and final season of actors Dhruv Sehgal and Mithila Palkar's much-loved series Little Things will premiere on Netflix on October 15, the streamer...Cathay Pacific lowers Q4 capacity forecast as travel restrictions lingerHong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it had lowered its passenger capacity forecast for the remainder of the year to 13per cent...Apple joins streaming elite, Netflix crosses milestone with Emmy winsApple Inc burnished its streaming TV credentials on Sunday as "Ted Lasso" scored the Emmy award for best comedy, and Netflix Inc landed its biggest...Johannesburg mayor killed in car accidentThe mayor of Johannesburg was killed in a car accident as he returned from campaigning with South Africa's president on Saturday, just over a month...Forceful vaccine messages backfire with holdouts: How can it be done better?With the FDA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the continued surge of the delta variant, governments across the world have renewed their push to...Critics warn of Apple, Google ‘chokepoint’ repressionThe global dominance of tech giants serves as a convenient online chokepoint for authoritarian governments to crack down on dissent or rig elections, critics of...Rebic earns Milan late draw at winless JuveAC Milan forward Ante Rebic's late header earned a 1-1 draw at Juventus in Serie A on Sunday, leaving Massimiliano Allegri's side still searching for...Indonesian militant leader killed in shootout, police sayIndonesian security forces have killed the leader of militant group East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT), which has ties with Islamic State, police said on Sunday (Sep...Radhika Madan credits working with Vishal Bhardwaj for a strong foundationActor Radhika Madan says working with directors like Vishal Bhardwaj and Vasan Bala early in her film career helped her escape the superficiality that comes...Fed to stay cautious as economy sends mixed signalsWith the United States on the upswing from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve is expected to weigh in next week on whether the economy...Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid stun Valencia with late doubleReal Madrid moved to the top of La Liga on Sunday after scoring twice in two minutes to pull off an incredible late comeback against...Putin's party set to retain parliament majority after pollsRussian President Vladimir Putin's party was set Sunday to retain a majority in parliament on the last day of three-day elections in which most Kremlin...Drake Bell opens up about child endangerment convictionFormer Nickelodeon star Drake Bell, who was sentenced to two years' probation and community service in July after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his...Fed Chair Powell now faces an ethics blowupIt is perhaps as predictable as it is problematic: Within days of news that two Federal Reserve bank presidents had engaged in controversial stock trades,...Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debutA late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris St Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his...World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climateWorld leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York this week with a focus on boosting efforts to fight both climate change and...
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Cambodia bat researchers on mission to track origin of Covid-19Researchers are collecting samples from bats in northern Cambodia in a bid to understand the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to a region where a very similar...U.S. to end travel bans for vaccinated passengersThe United States announced Monday it will lift COVID travel bans on all air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing...Employers to receive more than S$900 million in Jobs Support Scheme payouts from Sep 30More than S$900 million in Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) payouts will be disbursed to employers from Sep 30. The payouts will be given to more than...Philippines to reopen 120 schools for in-person classesThe Philippines will reopen up to 120 schools for limited in-person classes for the first time since the start of the corona virus pandemic in...Australia steps up hydrogen funding ahead of climate talksAustralia said on Monday (Sep 20) it would step up grant funding for hydrogen projects to boost clean energy output, a response to international pressure...My character not like James Bond'sSidharth Malhotra-starrer Mission Majnu is inspired by real events set in the 1970s and follows the story of India's most courageous mission in the heart...Evergrande chairman confident company will 'walk out of its darkest moment'China Evergrande Group is confident the company will "walk out of its darkest moment", the debt-laden property developer's chairman said in a letter to staff...Japanese firms to jointly develop human rights app for foreign workersMore than 200 Japanese companies and organizations, including Toyota Motor Corp and retail giant Aeon Co, will jointly develop a smartphone app to protect the...Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon...JPMorgan takes on British rivals with launch of digital bank ChaseJPMorgan is challenging British rivals on their home turf with the launch on Tuesday of its long-awaited digital retail bank, Chase, as part of what...Haaland and Lewandowski rivalry is the new Messi-Ronaldo showSeven minutes remained of what had been turning into an uncomfortably close contest at the Westfalen stadium on Sunday. Borussia Dortmund were leading 3-0 in...California firefighters scramble to protect sequoia grovesHot, dry weather on Sunday (Sep 19) added to the challenges facing California firefighters battling to keep flames from driving further into a grove of...Angelina Jolie to establish next Women for Bees program in Cambodia in 2022Hollywood star Angelina Jolie was named the 'godmother' of the Women for Bees program earlier this year, which aims to train 50 women in beekeeping...Zara owner Inditex outshines H&M as sales top pre-pandemic levelsFashion brand Zara owner Inditex has outpaced Swedish rival H&M in its efforts to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis, with second-quarter sales rising above...Kolkata crush Bangalore in Virat Kohli's 200th IPL gameIt was supposed to be a day of celebrations, but Virat Kohli’s 200th IPL game ended in disappointment on Monday.The India captain had a poor...China keeps virus at bay at high cost ahead of Winter OlympicsThe Beizhong International Travel Agency in the eastern city of Tianjin has had only one customer since coronavirus outbreaks that began in July prompted Chinese...Kate Winslet takes home Best Actress awardUnlike last year's mostly virtual ceremony, this year in 2021, the Primetime Emmy Awards went back to an in-person event. The event is being conducted...Puma to expand Bangladesh footprintJust two years after first entering the Bangladesh market, German sportswear giant Puma is going to further expand its horizon in the country.DBL Group, the...'What do you do? Play tiki-taki?' Koeman defends Barca's direct approach against GranadaRonald Koeman defended his decision to forsake Barcelona's attacking traditions and play more directly in the 1-1 draw at home to Granada on Monday -...US lifts Covid travel ban on UK and EU citizensThe US is easing its coronavirus travel restrictions, re-opening to passengers from the UK, EU and other nations.From November, foreign travellers will be allowed to...
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Biden aims to enlist allies in tackling climate & CovidPresident Joe Biden planned to use his first address before the UN General Assembly to reassure other nations of American leadership on the global stage...Early Alzheimer's diagnosis: Progress and pitfallsAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is characterised by brain lesions that can cause devastating memory loss and behavioral changes. It affects some...BOJ rolls out climate scheme, to disburse first loans late DecemberThe Bank of Japan said on Wednesday it will begin disbursing loans in late December under a new scheme targeting activities aimed at combating climate...Facebook wraps up deals with Australia media firms, TV broadcaster SBS not includedFacebook Inc has told Australian publishers it has stopped negotiating licencing deals, an email to the industry seen by Reuters showed, a move which came...Russia behind Litvinenko murder, rules European rights courtThe European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday (Sep 21) that Russia was responsible for the 2006 killing of Alexander Litvinenko who died an...Jessica says she had to give up role in 'American Hustle'Actress Jessica Chastain was keen to work with filmmaker David O. Russell on his 2014 movie 'American Hustle' but she had a scheduling clash and...ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on slow COVID-19 vaccine roll-outThe Asian Development Bank warned of "lasting scars" from the coronavirus pandemic as it cut its 2021 growth forecast for developing Asia on slow vaccination...Philippines lower house approves VAT for big tech firmsThe Philippines' lower house of Congress has approved a bill imposing taxes on tech giants like Facebook, Alphabet's Google and Youtube, and Netflix.Voting 167-6-1, lawmakers...As Merkel bids farewell, German women wish for more equalityAngela Merkel, Germany's first female chancellor, has been praised by many for her pragmatic leadership in a turbulent world and celebrated by some as a...Virus-hit Fiji to reopen borders for touristsFiji plans to reopen for international tourists by November, aiming to rebuild a pandemic-devastated economy while battling a Delta-variant coronavirus outbreak."Our goal is to free...Shell to switch to fully-electric ferries for passengers to Pulau Bukom refineryShell Singapore will switch to fully-electric ferries to transport passengers to its energy and chemicals park on Pulau Bukom, as the company continues a repurposing...Holders Man City hit six, Liverpool cruise in League CupManchester City started their bid to lift a fifth successive League Cup with a 6-1 rout of Wycombe, while Japan forward Takumi Minamino inspired Liverpool's...Earthquake shakes Melbourne and southeast AustraliaA 6.0 magnitude earthquake has rattled Australia's southeast including the city of Melbourne.The earthquake happened about 09:15 local time on Wednesday at Mansfield, not far...Bappi Lahiri rubbishes false reports of him losing his voiceRecently, a false report was doing the rounds on social media which claimed that veteran singer and musician Bappi Lahiri has lost his voice. Rubbishing...OECD lowers global, US economic growth forecastsThe OECD warned Tuesday of an "uneven" global economic recovery as it lowered its 2021 growth forecasts for the world and the United States while...Suarez fires Atletico top with late double at GetafeLuis Suarez scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Getafe 2-1 and move top of La Liga...US officials defend expulsion of Haitians from Texas townMore than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town, US officials said Monday as they defended...Kangana Ranaut accuses Javed Akhtar of extortion and threatEven as actor Kangana Ranaut appeared before a magistrate court in the defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar, her lawyer said she too had filed...Airline sector relieved over lifting of US travel banThe United States' decision to lift restrictions on incoming travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 was met with a sigh of a relief by the global airline...Johnson and Biden meet at White HouseBoris Johnson and Joe Biden have held face-to-face talks in the White House.The UK prime minister and US president were thought to have discussed topics...
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Angry scenes at Haiti airport as migrants arriveAngry scenes broke out at Haiti's main airport after migrants were deported to the country from the US.On Tuesday, migrants at the airport in Port-au-Prince...JNTO introduces 'accessible tourism' initiativesJapan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is continuing to promote accessible tourism across Japan, aiming to help realize a symbiotic society and make it a country...Italy's Enel spins off new firm for digital grid services - reportEurope's biggest utility Enel has set up a new company dedicated to digital grid services, which aims to have a revenue of 1.5 billion euros...Lithuanian agency warns against use of Chinese-made phonesLithuanian cybersecurity experts are urging the country's government agencies to abandon the use of Chinese smartphone brands after an investigation identified security vulnerabilities and censorship...France and US seek to mend rift over Aukus pactFrance and US have made efforts to end a row which started last week with the announcement of the Aukus defence pact between the US,...CDC panel grapples with who needs booster shot of COVID vaccineAn influential panel of advisers to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention grappled Wednesday with the question of which Americans should get COVID-19...AstraZeneca invests in Imperial's self-amplifying RNA technology with eye on future drugsAstraZeneca Plc on Thursday struck a deal with the firm behind Imperial College London's experimental COVID-19 vaccine to develop and sell drugs based on its...Amazon introduces Kindle Paperwhite KidsAmazon has introduced the all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids, built from the ground up for kids aged 7 and up. Purpose-built for reading books with zero...'This is our homeland': Women plead for basic rights in AfghanistanAs the Taliban increasingly excludes women from public life in Afghanistan, some are determined to speak out despite the threat of retribution from the hard-line...Ashton Sanders to star as Bobby Brown in Whitney Houston biopicActor Ashton Sanders is set to play singer Bobby Brown, husband of Whitney Houston, in the biopic on the music icon. According to the reports,...Taliban expand economic teamAfghanistan's Taliban government bolstered its economic team on Tuesday, naming a commerce minister and two deputies as the group tries to revive a financial system...De Ligt ends Juve wait for Serie A victoryMatthijs de Ligt's second-half strike earned Juventus their first victory of the Serie A season at the fifth attempt as a 3-2 comeback win at...Thailand delays plan to reopen cities to tourists until NovemberThailand has pushed back plans to reopen Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to COVID-19 vaccination rates falling short...I don't think about trolling too much these daysYash Dasgupta who has started shooting for his next, Shieladitya Moulik directed 'Cheene Badam', with Ena Saha is now more focused on his work despite...German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen carsBattery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen.That's the view of some...Hakimi earns PSG last-gasp win at Metz Achraf Hakimi struck deep in stoppage time to earn Paris St Germain a 2-1 victory at bottom side Metz on Wednesday and maintain their perfect...'Dose of hope': Biden pushing rich nations to share vaccinePresident Joe Biden is set to push well-off nations to do more to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control around the world, as world leaders,...ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on slow vaccine rolloutThe Asian Development Bank warned of "lasting scars" from the coronavirus pandemic as it cut its 2021 growth forecast for developing Asia on slow vaccination...Asensio hat-trick, Benzema double as Real hit Mallorca for sixReal Madrid forward Marcos Asensio grabbed a hat-trick and Karim Benzema struck twice as Carlo Ancelotti's free-scoring side crushed Mallorca 6-1 at home in LaLiga...Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phonesConsumers should throw away their Chinese phones and avoid buying new ones, Lithuania’s Defence Ministry has warned.A report by its National Cyber Security Center tested...
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Firefighters retreat as La Palma volcano intensifiesFirefighters on the Spanish Island of La Palma have retreated due to intensifying volcanic explosions.The Cumbre Vieja volcano started erupting on Sunday with thousands evacuated...Emirates to expand use of biometrics and self-service kiosksEmirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its Dubai hub in July and August, compared with 402,000 customers during the same two months in 2020.According...Brazil sets 5G mobile auction for Nov 4, expects to raise US$1.9 billionBrazil's government has scheduled an auction of fifth generation (5G) mobile spectrum for Nov 4, with expectations that it will raise around 10 billion reais...Twitter courts influencers with bitcoin tips and NFT crazeTwitter on Thursday began allowing high-profile users to get tips in bitcoin as the network steps up its wooing of the content creators essential to...Can Jungle Cruise recreate the success of Pirates of the Caribbean for Disney?Disney's Jungle Cruise is the studio's attempt to recreate the immense success of Pirates of the Caribbean. Although, at least two spin-off movies are in...Bank of England on guard against spiking inflationThe Bank of England is expected to stay the course on interest rates and stimulus on Thursday, despite soaring inflation and fears of runaway domestic...Your driver-assist system may be out of alignment... with your understanding of how it worksAdaptive cruise control, lane change assistance, collision avoidance, blind spot monitoring, autopilots: These are just a few of the driver-assist features that are arriving in...UN summit tackles 'failing' global food systemUN officials and world leaders at a UN summit have issued an urgent warning over the future of the global food system, and pledged to...Vaccine nasal sprays aim to 'shut door' on virusCould delivering COVID-19 immunity directly to the nose -- the area of the body via which it is most likely to be transmitted -- help...Fed warns of ‘severe damage’ if senators allow debt defaultThe chairman of the US Federal Reserve called on lawmakers to raise the nation's borrowing limit urgently on Wednesday, warning that failure to pay government...Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns growPresident Joe Biden on Friday is set to host the first in-person gathering of leaders of an Indo-Pacific alliance known as "the Quad" as he...I believe in quality workThree year's ago Fakhrul Reya opened a production house named 'Dhupachaya Entertainment'. Since then he has produced many dramas, telefilms and web series. Of these,...Ratings agency cuts China growth forecastRatings agency Fitch on Thursday cut its growth forecast for China's economy this year citing a slowdown in the country's colossal property sector, which is...Chelsea face Man City test as Liverpool, Man Utd bid to keep paceChelsea host Premier League champions Manchester City in a stiff test of the leaders' title credentials on Saturday as Liverpool and Manchester United bid to...Top Huawei boss flies back to China after deal with USA Chinese technology executive held in Canada on US fraud charges has left the country after a deal with prosecutors, following years of diplomatic tensions...British police arrest man over killing of London teacherPolice have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of killing Sabina Nessa, a primary school teacher found dead in a London park.Nessa's killing - as...Ankush urges all to visit cinema hallsWhile the news of theatres and multiplexes to remain shut in Maharashtra in October is a heartbreak for cine buffs, Tollywood is anxiously waiting for...Eurozone growth slows: surveyEconomic growth in the eurozone stumbled in September, a closely watched survey said Thursday, as supply chain bottlenecks, high prices and the spread of the...Chennai inflict new defeat on Kohli's BangaloreM.S. Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings inflicted new pain on Virat Kohli on Friday, beating his Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in the Indian Premier...Hundreds pay respects at vigil for Bangladeshi-British teacherHundreds of people have joined a vigil for teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a pub in south-east London.The 28-year-old was...Juventus struggles amplified by the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo and his guaranteed goalsWith 25 minutes to go of their fifth match of the Serie A season, Juventus had plunged deeper into the relegation zone. They were trailing...
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Dutch marchers protest new Covid pass to enter bars, restaurantsProtesters gathered to march against the introduction of a "corona pass" in the Netherlands on Saturday as proof of COVID-19 vaccination became compulsory to get...Tesla Shanghai to make 300,000 cars Jan-Sept despite chip shortage - sourcesTesla Inc's Shanghai factory is expected to produce 300,000 cars in the first nine months of the year, capped by a delivery rush in the...Quad leaders press for free Indo-Pacific, with wary eye on ChinaLeaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia vowed on Friday to pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific region "undaunted by coercion" at their...Hank Azaria boards the cast of thriller movie 'Out of the Blue'Emmy-winning actor Hank Azaria is the latest addition to the cast of writer-filmmaker Neil LaBute's drama-thriller 'Out of the Blue'. The film billed as a...China steps up funding oversight of Evergrande property projects: ReportSeveral local governments in China have set up special custodian accounts for property projects of its most indebted developer, Evergrande, to protect funds earmarked for...Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gesturesUsing a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google says.Two new tools put machine...Britain expected to ease visa rules as truck driver shortage bitesBritain is expected to announce plans to issue temporary visas to truck drivers to alleviate an acute labor shortage that has led to fuel rationing...Alejandro Inarritu's next feature 'Bardo' wraps filmingOscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro Inarritu has finished the production of his next film 'Bardo'. The feature film, Inarritu's follow-up to the 2015 survival drama 'The Revenant',...Zimbabwe bolsters emissions targetsZimbabwe has adopted a more ambitious target for emissions reduction ahead of a United Nations climate conference in November, the country's new climate change plan...Loop hopes to go mainstream with reusable packagingReusable packaging -- from stainless steel ice cream containers to glass jars of soap -- is about to become more common at groceries and restaurants...Fahim surprise enlivens electionsThere is not much excitement about the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) upcoming elections, set to be held on October 6, but veteran coach Nazmul Abedeen...Suicide car bomb targeting convoy in Somali capital kills at least 8 -officialA suicide car bomb killed at least eight people in the Somali capital on Saturday at a street junction near the president's palace, police said,...RBI to retain cash surplusIndia's central bank is likely to retain a surplus of liquidity in the banking system and announce another round of bond purchases, but will avoid...Villa stun Man United, Jesus sinks ChelseaBruno Fernandes blazed a stoppage-time penalty over the crossbar as Aston Villa earned a shock 1-0 victory at a below-par Manchester United in the Premier...Group behind HK's annual Tiannamen vigil disbands amid probeA Hong Kong group that organizes an annual vigil on June 4 to remember protesters killed in China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown will disband, it...'Harry Potter' star Tom Felton collapses at celebrity golf matchBritish actor Tom Felton, known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' movies, collapsed while playing a celebrity golf exhibition at the...Quicken shift from fossil fuelsMajor UK-based companies on Friday urged the government to accelerate the nation's shift away from fossil fuels for electricity generation, amid turmoil over surging gas...Liverpool held to 3-3 draw by battling BrentfordStriker Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal for Liverpool but the league leaders were still held to a draw by Brentford as the...Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Bagosora dies in prisonA former Rwandan army colonel convicted for his role in the massacre of some 800,000 people in the 1994 genocide has died in Mali, where...
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How Germany's complex electoral system worksGermany's Bundestag lower house of parliament could swell to a size never seen before after Sunday's (Sep 26) election, thanks to a complex voting system...Is the Delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?Is the Delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?No, experts say there's no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than...Wage grants for aviation workers extended by 6 monthsThe Government will extend the aviation workforce retention grant by six months to support aviation companies and workers, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore...Behave normally, UK transport minister tells Britons queuing for fuelTransport Minister Grant Shapps on Sunday called on Britons to behave normally when buying petrol, saying there was no shortage of fuel and the government...Elon Musk and Grimes split after three yearsBillionaire Elon Musk and singer Grimes have parted ways after three years of relationship. Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, shared the news with...Australian PM refuses to commit to phasing out fossil fuelsAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison refused to commit to phasing out fossil fuels as a major climate conference approaches, while his deputy doubled down on...South Korea urges North Korea to restore hotlines for any talksSouth Korea on Sunday (Sep 26) urged North Korea to restore dormant communication hotlines, a day after the North repeated an offer to open conditional...United Airlines fined $1.9m for US tarmac delaysUnited Airlines was fined $1.9 million Friday by the US Transportation Department for violating federal rules on long tarmac delays and ordered to cease future...Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export dealVenezuela has agreed to a key contract to swap its heavy oil for Iranian condensate that it can use to improve the quality of its...Maxwell, Patel hat-trick help Bangalore hammer MumbaiGlenn Maxwell's all-round show and a hat-trick by Harshal Patel helped Royal Challengers Bangalore hammer holders Mumbai Indians by 54 runs in the Indian Premier...Ruling left favored as Portugal votes in local pollsPortugal voted in local elections today, with the Socialists of Prime Minister Antonio Costa expected to win, though with a smaller margin than four years...Who will replace Daniel Craig as the next Jame Bond?There are few casting decisions as hotly anticipated as the question of who will be the next 007, with many expecting that a black Bond...UK to offer 10,500 post-Brexit visas to counter growing worker crisisBritain will issue up to 10,500 temporary work visas to lorry drivers and poultry workers to ease chronic staff shortages, the government announced Saturday, in...Arsenal trounce Tottenham as resurgence continuesArsenal's resurgence continued with a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the two north London clubs continued to move in opposite directions in the...Man arrested on suspicion of murder of British teacherBritish police said today they had arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of a female teacher found dead in a London park last...Raveena Tandon's moody Aranyak will give viewers chillsRaveena Tandon is the latest actor to debut in the web space and the vehicle she has chosen for this is Aranyak, an atmospheric series...China Evergrande's electric car unit's shares tumble 26% after warningShares of China Evergrande's electric car unit plunged as much as 26 per cent on Monday (Sep 27) after it warned it faced an uncertain...Ansu Fati scores on return as Barca cruise past LevanteGoals from Memphis Depay, Luuk de Jong and the returning Ansu Fati helped Barcelona claim a much-needed 3-0 home victory over Levante in LaLiga on...Unusual UN meet to close without Taliban, Myanmar speechesAssembly in New York ends Monday but without speeches by those in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar, one of many quirks at this year's diplomatic...Huawei executive release offers chance to reset bilateral relations: Global TimesThe release of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou is an opportunity for a reboot of bilateral relations with the United States and Canada but...
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Pfizer starts large trial for anti-COVID pillPfizer said Monday it had begun a middle-to-late stage clinical trial of a pill to stave off COVID in people who are exposed to infection.Several...China's Geely moves into smartphones with chairman's new ventureChinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding said on Tuesday (Sep 28) its founder, Eric Li, has launched a new company dedicated to making smartphones.The announcement marks...Australia challenges Google's ad dominance, calls for data-use rulesAustralia's antitrust watchdog called for powers to curb Google's use of internet data to sell targeted ads, joining other regulators in saying the firm dominates...