At least 59 migrants, including 28 Pakistanis, died after their overloaded boat sank in stormy seas off Italy’s southern Calabria region. The vessel had set sail from Turkey several days ago with migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and other countries, and crashed in stormy weather near Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort on the eastern …
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Indian News Agency Propagates False Narratives Against Pakistan, China
Asian News International (ANI), a well-known Indian “news” agency, continues to spread fake stories using fake sources and “fake experts” to attack rivals, especially China and Pakistan, according to a report by EU DisinfoLab. EU DisinfoLab made the discovery in a report called “Bad Sources (BS)” that looked into anti-Pakistan and anti-China influence operations as …
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1.5 million Earthquake-Displaced People, Turkey Begins Rebuilding
A government official said on Friday that Turkey has started to rebuild homes after this month’s devastating earthquakes. The death toll in Turkey and Syria has now passed 50,000. During the February 6 earthquakes that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey and neighboring Syria, more than 160,000 buildings with 520,000 apartments either fell …
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US Emphasizes Importance of Trade Ties with Pakistan for Economic Stability
In a press briefing on Thursday, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price highlighted the importance of the US-Pakistan trade relationship, citing the devastating floods that hit Pakistan last year as a reason for the relationship’s crucial role in the country’s economic recovery. Price noted that the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council ministerial meeting …
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Joe Biden Falls on Stairs While Leaving Poland
US President Biden Stumbles While Boarding Air Force One in Poland. President Joe Biden has been caught on camera nearly falling while boarding Air Force One in Poland. This marks the third time he has stumbled while trying to board the aircraft. Biden, once again, falls up the stairs on AF1…after the White House Doctor …
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US Judge rules Afghan central bank funds untouchable
Judge Rules 9/11 Victims Cannot Seize Afghanistan Central Bank Funds. A federal judge in New York has ruled that the families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks cannot seize $3.5 billion in funds belonging to Afghanistan’s central bank. The assets, held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, were frozen on …
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Strong Earthquake Hits Antakya, Turkey
Late on Monday, the Turkey-Syria border region was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, causing panic and building damage in Turkey’s Antakya city. This event occurred just two weeks after the country’s worst earthquake in modern history, which resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of lives. According to two …
Floods and Landslides Kill Dozens in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nearly 36 people have lost their lives in Brazil, Sao Paulo state due to flooding and landslides. A number of people are missing whereas the number of dead is expected to rise, rescue teams say they hope to pull some of those stucked in flooded homes out of the mud alive. A recent video showed …
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North Korea fires ICBM to warn US
On Sunday, North Korea confirmed that it had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), known as the Hwasong-15, the previous day in a “sudden launching drill” which proved the country’s readiness for a “mobile and mighty counterattack” against hostile forces. This missile launch was the North’s first since January 1, and it came after Pyongyang …
Suspect detained after shooting rampage leaves six dead in Mississippi
A shooting spree in the southern US state of Mississippi on Friday resulted in the deaths of six people. US President Joe Biden responded to the incident by once again calling for tighter gun restrictions. Police reported that the shooter first killed a person at a store in Arkabutla, a small town in Mississippi, before …
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US Concerned about Pakistan’s Debt to China
US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet expressed concerns about debt owed to China by Pakistan and other countries during his visit to Islamabad. Pakistan, which has been historically close to Washington, has turned to China for support as it grapples with a severe economic crisis, marked by soaring inflation and critically low foreign exchange reserves. …
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Explanation of EU ban on petrol cars
The European Parliament has approved a landmark law that effectively bans the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035. The law aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and help combat climate change. The new rules will require car manufacturers to achieve a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions …
After critical documentary, Indian tax officers search BBC offices
Indian tax officials search BBC bureaus after critical documentary on Modi Indian tax officers have conducted searches on the BBC’s bureaus in Mumbai and New Delhi. The searches took place after the BBC released a documentary that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The documentary focused on Modi’s …
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Over 40,000 dead as 9 rescued from Turkihe earthquake debris
Nine survivors were pulled from the rubble more than a week after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkiye and neighboring Syria, as the focus of aid efforts turned towards helping survivors without shelter or enough food in freezing temperatures. The death toll in the combined countries is over 41,000, with many left homeless and struggling …
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BBC responds to Indian tax authorities’ survey
The Income Tax Department in India conducted a survey at the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Mumbai and Delhi on Tuesday, as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion. The BBC stated that it was cooperating fully with the tax authorities, and hoped to resolve the situation as soon as possible. …
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US ‘deeply concerned’ over Putin’s coup plan
Charges of Putin’s coup plans in Moldova by its president are ‘deeply concerning’ says US National Security Council spokesman The US National Security Council has expressed alarm over allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin is plotting a coup in Moldova. Moldovan President Maia Sandu recently warned that Putin is intending to use foreign saboteurs to …
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President Raisi’s Address Temporarily Hacked Amid Iran Protests
Hackers disrupted President Ebrahim Raisi during his speech. On the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution he addressed the public through state-run television. The Iranian group Edalat-e Ali carry out the attack. The group also displayed images with the slogan “Death to Khamenei”. As the regime focused on showing its support through forced participation in parades …
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US Shoots Down Car-Sized Unidentified Object Flying Over Alaska
On Friday, a US F-22 fighter jet shot down an unidentified flying object that was flying high over Alaska. The object was about the size of a small car and was taken down by a Sidewinder missile, according to the Pentagon’s Chief Spokesperson, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder. The object was first detected by ground radar …
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Turkey-Syria Earthquake Kills Hundreds, More Deaths Feared
More than 300 people died in Turkey and Syria when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck early Monday morning, in one of the region’s most catastrophic quakes in at least a century. Hundreds of people were hurt, and the death toll was expected to grow as rescue workers and locals frantically searched for survivors beneath the …
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Foreign Residents can Tie Knot On Transit Visa
Foreign residents in Saudi Arabia will now be able to conduct a marriage contract in court or have it approved if his wife enters the kingdom on a visit or transit visa. According to Okaz, the ministry stated that both the husband and the father of the bride must be Saudi Arabian citizens. According to …
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Jacinda Arden Steps Down as PM of New Zealand
Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Arden has decided to step down as the prime minister because of burnout ahead of the elections in October. 42-year-old PM revealed that her journey has been challenging and being a prime minister for six long and challenging years has taken a toll on her because of the pressures …
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Ukrainian Interior Minister Dies in Helicopter Crash
A tragic incident took place in Ukraine as a helicopter full of state officials crashed and killed not only the passengers but civilians as well along with damage to buildings in residential areas in Brovary. The helicopter crash killed Ukrainian Interior Minister, Denys Monastyrskyi who handled the police and security inside Ukraine. Along with him, …
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China Witnesses a Decline in Population
China has witnessed a considerable drop in the population for the first time in six decades. The last time China’s population dropped was when the Great Famine hit China in 1961 which killed a large population and the population dropped by a considerable amount. In 2023, experts suggest that China will continue to witness decreasing …