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UK extends Russian export ban to diamonds, metals over Ukraine
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UK extends Russian export ban to diamonds, metals over Ukraine

London, May 19: The UK on Friday extended its package of sanctions against Russia with a ban on Russian diamonds, an industry worth USD 4 billion in exports in 2021, as well as imports of Russian-origin copper, aluminium and nickel and sanctioned 86 more people and entities linked with the country...
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Imran's ex-wife complains about using her kids for 'political agenda in Pak'

London, May 19: Directly addressing outgoing Twitter CEO Elon Musk, Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, complained of fake accounts on the micro-blogging site pretending to be her sons, which she claimed were created by "imposters with a political...
Eight killed, thousands evacuated as floods batter Italy
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Eight killed, thousands evacuated as floods batter Italy

Guwhaati, May 18: At least eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes as torrential rain battered Italy’s northern Emilia-Romagna region, triggering widespread floods, officials said on Wednesday. Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said some areas had received half their...
Prince Harry, Meghan involved in ‘near catastrophic’ car chase with paps in New York
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Prince Harry, Meghan involved in ‘near catastrophic’ car chase with paps in New...

New York, May 18: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” involving “highly aggressive” paparazzi for over two hours in New York, a spokesperson for the couple said on Wednesday. The incident happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards...
Deadly dengue reaches epidemic proportion in Sri Lanka
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Deadly dengue reaches epidemic proportion in Sri Lanka

Colombo, May 18: Deadly dengue disease has reached to an epidemic proportion in Sri Lanka with 22 deaths and more than 34,500 cases recorded so far for the year 2023. However medical experts have warned that with the monsoon rains, the worst is yet to come. National Dengue Control Programme...
Famous Nepalese Sherpa guide sets world record, scales Mt Everest for 27th time
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Famous Nepalese Sherpa guide sets world record, scales Mt Everest for 27th time

Kathmandu, May 17: World-renowned Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mt Everest for a record 27th time on Wednesday, beating his own record with the highest number of ascends on the world's highest peak. The 53-year-old record-holding mountain guide stood atop the 8,848.86 metres-high...
Indian-American woman from Texas found dead mysteriously in Oklahoma
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Indian-American woman from Texas found dead mysteriously in Oklahoma

Houston, May 17: A 25-year-old Indian-American woman, who went missing from the US state of Texas earlier this month, was found dead nearly 322 kilometres away in neighbouring Oklahoma state, a day after she disappeared on her way to work. Lahari Pathivada was last seen driving a black Toyota to...
Pakistan may turn to China for bailout as deadlock persists over IMF programme: Report
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Pakistan may turn to China for bailout as deadlock persists over IMF programme:...

Islamabad, May 16: Pakistan has no other option but to ask its all-weather ally China to bail out its ailing economy to avert full fledged eruption of the Balance of Payment (BoP) crisis if the IMF does not revive the USD 6.5 billion programme, according to a media report on Tuesday. The...
India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: Report
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India plans repatriation of Kohinoor, colonial artefacts from UK: Report

London, New Delhi, May 15: India is planning a repatriation campaign for artefacts dating back to the colonial era, including the controversial Kohinoor diamond and other idols and sculptures in museums across the UK, according to a British media report on Saturday. “The Daily Telegraph” newspaper...
Powerful Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at least 700 injured
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Powerful Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at...

Dhaka, May 15: Rescuers early Monday evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters (12 feet ) deep along western Myanmar's coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications. Damage and six deaths have been reported, but the true impact was not yet clear in one...
Ukraine not attacking Russian territory: Zelensky
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Ukraine not attacking Russian territory: Zelensky

Berlin, May 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is currently on a visit to Germany, said that KIev had no plans to attack Russian territories.He made the remarks on Sunday after talks in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reports the BBC."We are not attacking Russian...
Cyclone Mocha starts hitting Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts
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Cyclone Mocha starts hitting Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts

Dhaka, May 14: Super cyclone Mocha started hitting the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm. The powerful cyclone is bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 195 kph, which could see dangerous flooding in areas around the Bay...
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