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WHO deploys emergency team to help Uganda fight new Ebola outbreak
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WHO deploys emergency team to help Uganda fight new Ebola outbreak

Kampala, Jan 31: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it has deployed an emergency medical team to help Uganda fight a deadly Ebola outbreak that killed a health worker in Kampala, the Ugandan capital. The personnel will provide technical and logistical support to Uganda's Ministry of...
Republicans close ranks around Kash Patel at Senate panel hearing amid harsh Democrat criticism
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Republicans close ranks around Kash Patel at Senate panel hearing amid harsh...

New York, Jan 31: Republicans closed ranks behind Kashyap “Kash” Patel, the nominee to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in a polarised Senate Judiciary Committee where he was grilled by Democrats on past statements. Under interrogation by Democrats on Thursday, he tried to explain...
De-dollarisation: President Trump threatens BRICS with 100 pc tariffs
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De-dollarisation: President Trump threatens BRICS with 100 pc tariffs

New Delhi, Jan 31: Expressing his stance against de-dollarisation vehemently on Friday, Donald Trump warned BRICS nations and threatened them with 100 per cent tariffs on their exports if they try to replace the US dollar as the main currency in global trade. President Trump has repeatedly said that...
TikTok forges partnership to boost Kenya
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TikTok forges partnership to boost Kenya's creative economy

Nairobi, Jan 30: Video-sharing social networking platform TikTok announced partnerships with global digital advertising firm Aleph Holdings and Kenya-based e-commerce platform Wowzi, which is expected to boost Kenya's creative economy.Carl Jordan, head of sales and global business solutions for...
Congressional Caucus on India has a new Republican co-chair
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Congressional Caucus on India has a new Republican co-chair

Washington, Jan 30: Democratic US lawmaker Ro Khanna on Wednesday announced that Republican colleague Rich McCormick will join him as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India, replacing Mike Walz, who is now the National Security Adviser to President Donal Trump. Representatives...
Washington: Plane collides mid-air with helicopter near airport, rescue ops on
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Washington: Plane collides mid-air with helicopter near airport, rescue ops on

New Delhi, Jan 30: A tragic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, US, involving American Airlines Flight 5342, and a Black Hawk helicopter. The passenger plane was carrying 60 passengers and crew, according to some media reports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal
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Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal

Jerusalem, Jan 29: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office. Trump has invited Netanyahu to "a meeting at the White House on February 4," said the statement. The...
South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook, TikTok
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South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook, TikTok

Juba, Jan 29: South Sudan said that it has lifted a temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week over the dissemination of graphic content related to the violence against South Sudanese nationals in neighbouring Sudan. The National Communication Authority (NCA), the industry...
UNHCR launches solar project to empower refugees in Zambia
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UNHCR launches solar project to empower refugees in Zambia

Lusaka, Jan 29: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a solar photovoltaic project to increase access to electricity in refugee settlements in Zambia, improving the livelihoods of refugees and surrounding communities. The solarisation project is expected to benefit...
Trump vows heavy tariffs on nations harming US economy, names India, China & Brazil
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Trump vows heavy tariffs on nations 'harming' US economy, names India, China &...

The US president also criticised these nations for imposing high tariffs on US goods
Sikh community leaders deny reports of immigration raids at New York’s Gurdwaras
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Sikh community leaders deny reports of immigration raids at New York’s Gurdwaras

New York, Jan 28: Sikh community leaders have said that there have been no raids on Gurdwaras contradicting reports in some Indian media. Sukhjinder Singh Nijjar, who was at New York’s Richmond Hill Gurdwara, a major Sikh centre, on Sunday said the prayer services were conducted reverently and there...
Tahawwur Rana not yet on plane to India, US ‘evaluating’ options
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Tahawwur Rana not yet on plane to India, US ‘evaluating’ options

Washington, Jan 28: The United States' State Department is “evaluating next steps” in regard to Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India that was upheld last week by the country’s Supreme Court, clearing the way for him to finally face justice for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks....
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