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Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan resume Nile dam talks
For years at loggerheads over the issue, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed agreed in July to finalise a deal within four months, resuming talks in August.
Scores of migrants arrive at US-Mexico border for asylum
In August, the United States reported 232,972 migrants reached its southern land border, an increase in recent months.
Taiwan factory fire leaves at least five dead, more than 100 injured
The fire began on Friday night at the factory in Pingtung County and raged overnight. Three firefighters were among the dead, authorities said.
Recycling plastic alone not enough, warns UN environment chief
UNITED NATIONS: With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the…
Today’s Motto: ‘Even if you do foolish things, do them with enthusiasm’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
China announces ‘strategic partnership’ with Syria
The leaders met on the eve of the Asian Games opening ceremony, which Assad will attend as part of his first visit to China since 2004.
Booker Prize shortlist offers ‘terrors’ and ‘pleasures’
The six novels were drawn from 158 works, which were then reduced to a 13-strong longlist.
Amazon says ads coming to Prime Video streaming in 2024
The ad-supported offer will kick off in the US, UK, Germany and Canada early next year, before France, Italy, Spain, Mexico and Australia during 2024, the company said.
Pakistan’s general elections to be held in last week of January ’24
The National Assembly was dissolved on August 9 and constitutionally, the elections should be held within 90 days but the process was delayed by the ECP due to the delimitation exercise.
First Ukraine grain ship since Russian blockade reaches Istanbul
Ukraine is testing a new sea route that avoids international waters and follows those controlled by NATO members Bulgaria and Romania.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends climate policy shift
Sunak told a news conference on Wednesday that the UK was adopting a more "pragmatic" approach to meeting the net zero target.
France’s TotalEnergies to invest US$ 300 mn in Adani Green Energy Limited
This portfolio will comprise a mix of already operational (300 MW), under construction (500 MW), and under development assets (250 MW), with a blend of solar and wind power.
Canadian PM Trudeau says he spoke with Modi about concerns in India
He said that Canada had a rigorous justice system and they take the safety of Canadians as a priority.
Rupert Murdoch steps down as head of News Corp and Fox
Murdoch is a force in the conservative world, where Fox News Channel has profoundly influenced television and US politics since its start in 1996.
Germany grants counsellor access to baby Ariha
Spokesperson Bagchi further assured that the Indian government is in constant engagement with the German authorities on this case to safeguard the child.
PM Modi invites US President Biden to India’s 2024 Republic Day celebrations
US Ambassador to India said the invitation had been extended during the bilateral meeting between both leaders on the sidelines of the recently concluded G20 Summit.
‘Deeply concerning’: Sikh MPs in Britain react to Canada’s allegations against…
They said they are raising their concerns directly with the government ministers.
At least six Palestinians killed in latest fighting with Israel, Palestinian health officials say
The deadly violence between Israel and the Palestinians over the last year and a half has surged to levels unseen in the West Bank in some two decades.
Azerbaijan and Armenian forces reach cease-fire deal for breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh, officials say
It comes a day after Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and used heavy artillery fire on Armenian positions there, an attack that local officials said killed or wounded many
Tornado in eastern China kills 10, hundreds relocated
Videos posted online showed cars that had been tossed about, including at least one flipped onto its side, and debris swirling in the air above a several-story-high building.