Pentagon "still assessing attack" on Israel, says no US personnel injured or harmed

Washington, DC [US], October 2 (ANI): Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Tuesday (local time) that Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel, adding that the US is still assessing it, and the num ...

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Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Pakistani politician gets protective bail on blasphemy victim’s murder case

Umerkot [Pakistan], October 1 (ANI): A leader of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) was granted a 10-day protective bail by the Circuit Bench of the Sindh High Court in the case of the murder of Shahnawaz Kunbhar who was alleged of ...

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Tuesday, 01 October 2024
India ‘a buzzword’ at UNGA79; World leaders back permanent UN Security Council seat for New Delhi

New York [US], October 1 (ANI): The 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) has witnessed a surge in calls for reforming the UN Security Council, with a growing consensus among world leaders to expand its permanent membership. ...

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Tuesday, 01 October 2024
China-funded forest flourishes in Pakistan’s Gwadar as symbol of friendship

by Misbah Saba Malik, Deng Kaiyin GWADAR, Pakistan, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- As the sea breeze swept through a vibrant forest just a few yards away from the bustling Gwadar Port, here in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan ...

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Tuesday, 01 October 2024
Putin just announced Russia’s own Monroe Doctrine

The president has cleared up any ambiguity about how Moscow will respond to any new threats in its backyard On September 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced updates to the Foundations of State Policy of the Russian Fed ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
India’s handwoven carpet industry has immense potential to create jobs and exports: Report

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): India’s handwoven carpet industry holds significant potential for economic growth and job creation, particularly for women, according to a study conducted by IIM Bangalore and King’s College Lo ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
Final budget outcome shows 2023-24 surplus of $15.8 billion

The budget surplus for last financial year has come in at $15.8 billion, well exceeding the $9.3 billion that was forecast in the May budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers, just back from talks in Beijing on China’s economic outlook, wi ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
South Africa’s municipalities aren’t fixing roads, supplying clean water or keeping the lights on: new study explains why

South Africa has a massive infrastructure problem. Roads, electricity supply and water management are just three areas in which there is mounting evidence of collapse and decay. This is true for big cities like Johannesburg as well ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
US economy grew at 3% last quarter, says government in final estimate

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy grew at a robust three percent annual rate in the second quarter of 2024, driven by solid consumer spending and strong business investment, according to the Commerce Department’s final estimate. ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
Update: Major Chinese cities ease home-buying rules to stabilize property market

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Major Chinese cities of Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have adjusted their real estate policies, with a slew of measures unveiled to boost local property markets. The city of Guangz ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
China strives to improve livelihoods across the board

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Just two hours after filling out her application forms on a local public services app, new graduate Ma Xin secured a free, well-furnished apartment in a local "youth station" in the bustl ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024
Israeli airstrike hits Beirut

An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building Monday in Beirut in the first apparent attack inside the city since the eruption of cross-border fighting between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah nearly a year ago. A Palesti ...

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Monday, 30 September 2024