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Iraqi militant group claims four drone attacks in Israel

Baghdad, Oct 9 (IANS) The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a Shiite militia group, claimed responsibility on Wednesday for four drone attacks on four "vital" sites in Israel. In an online…

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Over 40,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far in 2024

Colombo, Oct 8 (IANS) More than 40,000 dengue cases have been reported so far this year in Sri Lanka, according to the latest statistics released by the National Dengue Control…

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Indonesia to start relocating civil servants to new capital next year

Jakarta, Oct 8 (IANS) Indonesia is gearing up to commence the relocation of civil servants to the country's future capital of Nusantara on the island of Kalimantan from January next…

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Don’t invite Zakir Naik again, say furious Pakistanis after Islamic preacher’s controversial remarks

Karachi, Sep 8 (IANS) Zakir Naik, the fugitive Islamic preacher, continues to receive massive flak for making controversial statements during his ongoing tour of Pakistan with even some of his…

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Russia to test hydrogen-powered vessel in October

Moscow, Oct 7 (IANS) Russia's first hydrogen-powered vessel, named Ecobalt, is scheduled to undergo sea trials this month, local media reported on Monday. The vessel, designed as a 12-passenger recreational…

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Seven terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province

Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Pakistan's eastern Punjab on Monday claimed to have killed seven terrorists in the Mianwali district of the province.…

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10 species identified as at serious risk of extinction in Australia

Sydney, Oct 5 (IANS) Australia is one of the world leaders in mammal extinctions and 10 species have been identified as among the most imperilled, the country's national environmental organisation…

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Mongolia observes National Autumn Tree Planting Days

Ulan Bator, Oct 5 (IANS) Mongolians nationwide on Saturday kicked off the National Autumn Tree Planting Days, the country's largest event dedicated to planting trees and environmental conservation. As part…

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UN allocates additional fund to address deteriorating situation in Lebanon

United Nations, Oct 5 (IANS) Given the worsening humanitarian needs in Lebanon, UN humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza announced an additional $2 million from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund to…

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Kenya begins translocation of elephants to boost human-wildlife coexistence

Nairobi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), a state-owned wildlife management agency, commenced an elephant translocation operation in a bid to boost human-wildlife coexistence and strengthen the conservation…

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Greek military plane carries 60 people out of Beirut to Cyprus

Nicosia, Oct 4 (IANS) A Greek C-130 military transport plane landed at Larnaca airport on Thursday carrying 60 people in the first emergency air evacuation from Lebanon, Cypriot Foreign Minister…

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Australian research finds link between snoring, elevated blood pressure

Canberra, Oct 4 (IANS) Australian research has found a link between snoring and elevated blood pressure. According to the study, which was conducted by sleep scientists from Flinders University in…

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