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"I am not weak": Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
Several female candidates had been seeking to improve the integration into Qatari society
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Hindutva-inspired Indians exporting extremism to UK
Indian expat community in UK tries to fuel hatred against Pakistanis
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'Pandora Papers' expose leaders' offshore millions
More than dozen heads of state and govt have used offshore tax havens to hide assets, reveals investigation by ICIJ
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Children dying of malnutrition in Afghanistan: officials
In Ghor, at least 17 children among those who made it to hospital have died from malnutrition in last six months
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India slaps reciprocal travel curbs on Covid-19 vaccinated UK nationals: source
New rules follow the UK decision to require Indians vaccinated with AstraZeneca's Covishield to quarantine
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Afghan pavilion at Dubai world fair stays shut after Taliban takeover
Afghanistan is one of nearly 200 nations participating in the six-month fair that was awarded to Dubai
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Trump asks US judge to force Twitter to restore his account
Several social media platforms had banned ex-US president after a mob of his supporters attacked Capitol on January 6
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Big nations must stretch further to limit climate change: US envoy Kerry
World's major economies must 'stretch to do more' at next month's UN climate talks, says US Climate Envoy John Kerry
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Bangladesh vows ‘stern action’ against killers of Rohingya leader
Mohib Ullah, who was in his late 40s, was killed by unknown gunmen in a camp in Cox's Bazar on Wednesday
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More destruction feared in La Palma as lava pours from new volcano vent
Volcano has thrown out 80 million cubic metres of molten rock, doubling the amount expelled during last major eruption
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Ecuador to pardon thousands after 118 die in worst-ever prison riot
Govt aimed to prioritize elderly, women, prisoners with disabilities and terminal illnesses in wake of clashes
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Qataris vote in country's first legislative elections
Campaigning has taken place on social media, community meetings and roadside billboards
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Merck pill seen as 'huge advance,' raises hope of preventing COVID-19 deaths
The results of Phase III trial, were so strong that study is being stopped early at recommendation of outside monitors
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Pharmacy chains face first trial in US opioid litigation
Lawyers for the local governments have said the pharmacy chains are among their next targets for settlement
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Iran holds border war games amid tense relations with Azerbaijan
Exercises involve armoured and artillery units, as well as drones and helicopters
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Descendant of tsars becomes first royal to marry in Russia since revolution
Russia's last tsar Nicholas II along with family was murdered by a revolutionary firing squad in 1918
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Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
There has been increasing focus in recent days on getting vaccines to poorer nations
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Positive messages by int'l community will help prevent instability in Afghanistan: PM
Danish FM calls on Premier Imran, praises Pakistan’s role towards climate resilient development
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CNN, NYT admit being duped by fake Twitter handle of Kabul University VC
20-year-old student tweeted that women would not be allowed to go to work or attend classes under Taliban rule
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Fire at COVID-19 hospital in Romania kills nine people
50 patients have so far been evacuated and transferred to other hospitals
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India coal crisis brews as power demand surges, record global prices bite
Over half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days
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US bill an attempt to ‘pass the buck’: FM
Qureshi holds talks with Danish counterpart Jeppe Kofod
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WATCH: Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off with lavish opening ceremony
Full expo site will open its doors on Friday to exhibitors from almost 200 countries after being delayed for a year
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US diplomat calls for action against all terror outfits ahead of Pakistan visit
We look forward to cooperative efforts to eliminate all regional and global terrorist threats, says Wendy Sherman
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US and Russia say they held 'substantive' arms control talks in Geneva
Two countries agreed to set up two working groups, which will convene ahead of a third plenary meeting
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Afghan girls' soccer squad find new home in Ronaldo's Portugal
Several players from Afghanistan's national female youth soccer squad flew their country after Taliban seized power
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India counters China in Sri Lanka with $700 million port deal
SLPA says it signed an agreement with Adani Group to build new terminal next to Chinese-run jetty at port in Colombo
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Russia urges calm between ally Tajikistan, Afghanistan
Quoting reports, Moscow says both sides are sending troops to their common border
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Pakistan participates in international military training moot in China
Representatives from 49 countries attend the event held in Zhuhai
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Gulf Air begins first commercial flight from Bahrain to Israel
Airbus A320 bound for Tel Aviv took off from Manama airport just ahead of Israeli foreign minister visit to Bahrain
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Over two-thirds of US Muslims experience Islamophobia: survey
93% respondents say Islamophobia affects their emotional and mental health
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We 'lost' the 20-year war in Afghanistan: top US general
It is obvious to all of us, that the war in Afghanistan did not end on the terms we wanted, says General Mark Milley
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Taliban stop thousands of Afghans at border crossing near Pakistan
New Taliban rulers insist Afghans need to stay and rebuild their conflict-ravaged country
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Taliban ranks banned from conducting house searches, ‘stealing’ properties
Interim PM issues decrees, orders military, interior and defence ministry officials to return to military bases
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German conservatives, FDP to hold talks on Sunday: sources
Both would need to team up with the Greens and FDP - which came third and fourth in the vote - to reach a majority
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in 'full swing': USGS
Latest alert level and colour code imply that a hazardous eruption is "imminent, underway or suspected
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Kenya launches crackdown on illegal Pakistanis
There has been an influx of Asian foreigners who at first were thought to be Afghan refugees
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Kim's sister gets post on top North Korean body
Her new State Affairs Commission position is by far the most senior post she has held
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Taliban disperse women protesters with gunfire in Kabul
It has been almost two weeks since girls were prevented from going to secondary school
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US, Chinese military officials hold 'frank, in-depth' talks -Pentagon
"Both sides reaffirmed consensus to keep communication channels open"
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New Zealand tightens terror law after recent IS-linked attack
New Zealand had in 2020 unsuccessfully sought to charge Samsudeen with terrorism offences
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China's high-end military technology touted at biggest air show
China also revealed it is pursuing a "loyal wingman" drone to help protect pricier crewed fighter jets
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Death toll in Ecuador prison riot rises to 116, six decapitated
Tuesday's clash was the most deadly act of violence ever reported in Ecuador's penitentiary system
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Melbourne cases hit record despite two months of lockdown
Total 941 new cases were reported in New South Wales on Thursday, majority in state capital Sydney
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Saudi crown prince discusses Yemen plans with US national security adviser
Sullivan in meeting with MBS affirms commitment to support kingdom defending its territory against threats
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Turkey, Taliban govt vow to boost bilateral ties
Turkish envoy meets Afghanistan’s deputy premier Abdul Salam Hanafi in Kabul
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Afghan central bank drained dollar stockpile before Kabul fell: document
Confidential two-page brief says country's severe cash shortage began before the Taliban took control of Kabul
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Get Sputnik Covid jab, Putin tells Erdogan
Russian president says he spent an entire day with an infected aide but had not contracted coronavirus
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'Clown shortage' in Northern Ireland prompts circus owners to call for recruits
Co-owner of a prominent circus says he will give aspiring clowns opportunity to perform short routine via video call
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US bars flight from landing with Americans from Kabul: activists
A Kam Air chartered plane has been sitting for 14 hours at Abu Dhabi airport after arriving from Kabul with 117 people
















































