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China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says 15 Chinese aircraft including 12 fighters entered its air defence identification zone
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Indian states seek widening of vaccinations as second surge overtakes first wave
India breached the grim milestone of 100,000 daily infections for the first time on Monday
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More than 1,800 break out of Nigerian prison: BBC
No groups have claimed responsibility for the attacks
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PM Ardern says April 19 start for Australia-NZ travel bubble
Flights to and from some Australian states could still be suspended if there were local outbreaks
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Indian forces step up operations against Maoists after 22 police killed in ambush
The latest gun battle has been termed as the deadliest ambush of its kind in four years
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'Vaccine certificates won't play a role in the initial re-opening of England's economy'
Step 2 out of the roadmap will see shops and pub gardens reopen next week
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Iran Covid infections jump after new year holidays
The new reported cases brought the total number of infections to over 1.94 million
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Ethiopian Airlines pilot lands at wrong Zambia airport
Transport ministry's permanent secretary said pilot landed at the future Copperbelt International Airport "by error"
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‘Pakistan’s diplomacy exposed India’s fascism in Kashmir and region’
Ambassador Akram says India failed in its campaign to isolate Pakistan, a prominent member of international community
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One killed after Bangladesh police fire on Covid-19 protesters
Hundreds of shopkeepers in the capital, Dhaka, protested the lockdown, saying it would hurt their businesses
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Visually impaired Pakistani student wins scholarship to Oxford
Born blind, Khansa Maria wishes to use her skills, experience in a way that benefits others with her disability
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EU blocks 3.1 million doses of AstraZeneca shots to Australia
EU tightened its oversight of vaccine exports last month
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Russia says in talks to make more military equipment in India
Jaishankar says ties with Russia are time-tested and two sides also discussed a summit meeting between Modi and Putin
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Clear link between AstraZeneca vaccine & blood clots in brain
It is clear that there is an association of blood clots with vaccine, says an official of European Medicines Agency
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Pakistan, Iran hold joint naval drill in Persian Gulf
Exercise aims at bolstering combat capabilities of the naval forces of two countries, say Iranian officials
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Mrs Sri Lanka winner injured after on-stage brawl
Pushpika De Silva's award was seized after it was wrongfully claimed that she was divorced, which is against rules
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World powers, Iran, US launch indirect talks to revive nuclear deal
Even without face-to-face talks, the presence of both Iran and US in the same location marks a step forward
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In pictures: Young Pakistanis rush to purchase Russian vaccine as private sales open
Thousands of Pakistanis rushed to get inoculated in the first round of commercial sales of Covid-19 vaccines
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India's daily Covid-19 cases surpass 100,000 mark for first time
The country added 478 new deaths, raising the total to 165,101
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Israel's Netanyahu faces legal trial and political tribulations
President Reuven Rivlin to begin talks over who should lead the next govt after election on March 23
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Tropical cyclone kills at least 76 in Indonesia, East Timor
Weather agency says cyclone’s intensity could strengthen within the next 24hr, bringing yet more rain, waves and winds
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China administered 139.97 mln Covid-19 vaccine doses as of April 4
3.29 million more from Saturday’s total of around 136.68 million doses
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Taiwan rescuers work to bring out last body from wrecked train
Fifty people confirmed dead after the island’s worst rail accident in seven decades
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Singapore to accept Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month
More than 20 carriers, including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, are also testing the pass
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Bangladesh ferry accident kills at least 26
Police and officials said some of the passengers managed to swim ashore.
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FO pays condolences to Bangladesh over ferry accident
Ferry carrying around 50 passengers collided with a cargo vessel and sank on April 4 in Shitalakhsya River
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India grapples with rising Maoist violence, fuelled by pandemic
Maoist leaders during pandemic managed to recruit hundreds of new foot soldiers including women, says official
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Japan fears Covid-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave
Variants appear to be more infectious and may be resistant to vaccines, which are still not widely available in Japan
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Jailed Kurdish leader calls on Turkish opposition to unite against Erdogan
All parties which want to fight side-by-side for democracy must come together, says Selahattin Demirtas
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China reports biggest daily Covid-19 case jump in over 2 months
The total number of new Covid-19 infections, including imported infections originating from overseas, stood at 32
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Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin
The legislation will pave the way for Putin to stay in power until 2036
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Jordan's Prince Hamza says he will disobey army orders to keep silent
Military warns prince over actions it said were undermining 'security and stability' in Jordan
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Iran arrests 'Israeli spy', others in touch with foreign intelligence: Iranian media
The Israeli spy was arrested also with other spies who were in contact with several countries’ intelligence services
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Turkey's Erdogan says statement by former admirals implies coup
Says statement by former admirals in support of Montreaux Convention maritime accord went beyond freedom of expression
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Saudi Arabia to allow only Covid vaccinated pilgrims to perform Umrah
Permits can be obtained through the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps available on the Hajj ministry’s website
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Delay in listing cases harms judiciary: SC
Says all power to be exercised by CJ or SC registrar must advance cause of justice
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Hindu priest booked in India for blaspheming Prophet (PBUH)
New Delhi police registered case against Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati after Aam Aadmi Party member filed a complaint
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Taiwan minister accepts responsibility for train crash as questions mount
Says would not shirk his responsibility for a deadly train crash even as his resignation offer was rejected
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With 93,249 new cases, India near last Covid peak
Surge pushes total number of cases in the country to nearly 12.5M
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At least 22 Indian security personnel killed in Maoist attack
The search operation is still underway and the exact figure will be known by Sunday evening, say police
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Australia enjoys Easter with no new local coronavirus cases
Australians celebrated Easter Sunday in a relatively unrestricted manner
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Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic
Francis urged countries to quicken the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, particularly to the world’s poor
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India's richest state says to impose new Covid-19 restrictions, weekend lockdown
The state will shut down malls, cinema halls, bars and restaurants from Monday evening
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Rockets fall near Iraqi base hosting US contractors
The rockets landed on the outside fence of the base, the Iraqi military says
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Afghan leader proposes peace road map in three phases-document
Senior government official says Ashraf Ghani has already shared his road map with foreign capitals
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Known for reducing Covid vaccine protection, 'Eek' variant found in Japan
E484K mutation, nicknamed “Eek” by some scientists, was found in 10 of 14 people who tested positive
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Saudi FM says ties with Israel would bring region 'tremendous benefit'
Any deal would depend on progress in Israeli-Palestinian peace process, says Prince Faisal
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France sees biggest jump in COVID-19 intensive care patients in months
From next week, France starts the third lockdown, with schools and non-essential businesses closed
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Majestic Cairo parade as Egyptian mummies move museum
“These are the kings of Egypt, these are the pharaohs. And so, it is a way of showing respect.”
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India's richest state warns of full lockdown amid second wave of coronavirus
India intensified its vaccination drive but shots have been slow to reach 1.3 billion people
















































