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Iran adds advanced machines enriching underground at Natanz: IAEA
Last year Tehran began adding more advanced centrifuges there able to enrich much faster than the IR-1
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Afghan polio vaccine drive in trouble after three female medics killed
About 70,000 staff, including vaccinators, are involved in implementing polio campaign, of which about 40% are women
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Pfizer Covid-19 shot 91% effective in updated data, protective against South African variant
New overall efficacy rate of 91.3% is lower than the 95% originally reported in November for its 44,000-person trial
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UAE: 1 year in prison for April Fool's Day pranks
The April Fool's Day is marked every year on the first of April worldwide where traditionally people prank others
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US raises concerns at 'significant' human rights violations in India
In its report, State Department highlights rights abuses, mistreatment of minorities, and widespread corruption
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Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
With at least 521 civilians killed in two months of protests against the Feb 1 coup
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India's daily coronavirus cases rise at slower pace than day earlier
India has been reporting a spike in cases this month
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Pakistan assures Tajikistan of early completion of CASA-1000 energy project
FM Qureshi tells Tajik counterpart Gwadar, other seaports could help boost bilateral trade between the two countries
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OPEC+ panel says uncertainties may impact oil demand recovery
The Joint Technical Committee forecasts oil stocks dipping below the 2015-2019 average in August
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Paris mayor calls for schools to be closed to rein in Covid-19
Ahead of possible new restrictive measures to be announced by the government
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Turkey logs highest new Covid-19 cases since beginning of pandemic - ministry
The latest daily death toll was 155
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EU to get 107 million COVID doses by end of March, 30 million from AstraZeneca
Pfizer-BioNTech will deliver 67.5 million doses and Moderna nearly 10 million
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China amends Hong Kong’s Basic Law to improve electoral system
Amendments will revise, improve methods for selection of Hong Kong's chief executive, says foreign ministry
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First batch of CanSino Covid-19 vaccines arrives in Pakistan
Single-dose Chinese jab is 74.8% efficient in preventing coronavirus and 100% efficient at preventing severe disease
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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine 100% safe, effective on adolescents in trial
Company says vaccine produced robust antibody responses in 12- to 15-year olds
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Over 2,000-yr-old wooden well unearthed in China's Shanxi
The well, located 570 meters from the ancient city ruins in today's Yangquan city
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Russian parliament greenlights bill allowing Putin to run for two more terms
Bill was approved by the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, a week ago
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In pictures: 16th century sultan's portrait sold for $481,000 in London
Rare painting of Suleiman the Magnificent, longest-reigning Ottoman sultan, was auctioned off by Sotheby's
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Turkic Council marks 1918 genocide of Azerbaijanis
Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States honors victims of genocide committed by armed Armenian groups
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Russia registers world's first Covid-19 vaccine for animals
Clinical trials began in October and involved dogs, cats, arctic foxes, minks among other animals
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Pakistan ranked fourth worst in gender parity
The country was ranked 153rd out of the 156 countries assessed in WEF report
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Indian billionaire accused of funding Myanmar military-owned firm
Gautam Adani allegedly paid around $52 million to Myanmar Economic Corporation, sanctioned by US for rights abuse
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Turkey tightens coronavirus measures, brings back weekend lockdowns
Curfew from 9pm until 5am across the country will continue, says President Erdogan
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Leaders of 23 countries back pandemic treaty idea for future emergencies
Main goal of such a treaty would be to strengthen world’s resilience to future pandemics
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India pushes ahead with coronavirus vaccination drive to head off new surge
There’s a lot at stake and not just for India
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AstraZeneca Covid shots not recommended for under 55s in Canada
Most of the adverse health effects observed impacted women under 55, and occurred between four and 16 weeks
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An official website of Trump launched to stay connected with supporters
Trump was suspended from Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
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UK wants to vaccinate all adults before sharing vaccine with other countries
Britain working with European nations to ensure populations are vaccinated
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Myanmar protesters launch 'garbage strike' as death toll tops 500
Foreign criticism and Western sanctions have failed to sway the generals, Suu Kyi remains in detention
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Qureshi urges flexibility in Afghan process
FM calls on Heart of Asia members to focus on expediting efforts for political settlement in war-torn country
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Three female polio vaccination health workers shot dead in eastern Afghanistan
Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan are the only two countries where the crippling disease is still endemic
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Biggest share of Indian-made vaccines for poor country programme stays in India
India had received 10 million doses of vaccine from COVAX, the most of any country
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FM Qureshi, President Ghani discuss bilateral ties, peace efforts
Pakistan believes there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, says foreign minister
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3rd Covid-19 wave takes toll on Asia-Pacific
The current trajectories of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, are likely to "soon" reach the peak of first wave
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Indian border state withdraws order barring shelter for those fleeing Myanmar
More than 1,000 people, including Myanmar policemen and their families, have crossed into India since late February
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Pressure grows on UK govt to probe 'rape culture' in education
The number of reports has increased dramatically since the disappearance and death of 33-year-old Sarah Everard
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Germany's vaccine regulator reports 31 cases of blood disorder after AstraZeneca shot
In nine cases, the affected people died
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WHO says Covid-19 origins study not extensive enough, cites data access 'difficulties'
Further data and studies will be needed to reach more robust conclusions, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom
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Pakistan, Iran review bilateral ties, Afghan peace process
FM Qureshi meets his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on sidelines of Heart of Asia Conference in Dushanbe
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Afghanistan’s future will be decided at negotiation table: Taliban
Spokesman for Taliban's political office in Qatar shares group's vision on future of Afghanistan with Anadolu Agency
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ECP’s body holds Babar responsible for delay in PTI accounts probe
Says if petitioner continues to file applications, scrutiny committee will never be able to complete investigation
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Afghan president promises to step aside if election is held
At Heart of Asia summit, Ghani says he strongly supports holding elections at earliest possible time
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SC for using local resources in dam projects
Proposes that Wapda use steel from PSM in Diamer Bhasha dam
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Child unknowingly tweets from US nuclear command's account
Some jokingly said the cryptic tweet, ';l;;gmlxzssaw,' was a US nuclear launch code
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Venezuela calls Facebook suspension of Maduro 'digital totalitarianism'
President Maduro’s page suspended for violating its policies against spreading misinformation about Covid-19
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Stranded Suez Canal ship re-floated, undergoing checks: sources
Video posted on social media show the ship’s stern swung around, opening space in the canal
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India's coronavirus cases peak over 12 million for first time
A total of 68,020 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours
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New Abu Dhabi plant to manufacture Covid-19 vaccine from China's Sinopharm
Under a joint venture between Sinopharm and Abu Dhabi-based technology company Group 42
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Five injured, hundreds evacuated after blaze at Indonesia oil refinery
Videos shared on social media show huge flames engulfing the facility, while a large explosion can also be heard
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Kabul fears chaos if NATO troops rush to exit
Afghan national security adviser says Taliban hoping for chaos to grab power in absence of peace deal, foreign troops

















































