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Tokyo braces for Typhoon Ampil as homes evacuated, flights cancelled

Views: 12 August 16, 2024 7:30 AM. TOKYO — Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday (Aug 16), as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. Typhoon Ampil, categorised as “very strong” by the Japan Meteorological Agency […]

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China to monitor arrivals of people, goods for mpox virus

Views: 9 August 16, 2024 7:19 AM. BEIJING — China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox for the next six months, a statement from its customs administration said on Friday (Aug 16), after the WHO said the virus was again a global health emergency. “Personnel from countries with monkeypox outbreaks who have been

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India celebrates its 78th Independence Day Today August 15

Views: 4 Independence Day 2024: India celebrates its Independence Day annually on August 15. This year, the nation will mark its 78th Independence Day or Swatantrata Diwas on Thursday. Learn about this year’s theme and Independence Day history, significance, and celebrations as we celebrate the day. As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the government of India has announced

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Russia pressures countries to halt Soviet-era arms sales to Ukraine

Views: 5 Russia is intensifying its efforts to prevent countries from selling Soviet and Russian-made weapons to Ukraine, according to a recent report by Militarniy. The Russian government has employed various tactics to disrupt these transactions, including revoking repair licenses for foreign facilities and halting the supply of spare parts needed for the maintenance of military

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Japan PM Fumio Kishida steps away from contesting next election

Views: 1 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision not to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election next month, NHK News reported.Kishida explained his decision in a news conference on Wednesday. The prime minister said: “In the upcoming presidential election, it’s necessary to show the people that the Liberal Democratic Party will change.

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Putin meets Abbas, affirms position on the creation of Palestine

Views: 5 Russian President Vladimir Putin received Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on Tuesday, emphasizing Russia’s backing for the formation of a Palestinian state. Their dialogue addressed various topics, including bilateral relations, the Middle Eastern landscape, and the conflict in Gaza. Putin stated, “Today, Russia is compelled to safeguard its interests and protect its citizens

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Turkish Army chief visits England; Eurofighter interest soars

Views: 6 BULGARIAN MILITARY During an official visit to England, the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Army, General Metin Gürak, made a significant stop at Royal Air Force Coningsby Base, according to Turkish sources. The visit included a thorough inspection of the EF-2000 Eurofighter Typhoon, a military aircraft that Turkey has expressed

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Teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabs 5 people at a cafe in Turkey

Views: 6 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabbed five people at an open-air cafe in northwest Turkey before being detained by police, officials and media reports said Tuesday. The 18-year-old, identified as Arda K., broadcast Monday’s knife attack on social media through a camera attached to his

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China is on track to overtake France and the United States as the world’s leading source of atomic power

Views: 8 By bne IntelliNews August 13, 2024 China is on track to overtake France and the United States as the world’s leading source of atomic power, a significant milestone in the global energy landscape, Bloomberg reports. The country’s rapid advancements in nuclear technology are expected to propel it to the forefront of nuclear energy production. China’s strides

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Indian doctors halt services in protest over rape, murder of trainee doctor

Views: 5 TRT WORLD Resident Doctors in many Indian states have stopped all elective medical services, in protest after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a medical college in the eastern West Bengal state. The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) had called for nationwide halting of elective services in hospitals starting

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