After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for return of Hajj, the first major one since COVID-19
(AP) – This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting three-year period when the COVID-19
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Month: June 2023
Australia cancels lease for new Russian embassy citing national security
Sydney (Reuters) – Australia said on Thursday it would introduce legislation to parliament to cancel Russia’s lease to build a
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Fierce fighting in Myanmar between army, resistance fighters kills at least 26, groups say
Bangkok (AP) — Recent fierce fighting between Myanmar’s army and resistance fighters has killed at least 26 civilians, including six
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Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus harbors essential elements for life
(Reuters) – High concentrations of phosphorus, an essential element for all biological processes on Earth, have been detected in ice
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Canada suspends work with Chinese-founded development bank while it investigates complaints
Beijing (AP) — Canada’s finance minister says it is suspending activity with a Chinese-founded development bank while it investigates complaints
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Indian, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall
Mandvi (AP) — The coastal regions of India and Pakistan were on high alert Wednesday with tens of thousands of
Read MorePalestinians say Israeli gunfire kills man in occupied West Bank
Jerusalem (AP) — Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian man Thursday in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, the
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Republic of Congo rejects SocGen’s sale of subsidiary to Vista Group
Dakar (Reuters) – The government of the Republic of Congo has said it will not recognise Societe Generale’s (SOGN.PA) sale of its
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Canada freezes deportation of Indian students who used fraudulent university letters
Ottawa (Reuters) – Canada will freeze the planned deportation of dozens of students who entered the country using fraudulent university
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IMF says Pakistan’s 2024 budget a missed opportunity as loan deal deadline looms
(Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s recently presented budget, a blow for the cash-strapped
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