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Afghan women's rights advocate, negotiator injured in attack
A prominent women's rights advocate and member of the Afghan team tasked with negotiating with the Taliban sustained minor injuries in an attack in Kabul by unknown gunmen, officials said on Saturday.
J&K on a New Journey of Normalcy, Development, Says LG in His Independence Day Speech
Manoj Sinha said his administration stands by all those who are committed to and strive towards strengthening democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Flag Hoisted at Muslim Seminary Darul Uloom Farangi Mahal in Lucknow on 74th Independence Day
Chairman of India Islamic Centre and cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali hoisted the flag on the occasion, and sang the National Anthem at Aishbagh Eidgah.
Airtel is Offering Free 1000GB Data if You Buy a New Xstream Fiber Broadband Connection
The special offer is available to customers across all major cities and the additional 1000GB data will be valid for six-months.
‘A Weight Has Been Lifted’: Beirutis Find Comfort in Reuniting With Pets Lost in Blast
Volunteers with an animal rights groups, Animals Lebanon, has led efforts to reunite pets with their owners.
Health official thinks the coronavirus has peaked in Mexico
Mexicos point man for the coronavirus pandemic said Friday that he thinks the country reached its peak of infections over the last three weeks.
UN launches $565 million appeal for Beirut victims
The United Nations launched a $565 million appeal Friday to help Lebanese people affected by the explosion at Beiruts port with immediate humanitarian assistance and initial recovery efforts.
Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash
Facebook Inc said on Friday that Apple Inc had declined its request to waive a 30% commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices, taking a shot at its fellow Big Tech peer as developers challenge the policy.
Turkey says France should refrain from escalating Mediterranean tensions
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday France should refrain from steps that escalate tensions in the eastern Mediterranean, where Ankara is embroiled in a dispute with Greece over Turkish oil and gas exploration in disputed waters.
Japan PM Abe sends ritual offering to war dead shrine on WW2 75th anniversary
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine for war dead on Saturday, the 75th anniversary of Japan's World War Two defeat, a ruling party lawmaker said, but refrained from a personal visit that would anger Beijing and Seo...
Activist investor Starboard slashes eBay holding in second quarter, filing shows
Starboard Value said on Friday that it sold nearly three quarters of its stake in eBay Inc during the second quarter when the activist investment firm also ended its proxy fight at the ecommerce company.
U.S. Postal Service watchdog investigating reports of service disruptions - senator
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is investigating reports of service disruptions and other issues raised by lawmakers, a spokeswoman for Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Friday.
Latin America's coronavirus cases exceed 6 million
Coronavirus cases in Latin America, the region of the world worstaffected by the pandemic, exceeded 6 million on Friday and continued to accelerate, according to a Reuters tally, as most of its nations begin to relax lockdown measures.
Over 25 Lakh Covid-19 Cases in India Now, Nearly 1,000 Deaths in 24 Hours for 2 Days on the Trot
As cases continue to spiral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is ready to mass produce Covid-19 vaccines when scientists give the go-ahead and a roadmap is ready to get every Indian vaccinated.
25 Years of Internet: Cassette Tapes to Streaming Apps, Our Music Listening Habits Have Changed
According to the Indian Music Industry (IMI), the representing body for record labels in the country, there are 200 million unique subscribers of music streaming apps in India.