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British politician Tim Loughton says he was deported from Djibouti due to his criticism of China
According to a report by The Telegraph on Sunday (Apr 28), Loughton, 61, was in Djibouti on April 8 for a 24-hour visit including ...
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Scotland's Humza Yousaf planning to quit as first minister: Report
If Yousaf loses the vote of no-confidence, parliament would have 28 days to choose a new first minister before an election is forc...
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Yen plummets to 34-year low below 160 against dollar: Report
According to news agency AFP, this fall came after an unusually high US inflation report, which dashed hopes for possible interest rate cuts...
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Australian PM Albanese calls domestic violence a national 'crisis' amid protests
In Australia, thousands took to the streets against gender-based violence and called for tougher laws on violence against&nb...
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In Australia, thousands took to the streets against gender-based violence and called for tougher laws on violence against&nb...
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Years-long chill to end? Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump hold private talks in Miami
The meeting was friendly and has reportedly resulted in the Florida governor agreeing to help Trump, who has lagged behind rival Joe Biden i...
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Red Sea shipping diversions boost carbon emissions equivalent to 9 mn cars
According to a report by consultancy INVERTO, a subsidiary of Boston Consulting Group Inc., the detour has resulted in approximately 13...
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Chinese firms navigate payment hurdles amid Russia trade troubles
Heightened scrutiny from major Chinese banks, wary of possible repercussions from Washington, has led to delays and restrictions in settling...
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Options traders navigate uncertainty amid Federal Reserve rate speculation
Despite recent inflation data surpassing expectations, casting doubts on imminent rate cuts, options activity indicates more uncertainty reg...
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Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll
Despite the largely negative view for both, Donald Trump, as per the poll, continues to hold the edge over US President Joe Biden
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Indian Navy assists Panama-flagged crude oil tanker after it comes under Houthi missile attack
Indian Navys destroyer INS Kochi responded following the attack on the vessel, MV Andromeda Star, on April 26, officials said, adding all th...
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Tesla's roadmap in China: Elon Musk explores self-driving tech agenda
According to Reuters, Musks visit included a meeting with Premier Li Qiang, where they discussed Teslas role in US-China economic coope...
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Gaza war: Israel making efforts to block feared ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, others, says report
Israeli officials believe that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been preparing to issue these arrest warrants for officials on cha...
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L’Occitane owner Geiger nears $7 billion buyout deal: Report
According to Bloomberg, the deal, estimated to be around $7 billion, inclusive of debts, would see Geiger acquiring the remaining shares he ...
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Morning news brief: World Central Kitchen restarts food aid in Gaza; US campus protests escalate; and more
Good morning! Start your day with WIONs morning news brief
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Singtel forecasts $2.3 bn impairment hit, expects net loss in 2024 second-half
The company’s share of this impairment, approximately S$2 billion, stems from the goodwill of its mobile network operation unit, Optus, Sing...
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'Grab your popcorn', NASA just released mesmerising Nebula timelapses captured by Chandra observatory
NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory recorded the mesmerising time-lapse videos. Posting them on social media, the National Aeronautics and Space...
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World Central Kitchen to restart sending food to Gaza, one month after losing seven aid workers
World Central Kitchen (WCK) CEO Erin Gore, in a statement, said the organisation will “continue to get as much food into Gaza, includin...
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British Foreign Secretary David Cameron criticised for hiring luxury jet for Central Asia tour: Report
Foreign Secretary Cameron hired the Embraer Lineage 1000 worth $52.6 million (around £42 million) for his five-day diplomatic tour...
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Newly proposed tax on fossil fuel giants could raise $900bn by 2030
The authors of the report calculate that if the tax takes effect in 2024, initially at $5 per tonne of CO2 equivalent, escalating by $5 annu...
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