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Taliban arrest Afghan man for selling 130 women for money

The Afghan Taliban have reportedly arrested a man for selling at least 130 women after luring them into promises of marrying into money.

Nov 18, 2021

World's first non-profit city launched in Riyadh; many next-level cities in pipeline globally [what to expect]

The city will host academies, colleges, a science museum, creative center and will also include a range of institutions aimed at promoting arts and culture.

Nov 16, 2021

Japan hospital used toilet water for drinking; authorities "sorry" for 30 years of negligence [details]

The connection error in pipes would have continued to remain unnoticed, but for the construction of a new treatment plant at the hospital premises.

Nov 9, 2021

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Iraqi PM escapes assassination bid from drone attack; World leaders call him

Iraqi PM escapes assassination attempt by drones targeting his residence.

Nov 8, 2021

India's stance at COP 26: Why the country rejected calls for net-zero carbon emissions

After China and the US, India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. At the conference, India aims to push wealthier nations to transfer technology to help deal with fallout from global warming

Nov 1, 2021

Taiwan building fire: 46 dead, 14 injured; blockades in lower floors made rescue efforts difficult [details]

The officials said that it took firefighters more than four hours to just extinguish the blaze and warned that several people may have been trapped, especially in the residential blocks of the building.

Oct 14, 2021

Japan's Lower House dissolved, general elections on Oct 31

The dissolution of the House of Representatives paves the way for a general election on October 31 as the four-year term of the lower house members expires on October 21.

Oct 14, 2021

Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief, Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed

Why has Pakistan replaced its ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed?

As the news broke out about the transfer of Lt Gen Faiz Hameed many in the strategic circle argued that this could be due to a fallout with the incumbent Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. But on closer scrutiny, it turned out to be mere speculation.

Oct 7, 2021

Taiwan warns of "catastrophic consequences" if China invades island

Nearly 150 Chinese warplanes have breached Taiwan's airspace since Friday, including 56 jets on Monday in a dramatic increase in aggression but here's the real motive behind it

Oct 5, 2021

Future of Covid: No worry, virus to get weaker like any other cold, says Oxford vax creator Sarah Gilbert

Covid virus to get weaker and may become just like any other cold, gives assurance : Oxford-AstraZeneca vax creator

Sep 25, 2021

Drugs mimicking cigarette smoke may help Covid therapy: Study by Japanese researchers

Taking cue from cigarette smoking and its effects, Japanese scientists have evolved a new drug mimicking the smoke as cure to Covid infection

Sep 20, 2021

Will Japan see first woman Prime Minister?

For the first time in Japan, two women contenders -- Sanae Takaichi and Seiko Noda -- have entered the Prime Ministerial race

Sep 17, 2021

6.0M Earthquake jolts China's Sichuan Province, 2 killed, 3 injured; Rescue efforts underway

The earthquake occurred at 4:33 a.m., and has caused the collapse of some houses, with rescue teams rushed to rescue the injured people

Sep 16, 2021

2022 World Cup: Messi hat-trick keeps Argentina on track for Qatar

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick brining Argentina 3-0 win over Bolivia in their 2022 World Cup qualifier

Sep 10, 2021

El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as official currency; Becomes 1st country to embrace cryptocurrency

El Salvador will accept payment in bitcoin alongside the US dollar, which has been El Salvador's official currency since 2001

Sep 8, 2021

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