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111 Taliban militants killed in 24 hrs, says Afghan Home ministry

In the previous 24 hours, 111 Taliban fighters have been slain across Afghanistan. In the last several weeks, tens of thousands of Afghans have been uprooted.

Jun 12, 2021

Nanotech-based reusable mask found to block 99.9% bacteria, viruses effectively

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has invented a reusable "nanotech mask" that can block 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and particulates. The masks can also be washed and reused up to ten times.

Jun 10, 2021

European firms rushing to invest in China after Covid pandemic [Details]

European businesses have seen higher margin in China than globally and are increasing investment in the country following its quick recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic last year, according to a report.

Jun 9, 2021

Target-wise: China hopes to vaccinate 70% of population by 2021 end

China expects to have vaccinated at least 70% of its target population against Covid-19 by the end of 2021. There have been 91,248 confirmed coronavirus cases in China so far.

Jun 7, 2021

'Rare' genome found in Covid-19 was made in Chinese lab, say US experts

According to two US experts, 'rare' genomic sequencing virtually probably confirms Covid was created in a Chinese lab on purpose.

Jun 7, 2021

Wuhan lab's dark secrets exposed; lab-leak theories gain prominence [details]

A group of amateur sleuths known as 'DRASTIC' claims to have found the Wuhan Institute of Virology's dark secrets despite having little resources (WIV). It has set a mission for itself to discover more about the roots of SARS. The CoV-2 virus.

Jun 4, 2021

Largest ship of Iranian Navy catches fire; sinks in Gulf of Oman mysteriously [details]

This is the latest in a series of mysterious blasts that began in 2019 targeting commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman.

Jun 3, 2021

China announces three child policy as birth rate falls drastically [details]

The census, which was issued in May 2021, revealed that roughly 12 million babies were born last year, down from 18 million in 2016 and the lowest number of births since the 1960s.

May 31, 2021

Sri Lanka warned of acid rain due to burning X-Press Pearl cargo ship

As a result of the burning X-Press Pearl container ship, Sri Lanka's Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has warned that acid rain could impact the island nation.

May 29, 2021

Mimamoru: Here's a Japanese technique to discipline children that's more effective and humane

Mimamoru is a Japanese disciplinary method and studies have shown that it is more effective on children any where

May 29, 2021

Malaysian govt announces total lockdown as Covid cases surge

Due to an upsurge in daily Covid-19 cases, Malaysia will be placed under total lockdown. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in new Covid infections in Malaysia.

May 29, 2021

Use of loudspeakers only inside mosques; Saudi govt orders with exception for "Azaan"

Saudi Arabia's Government restricts the use of external loudspeakers in mosques.

May 28, 2021

Covid Impact: Japan's unemployment rate rises to 2.8% in April

The jobless rate in Japan has risen to 2.8 per cent as a result of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

May 28, 2021

Xiaomi no more a Chinese military company, rules US court

After the US government delisted Xiaomi as a "Communist Chinese military company," the Department of Defense officially vacated Xiaomi's designation, removing all restrictions on its citizens purchasing or holding the company's securities.

May 26, 2021

Lab escape from Wuhan can explain coronavirus more easily

According to Atomic Scientist Wade, Wuhan is home to China's leading centre of coronavirus science, where researchers were genetically engineering bat coronaviruses to invade human cells.

May 21, 2021

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World

111 Taliban militants killed in 24 hrs, says Afghan Home ministry

Nanotech-based reusable mask found to block 99.9% bacteria, viruses effectively

European firms rushing to invest in China after Covid pandemic [Details]

Target-wise: China hopes to vaccinate 70% of population by 2021 end

'Rare' genome found in Covid-19 was made in Chinese lab, say US experts

Wuhan lab's dark secrets exposed; lab-leak theories gain prominence [details]

Largest ship of Iranian Navy catches fire; sinks in Gulf of Oman mysteriously [details]

China announces three child policy as birth rate falls drastically [details]

Sri Lanka warned of acid rain due to burning X-Press Pearl cargo ship

Mimamoru: Here's a Japanese technique to discipline children that's more effective and humane

Malaysian govt announces total lockdown as Covid cases surge

Use of loudspeakers only inside mosques; Saudi govt orders with exception for "Azaan"

Covid Impact: Japan's unemployment rate rises to 2.8% in April

Xiaomi no more a Chinese military company, rules US court

Lab escape from Wuhan can explain coronavirus more easily

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh