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July 13, 2023 8:21 PM

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Heatwave sweeps across parts of southern Europe and northwest Africa

A heatwave is sweeping across parts of southern Europe and northwest Africa. According to media reports, temperatures are expected to surpass 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey.   In Italy, temperatures could reach as high as 48.8 degrees Celsius. A red al...

July 13, 2023 8:17 PM

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IMF approves three billion dollar bailout for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) board has given its approval for a three billion-dollar bailout for Pakistan. Pakistan will get about 1.2 billion dollars upfront, with the rest due to be paid out over the next nine months.   According to media reports, Pakistan also received funds ...

July 13, 2023 2:11 PM

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Railway project carried out by India is commissioned in Sri Lanka today

A crucial railway project carried out by India was commissioned in Sri Lanka today.  Akashvani's correspondent report: IRCON has completed track upgradation of the section from Anuradhapura - Omanthai of about 48.5 km within a record time of 6 months. The Indian Public Sector undertaking h...

July 12, 2023 4:18 PM

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Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s wife Sita Dahal passes away

In Nepal, Sita Dahal spouse of and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has passed away today. She was 69. She died at 8.33 am while under treatment at the Norvic International Hospital at Thapathali, Kathmandu. Suffering from Parkinson's, Sita ...

July 11, 2023 7:01 PM

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France will join Britain in supplying long-range SCALP missiles to Ukraine

France will join Britain in supplying long-range SCALP missiles to Ukraine. Speaking on arrival at a summit of the 31-member NATO alliance in Lithuania, French President Emmanuel Macron said he had decided to boost military aid to Ukraine to help its counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President ...