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November 9, 2024 7:05 PM November 9, 2024 7:05 PM

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Sailor who fell from cargo ship off Australia’s coast found alive

A sailor who fell from a cargo ship off Australia's eastern coast near Sydney has been found alive after almost 24 hours of being stranded at sea. The man went overboard from the Singapore-based bulk carrier Double Delight 8 kilometres off the coast of Newcastle, a harbour city north of Sydney, on T...

November 9, 2024 4:46 PM November 9, 2024 4:46 PM

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Japan enters nationwide influenza outbreak as cases surge

Japan's influenza cases have entered a nationwide outbreak phase, with cases continuing to increase across the country, government data showed. According to the country's Health Ministry, for the week ending November 3, a total of 5,127 influenza cases were reported, an increase of 829 cases from th...

November 9, 2024 3:29 PM November 9, 2024 3:29 PM

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Sri Lanka’s tea industry sees modest recovery as auction offerings cross 6 million kg

Sri Lanka’s tea industry saw a modest recovery this week as auction offerings crossed the 6 million kilogram mark for the first time in five months, marking a hopeful yet cautious step forward. Low Growns, comprising the bulk of offerings at 2.5 million kilograms, showed mixed performance, with high...

November 9, 2024 3:31 PM November 9, 2024 3:31 PM

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Bangladesh: RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway over unpaid wages

In Bangladesh, vehicular movement on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur district has been suspended since this morning as Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workers of some factories blocked the highway demanding three months of unpaid wages.   The police officer in charge of the concerned area told...

November 9, 2024 3:32 PM November 9, 2024 3:32 PM

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Nearly 70% of Gaza fatalities are women and children: UN Human Rights Office

The United Nations Human Rights Office said that nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities in the Gaza war were women and children. It condemned it as a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. Overall, 44 per cent of the victims were children, with the bigges...

November 9, 2024 12:23 PM November 9, 2024 12:23 PM

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Pakistan: Explosion near Quetta Railway Station in Balochistan injures several people

In Pakistan, over a dozen casualties have been reported after an explosion occurred near the Quetta Railway Station in Balochistan. Several people are reported to be injured.   At the time of the explosion, a train was ready to depart from the platform for Peshawar. The train involved was repor...

November 8, 2024 8:04 PM November 8, 2024 8:04 PM

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Pak imposes ban on public places in Lahore after AQI soars beyond 1000

In Pakistan, the Punjab provincial government has imposed an immediate ban on public access to parks, zoos, playgrounds, historical sites, and other public spaces in Lahore and surrounding districts amid worsening air quality. This decision comes as Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared beyond 100...

November 8, 2024 4:11 PM November 8, 2024 4:11 PM

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Connectivity is central theme of partnership between India-Sri Lanka

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has said that Connectivity is the central theme of the partnership between India and Sri Lanka. Speaking at the South Asian Tourism Leadership Forum in Colombo, Mr. Jha said that  India’s digital growth has been the most significant one and Sri Lan...