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November 6, 2024 9:51 PM November 6, 2024 9:51 PM

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Lebanon again calls for ceasefire against Israel

Lebanon today called again for a ceasefire and submitted a new complaint to the UN Security Council regarding Israel's attacks on the country. According to a statement released by the Lebanese Council of Ministers, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that the ongoing and escalating Israeli att...

November 6, 2024 5:48 PM November 6, 2024 5:48 PM

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Preparations underway in Sri Lanka for ensuing General election scheduled on 14th Nov

Sri Lanka's Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake confirmed that preparations for the general elections on November 14 are well underway. Speaking to the media, he assured the public that all electoral officials are actively working to ensure a smooth election process. He expressed confi...

November 6, 2024 1:54 PM November 6, 2024 1:54 PM

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Republican candidate Donald Trump poised to win US presidential election as per trends

In U.S, Celebrations are unfolding in Florida as Republican candidate Donald Trump inches closer to a potential victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in the ongoing U.S. presidential election.   The mood in the Trump camp is one of optimism and excitement, while Harris’s supporters have grown mor...

November 6, 2024 12:48 PM November 6, 2024 12:48 PM

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Boarding bridge mishap damages Kuwait Airways aircraft at Dhaka Airport

A boarding bridge collapsed onto Kuwait Airways plane, shearing off its door at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport last night.   The incident took place at Kuwait Airways flight KU-283, a Boeing 777-300 aircraft, at about 2:20 AM. After all passengers had disembarked, the boarding b...

November 6, 2024 11:30 AM November 6, 2024 11:30 AM

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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed  Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a "crisis of trust" between the two leaders. The decision comes at a crucial juncture as Israel faces ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon while bracing for potential Iranian retaliation.   In a reco...

November 5, 2024 9:38 PM November 5, 2024 9:38 PM

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Over 65 million People Food Insecure in Horn of Africa: UN and IGAD Report

At least 65 million people are food insecure in the Horn of Africa. It was revealed by a joint report released today by the UN and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, IGAD, an East African bloc. This figure marks a slight decline from 66 million in August, attributed to improved rainfall...

November 5, 2024 9:35 PM November 5, 2024 9:35 PM

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Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, to Test Space-Grade Wood

In Japan, the world's first wooden satellite was launched into space today aims to prove that wood is a space-grade material. The satellite LignoSat is scheduled to orbit the Earth for six months. According to media reports, designed by researchers at Kyoto University in Japan, LignoSat is made of h...

November 5, 2024 9:27 PM November 5, 2024 9:27 PM

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India Shines at Record-Breaking Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai

Gulfood Manufacturing and GulfHost 2024, the world's largest food and beverage industry event, opened its doors today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with India's participation reaching a new high.         The co-located events, which run until November 7, are the biggest editions ever, with nearly...