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November 11, 2024 10:16 AM

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes eastern Cuba

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck eastern Cuba last night, causing widespread damage in Santiago de Cuba and surrounding areas. The US Geological Survey reported that the quake’s epicentre was along Cuba's southeastern coast in Granma province. The earthquake shook buildings in Sa...

November 10, 2024 8:51 PM

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Prof Yunus-led Bangladesh interim govt expands to 24 advisers

In Bangladesh, the advisory council of the interim government, headed by Prof. Muhammad Yunus, expanded this evening with the oath-taking of three new advisers. With this, the interim government now comprises 24 advisers.   President, Mohammed Shahabuddin, administered the oath to the new advis...

November 10, 2024 9:34 PM

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Russia, Ukraine exchange record drone strikes overnight

Russia and Ukraine exchanged record numbers of drone strikes overnight. Moscow launched a total of 145 drones last night, the most ever in a single night-time attack of the war.   Ukraine fired an unprecedented 34 drones towards the Moscow region today. It is the biggest drone strike on the Rus...

November 10, 2024 6:00 PM

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First human case of H5 bird flu confirmed in Canada

In Canada, a teenager in British Columbia has tested positive for bird flu, marking the country's first confirmed human case of the H5 strain. The provincial health department said, the individual is receiving treatment in a children's hospital for H5 avian flu, where specialists are closely monitor...