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Blinken in Cairo to Push for Gaza Ceasefire
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Cairo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to advance efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, which have been further complicated by recent deadly explosions targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
On his 10th…
UN Chief Warns Against Threat of Unchecked AI
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New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Sunday reaffirmed the importance of upholding free speech, civil liberties, and the rule of law, as well as ensuring accountable institutions and protecting human rights, while…
Trump Stalks Global Climate Talks as COP29 Draws Near
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Paris: The prospect of Donald Trump returning as president is hanging over crucial UN-sponsored climate negotiations, with countries "holding back" their positions until they know who sits in the White House.
Veteran observers…
Bebinca Strongest Typhoon to Hit Shanghai Since 1949
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Shanghai:The strongest storm to hit Shanghai in over 70 years made landfall on Monday, state media reported, with flights cancelled and highways closed as Typhoon Bebinca lashed the city with strong winds and torrential rains.…
Honouring The Intellectual Legacy of Dr Shabir Akhtar
Ishtiaq Ahmed
Bradford: Dr Shabir Akhtar, was a British Muslim scholar, who sadly passed away just over a year ago. Friends and colleagues from the British intellectual community gathered at the University of Oxford to pay their respect to…
China Prepares for Heavy Rain as Typhoon Nears Shanghai
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Shanghai: Chinese authorities are bracing for heavy rain as Typhoon Bebinca approaches the country's densely populated eastern coastline. The typhoon is expected to make landfall between Sunday night and Monday morning, affecting…
200 Dead as Typhoon Yagi Delivers Floods to Southeast Asia
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Hanoi: Millions across Southeast Asia faced severe flooding, power outages, and damaged infrastructure on Thursday after Typhoon Yagi swept through the region, pushing the death toll past 200.
In the hardest-hit Vietnam,…
Blinken Seeks Common Cause in Poland After Ukraine Jitters
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Warsaw: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Polish leadership on Thursday to discuss ways to support Ukraine amidst increasing concerns over Russian attacks and upcoming US elections.
Blinken arrived in Warsaw after…
Did Trump’s Spin Room Appearance Signal a Shift in Strategy?
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Philadelphia: Minutes after being challenged by Kamala Harris during their US presidential debate on Tuesday, Donald Trump made a surprise appearance before reporters to have the last word.
As the debate concluded, gasps of…
Kenya Airport Strike Disrupts Flights Over Lease Deal
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Nairobi: Passengers at Kenya's main airport faced significant disruptions on Wednesday as staff went on strike in response to a proposed takeover by an Indian company.
The strike by the Kenyan Aviation Workers Union began at…