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Tonga receives water and telecommunications assistance from Australia

Three flights from Australia arrived in Tonga on Saturday, bringing food, water, medical supplies, and telecommunications equipment as the Pacific…

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America opposes plans to strengthen WHO

The United States, the World Health Organization’s biggest donor, is fighting suggestions to make the institution more independent, casting doubt…

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Four Indians including an infant freeze to death trying to enter US at Canada border

  Four Indians, including a teen and an infant, have been found frozen to death about 40 feet from the…

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India requests increased security at Canadian Diplomatic centers in the wake of protests:

A year after protesters blocked India’s embassy in Vancouver and pro-Khalistan speeches were delivered there, New Delhi has formally requested…

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US – Russia lock horns over Ukrain. Provocations continue by the Slavs

Russia would have to pay a high price” if its armed units cross the Ukrainian border, which will be regarded…

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West emphasises unified stance on Ukraine after Biden’s ‘minor incursion’ remark

On Thursday, the United States and Western countries sought to display unity and a harsh position on Ukraine, as US…

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Power outages, travel disruptions due to ‘historic’ winter storm in US and Canada

Canada’s east coast was blanketed in snow as a major winter storm sliced up the US east coast, disrupting travel…

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China says they received Omicron by mail: Claiming an ‘ugly nation’ sent them poison

The Chinese government has thrown a new allegation into the ongoing investigation of COVID-19 outbreaks in the country – that…

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Motorists and planes get stranded in snowstorm in eastern US and Canada

On Monday, a winter snowstorm moving up the East Coast of the United States and into Canada was forecast to…

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Trends in online matrimony: NRI brides in less demand, and more women are making their first move

The online matchmaking platform BharatMatrimony recently released its annual Online Matrimony Trends Report 2021. According to the report, singles are…

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FDA approves AbbVie and Pfizer drugs to treat eczema

The FDA has approved medications from AbbVie Inc and Pfizer to treat eczema, a skin disorder, the firms announced on…

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Physical crude oil market surges ahead after Omicron glitch

Oil buying frenzy sparked by supply disruptions and evidence that the Omicron variant won’t be as disruptive as anticipated has…

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Country to suspend flight transits from over 100 countries

Hong Kong: The Airport Authority in Hong Kong decided to ban the transit of flight passengers from more than 100…

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Indians now have visa-free access to 60 destinations with ‘Henley Passport’

The Indian passport has significantly improved from its ranking last year, as the country has improved its passport ranking in…

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Canadian foreign minister pledges to deter Russian aggression

Melanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, will visit Kyiv next week to reiterate Canada’s support for Ukrainian sovereignty and to bolster…

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Tsunami alert raised in Japan and Pacific Islands as Tonga volcano erupts

On Saturday, an underwater volcano off the coast of Tonga erupted, creating massive waves in numerous South Pacific islands and…

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Netflix increases monthly subscription rates

New York: Popular over-the-top (OTT) platform, Netflix has raised its monthly subscription price in the USA and Canada. Netflix raised…

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Oil price increases 2% due to drop in US oil inventories and weaker dollar

On Wednesday, oil prices rose to two-month highs due to constrained supply, as petroleum stocks in the United States, the…

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Denmark offers fourth Covid-19 vaccine shot whole easing restrictions

Denmark’s health minister announced on Wednesday that the government will give a fourth coronavirus vaccination to the most susceptible citizens…

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Canada introduces tax for unvaccinated people, as health-care system struggles

Adults who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be forced to pay a “health contribution” in Quebec, Canada’s second…

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The United States issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Canada

As a result of a rising number of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads, the US Centers for Disease…

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An official ban on ‘conversion therapy’ came into effect in the country!

Conversion therapy has been banned in Canada, joining a select list of countries that have ceased using the discredited treatment…

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Country to ban flights from India and Pakistan among 8 others

Hong Kong: Hong Kong banned flights from eight countries starting from January 8, 2022 to January 21. The administration took…

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New Year celebrations around the world gets dampened by Omicron

The Omicron coronavirus strain significantly affected New Year’s celebrations around the world, with Paris cancelling its firework display, London demoting…

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Omicron: Two provinces in Canada announce new measures including curfew

Toronto: Ontario and Quebec provinces in Canada have announced new measures to combat Covid-19. The decision was taken as daily…

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Flights get cancelled widely in US as Omicron surges

Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday as the omicron variety wreaks havoc on travellers and airlines, who are scrambling…

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Why Covid positive health workers continue to work in this Canadian province

Quebec, the second most populous province in Canada, has ‘no choice’ but to allow some essential workers to continue working even after…

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World stock markets rise as holiday sales grow in US

On Monday, global stock markets gained and oil prices fell as investors cheered for a good holiday season sales in…

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Canada to offer PR status to 4 lakh immigrants: Indians get more chance!

Nearly 4 lakh people will be receiving PR status in Canada in 2021, breaking the previous immigration record. Permanent Residency…

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British Columbia shuts down due to Covid surge

As the Omicron variant has dominated the Covid cases in the Canadian Pacific Coast province, British Columbia has announced that…

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Leonard, the brightest comet of the year, will be visible until Christmas. This is how you can view it

In 2021, it appears that space had saved the best for last, as the arrival of the newly discovered comet,…

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Minimum marriage age varies across the world: From UK to North Korea

On Thursday, India’s cabinet approved the proposal to raise the marriage age for women from 18 to 21. An individual’s…

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Canada lifts travel ban imposed on 10 countries

Toronto: Canada will lift entry ban imposed on passengers from 10 African countries. Canadian Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced this.…

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‘Turkey in Germany, tamales in Costa Rica’: A global look at Christmas food

Christmas is a holiday celebrated around the world. Moreover, it is centered on food traditions that have been passed down…

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Country bans entry of non-residents

Hong Kong: Hong Kong has banned entry of non-residents from four African countries. As per the new entry rules, non-residents…

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