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China on alert for typhoon, geological disasters
Chinese authorities have issued alerts for a possible typhoon in the south, as well as for geological disasters triggered by heavy rainfall in parts...
Iran, Lebanon agree to boost ties
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that his country and Lebanon have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in various ways.
Palestinians seek permits to work in Israel amid deteriorating economy
Thousands of Palestinians gathered for the second day in a row in front of the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce in Gaza to apply for permits to...
WHO set to vaccinate 40pc population of every nation by year end
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative to vaccinate 40 per cent of the population of every country against Covid-19 by the end...
US Senate reaches deal on short-term debt-limit extension
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced of reaching an agreement with the Republicans to extend the federal government's debt limit into...
Canada's Covid-19 cases surpass 1.65 mn
Canada reported 3,783 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday afternoon, bringing the cumulative total to 1,651,233 cases with 28,141 deaths.
Biden urges businesses to implement vaccine requirements amid pushback
US President Joe Biden has urged large companies and other organisations to implement his government's new Covid-19 vaccination mandates which have...
Russia invites Taliban for talks in Moscow
Russia has invited representatives of the Taliban to meet in Moscow as part of the efforts to open diplomatic channels with Afghanistans de facto new...
