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Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari forms committee to engage with govt on privatisation

Islamabad , May 7 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has formed a committee to talk with the federal government over privatisation...

Sharjah Economic Development Department issues, renews 17,722 licenses during Q1-24

Sharjah , May 6 (ANI/WAM): During Q1 2024, Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issued and renewed a total of 17,722 licenses, processed via various...

Maktoum bin Mohammed engages with global policymakers, financial industry leaders at second Dubai FinTech Summit

Abu Dhabi , May 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

IHC records net profit of AED8 billion in Q1 2024, launches AED5 billion Share Buyback Programme

Abu Dhabi , May 6 (ANI/WAM): International Holding Company (IHC) announced an 87.6 per cent growth for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024),...

Pentagon sees no change in Russia’s strategic nuclear force posture

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon has not seen a change to Russia's disposition of its strategic nuclear forces, it said on Monday, despite what it called "irresponsible rhetoric" from Moscow

Boeing’s Starliner capsule set for first crewed space flight, to compete with SpaceX

By Joey Roulette and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) -Boeing's new Starliner astronaut capsule was poised for launch on Monday night on a much-delayed first crewed test flight to orbit,

EU eyes shipping, violations in new sanctions package, according to text

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union would ban trans-shipment of Russian LNG, the use of EU ports by vessels transporting goods contributing to Russia's war effort and make EU

Timeline: Boeing’s new Starliner set for first crewed flight to space station

(Reuters) - Two years after its initial unmanned journey to the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing's new Starliner astronaut capsule is set for its first crewed test flight on Monday night,

At Least 107 migrants freed from captivity in southeast Libya, spokesman says

BENGHAZI (Reuters) - At least 107 migrants including women and children have been freed from captivity in a town in southeast Libya, a security force spokesman said on Monday. Walid Alorafi, spokesman

Building collapse in South Africa leaves 22 injured, dozens trapped

By Bhargav Acharya and Tannur Anders GEORGE, South Africa (Reuters) - Rescue efforts were underway after 22 people were injured and dozens remained trapped after a multi-storey building under

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Elections showed that Manipur still has faith in democracy. Will new govt deliver?

The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.