Day: September 11, 2022

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe under fire over govt expansion amidst economic crisis

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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe under fire over govt expansion amidst economic crisis Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has come under fire from the Opposition over his government expansion with 37 state ministers and with moves underway to appoint at least 12 more Cabinet ministers soon at a time when the island nation is facing bankruptcy. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has come under fire from the Opposition over his government expansion with 37 state ministers and with moves underway to appoint at least 12 more Cabinet ministers soon at…

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China legislator criticizes sanctions on visit to Russia

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China legislator criticizes sanctions on visit to Russia Chinese state media say the country’s top legislator decried sanctions against Russia during a recent visit to the country, underscoring China’s backing of Moscow in its war on Ukraine despite claims of neutrality. Chinese state media say the country’s top legislator decried sanctions against Russia during a recent visit to the country, underscoring China’s backing of Moscow in its war on Ukraine despite claims of neutrality. The official Xinhua News Agency said Li Zhanshu urged greater cooperation on “fighting against external interference,…

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3 dead after 7.6 earthquake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea

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3 dead after 7.6 earthquake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea At least three people are dead after a powerful earthquake hit a remote part of Papua New Guinea Sunday morning, authorities say. Others were injured and infrastructure damaged in the magnitude 7.6 jolt that was felt across the Pacific country. At least three people are dead after a powerful earthquake hit a remote part of Papua New Guinea Sunday morning, authorities say. Others were injured and infrastructure damaged in the magnitude 7.6 jolt that was felt across the…

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British Queen Elizabeth II’s death rekindles Australian republic debate

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British Queen Elizabeth II’s death rekindles Australian republic debate Many regarded Australians’ respect and affection for the late Queen Elizabeth II as the biggest obstacle to the country becoming a republic with its own head of state. Canberra, Sep 11 (AP) Many regarded Australians’ respect and affection for the late Queen Elizabeth II as the biggest obstacle to the country becoming a republic with its own head of state. Now after her death and with a pro-republic Labour Party government in power, Australia’s constitutional ties to the British monarchy will…

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Japan ‘extremely concerned’ over China’s activities around Senkakus as dispute marks 10-yr

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Japan ‘extremely concerned’ over China’s activities around Senkakus as dispute marks 10-yr The Senkaku Islands caused problems for bilateral relations between both nations since the Japanese government bought three of the islets. The decision by Japan to put the China-claimed Senkaku Islands under its state control marked ten years on Sunday, September 11. According to the Japanese authorities, this comes amid China’s ongoing activities surrounding the disputed islets, which has become a matter of concern over the years. The Senkaku Islands have caused problems for bilateral relations between both the…

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United Nations chief Antonio Guterres calls Pakistan floods a ‘climate carnage’

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United Nations chief Antonio Guterres calls Pakistan floods a ‘climate carnage’ United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the flood disaster in Pakistan as “climate carnage” and called for massive and immediate international aid. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the flood disaster in Pakistan as “climate carnage” and called for massive and immediate international aid. Guterres made the comments on Saturday, the second day of his two-day visit to Pakistan, which has been devastated by months of heavy monsoon rains and flooding. At least 1,396 people have been…

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China sends college students to quarantine under zero-COVID policy

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China sends college students to quarantine under zero-COVID policy Almost 500 students at China’s premier college for broadcast journalists have been sent to a quarantine centre after a handful of COVID-19 cases were detected in their dormitory. Almost 500 students at China’s premier college for broadcast journalists have been sent to a quarantine centre after a handful of COVID-19 cases were detected in their dormitory. The 488 students at Communication University of China, along with 19 teachers and five assistants, were transferred by bus beginning Friday night. Quarantining anyone considered…

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Turkey says Greek Coast Guard fires on cargo ship in Aegean

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Turkey says Greek Coast Guard fires on cargo ship in Aegean Greek Coast Guard ships opened fire on a cargo vessel sailing in international waters in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Coast Guard said, escalating tensions between the regional rivals that have mounted in recent weeks. Greek Coast Guard ships opened fire on a cargo vessel sailing in international waters in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Coast Guard said, escalating tensions between the regional rivals that have mounted in recent weeks. There were no casualties in the shooting 11 nautical…

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Pakistan’s Sindh still submerged in floodwater

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Pakistan’s Sindh still submerged in floodwater Residents of Pakistan’s flood-ravaged Sindh province continued on Sunday to face devastation, days after U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the world is obligated to provide “massive” amounts of relief to the impoverished country. Residents of Pakistan’s flood-ravaged Sindh province continued on Sunday to face devastation, days after U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the world is obligated to provide “massive” amounts of relief to the impoverished country. As of Saturday, at least 1,396 people were reported to have been killed, 12,728 injured and millions left…

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Hindu temple draws on age-old tradition to help flood-stricken people in Pakistan

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Hindu temple draws on age-old tradition to help flood-stricken people in Pakistan As millions across Pakistan marooned and displaced by the catastrophic floods desperately await assistance, a Hindu temple in a tiny village of Balochistan has shone a light in the darkness by providing food and shelter to about 200 to 300 flood-hit people, mostly Muslims. As millions across Pakistan marooned and displaced by the catastrophic floods desperately await assistance, a Hindu temple in a tiny village of Balochistan has shone a light in the darkness by providing food and…

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