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Fourth day after disastrous storm, flash floods – Oman and UAE grapple with aftermath
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman are still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm that brought much of the region to a standstill.
World
Activists create ‘crime scene’ before Meta’s London HQ protesting its complicity in hate crimes
Meta’s London headquarters was stormed by activists of Indian origin, in protest against its complicity in spreading and profiting from hate-inciting Facebook posts and misinformation ahead of the 2024 Indian general election that starts on Friday.
World
‘Catastrophe unparalleled’: War in Sudan enters second year
It has been almost an year since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan. The UN claims that it is currently "experiencing a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions."
Gaza Genocide
Muslim student says US university cancelled valedictorian speech amid anti-Palestinian ‘hatred’
The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian speech from a Muslim student, Asna Tabassum, who said she was being silenced by anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hatred.
Gaza Genocide
Israel killed 6,000 mothers in Gaza, leaving 19,000 children orphaned: UN Women
Six months into the war on Gaza, over 10,000 women have been killed by Israel, among them an...
World
Morocco earthquake death toll rises to more than 2100, search for missing continues
Rescuers in Morocco have intensified their efforts to find survivors of Friday's catastrophic earthquake, focusing on reaching remote areas in the Atlas Mountains where reports suggest some villages have been completely leveled.
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British MP Nadia Whittome urges Rishi Sunak to address Indian minorities’ persecution at G20 Summit, calls for FTA suspension
British Labour MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, has called upon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address the issue of persecution against Indian minorities during the ongoing G20 Summit.
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World
Morocco earthquake toll passes 2,000
Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has claimed the lives of at least 2,012 people, authorities said on Saturday. 1404 people who are in a critical condition.
Opinion
G20: Xi Jinping’s snub of summit latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers
Dheeraj Paramesha, University of Hull
It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently...
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India
“Today’s era must not be of war”: G20 leaders’ declaration
09 September 2023: The Group of 20 nations adopted a consensus declaration on the opening day of a summit on Saturday, a major achievement for the host country India....
World
Death toll jumps to over 630 after earthquake strikes Morocco: “Our neighbours are under rubble”
At least 632 people have been killed and 329 were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, state TV said, citing the Ministry of Interior.
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World
Over 3000 attacks on education reported worldwide in 2022: GCPEA
More than 3,000 attacks on education were identified in 2022, a 17% increase over the previous year, the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) reported. The data...
India
After India’s invitation, African Union becomes permanent member of G20
The inclusion of the African Union into the G20, the coalition of the world's most powerful countries became the earliest historic step in the G20 Summit that began in...
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World
At least 296 people killed as earthquake hits Morocco
At least 296 people were killed in a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 that struck Morocco on Friday. Morocco’s Interior Ministry said early on Saturday that the...
India
Biden, Modi meeting pledge to deepen bilateral ties
Marking his attendance at the G20 Summit, US President Joe Biden reached New Delhi on Friday evening and held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence....
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Science & Technology
Apple issues update to prevent pegasus zero click spyware after experts issue alert
Tech giant Apple Inc. on Thursday issued an update for all its devices after Citizen Lab, a cybersecurity research unit, found an actively exploited zero-click vulnerability being used to...
World
Hong Kong swamped after heaviest rain in 140 years
Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Hong Kong, forcing authorities to shut down the economic hub. The densely populated territory is dealing with the heaviest rain in 140...
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