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An aerial view shows storage tanks for treated water at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (File Photo/Reuters)

Japanese PM announces release of Fukushima nuclear plant water on Aug 24

Aug 22, 2023

The contentious decision was made at a ministerial meeting on Tuesday morning because a sizable volume of water has accumulated at the site since the nuclear disaster in 2011, which was brought on by a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami

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Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Photo Credit - Twitter)

Thailand: Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns after 15 years of exile

Aug 22, 2023

According to Nikkei Asia, his return comes hours before a parliamentary vote to elect a new prime minister, with his Pheu Thai party hoping to form a new government after having brokered a coalition. Thaksin fled Thailand in 2008, shortly before the Supreme Court sentenced him for helping his then-wife, Khunying Potjaman Na Pombejra, buy prime land in the Ratchadaphisek area at a discount while prime minister, Bangkok Post reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece. (Photo/ANI)

PM Narendra Modi embarks on four-day visit to South Africa, Greece

Aug 22, 2023
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (File Photo)

UN remembers victims, survivors of terrorism, stands with their families: Secretary General António Guterres

Aug 22, 2023

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Russian air defence down Ukrainian drone over Belgorod region

Aug 22, 2023

The ministry said: “The UAVs lost control and crashed over the waters of the Black Sea 40 km...
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Fujairah Ruler receives former Fujairah Police officers

Aug 22, 2023

During the meeting, Sheikh Hamad said that the community welcomes the services of officers, whether active or retired,...
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CBUAE's foreign assets up to AED 592.11 billion in June

Aug 22, 2023

Foreign securities are down to AED 165.42 bn from AED 171.03 during the same reference period, with other...
British nurse Lucy Letby (Photo credit: Reuters)

British nurse to spend life in prison for murdering seven babies

Aug 22, 2023
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US: FDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Aug 22, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/ANI)

PM Modi to leave for South Africa today to attend 15th BRICS Summit

Aug 21, 2023
Former US President Donald Trump (File Photo)

Donald Trump, co-defendants face Friday surrender deadline in Georgia election case

Aug 21, 2023
CEO of Concept Digicom Srishti Sumani (Source: Twitter/ANI)

PM Modi’s visit to South Africa to help Indian community, says diaspora member

Aug 21, 2023
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2 killed, 2 injured in explosion in Afghanistan’s Kabul

Aug 21, 2023
US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield (Source: Twitter/@ECA_AS)

US official Lee Satterfield to visit India today to attend G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting in Varanasi

Aug 21, 2023
Founding member and Director of the first Gurdwara Saheb in South Africa, Harbinder Singh Sethi. (Photo: ANI)

Post BRICS Summit, India-South Africa ties to deepen further, say Indian diaspora members in Johannesburg

Aug 21, 2023
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UAE President receives credentials from foreign ambassadors

Aug 21, 2023
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Sultan bin Ahmed crowns powerlifting champions at UOS

Aug 21, 2023
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Israel working to eradicate Tobacco use

Aug 21, 2023
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed issues resolution to restructure Advanced Technology Research Council Board of Directors

Aug 21, 2023