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Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in US for first time

Aug 19, 2023

The first live specimen of a yellow-legged hornet, which “poses a threat to honeybees and other pollinators,” has been detected in the wild in the United States, according to a release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, CNN reported.

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Site of terror shooting in Israel's Huwara. (Photo Credit - Twitter/@edrormba)

Israel: Two shot dead in terror attack in Huwara

Aug 19, 2023

Huwara has long been a flashpoint in the West Bank, thanks to a main thoroughfare running through the town also being used regularly by Israelis to travel to and from settlements. There are plans to build a bypass road for settlers to avoid having to travel through the town but work on this has dragged on for years.
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Seven killed, 90 injured after Russian missile hits central square in Ukraine’s Chernihiv

Aug 19, 2023
World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Photo/ANI)

Gujarat will be Mecca of traditional medicine: WHO director general Ghebreyesus

Aug 19, 2023

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Cambodia: Gunmen storm dental clinic to free Chinese convict

Aug 19, 2023

The 45-year-old Chen Hsin Han was serving a 52-year sentence for drug trafficking, remains at large, said Teng...
INS Vagir, Indian Navy submarine on extended-range deployment to Australia's Fremantle. (Image Courtesy - Ministry of Defence)

Submarine INS Vagir on extended-range deployment to reach Fremantle, Australia on Aug 20

Aug 19, 2023

During the ongoing deployment, basic, intermediate and advanced-level Anti-Submarine exercises are scheduled. In addition, the RAN submarine and...
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Second edition of Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to start on September 1

Aug 19, 2023

“The 2nd Surya Nepal Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival will showcase literature, music, dance, poetry, and other art forms...
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Australia: Victoria State to pay USD 243 million for pulling out as Commonwealth Games host

Aug 19, 2023
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Preparing to abandon two airbases critical to counterterrorism efforts: US Military official on Niger

Aug 19, 2023
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UAE continues to promote the values ​​of giving, extend a helping hand to less fortunate people everywhere: Mohammed bin Rashid

Aug 19, 2023
Haitian Gang Leader Jimmy Cherizier. (Photo Credit - Twitter)

US condemns actions, statements by Haitian gang leader

Aug 19, 2023
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World Humanitarian Day: UN and partners aim to reach 250 million people worldwide affected by conflict and other crises

Aug 19, 2023
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Dubai Islamic Bank donates AED 2.5 mn to Khalifa Foundation's healthcare initiative

Aug 19, 2023
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo Credits: Reuters)

Japan PM to meet ministers, discuss when to release Fukushima water

Aug 19, 2023
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Dubai Police graduates two batches of women officers in 1RF Course

Aug 19, 2023
Former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai (File Photo/ANI)

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai urges Taliban to reopen girls’ schools, universities

Aug 19, 2023
Indian Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor (Source: Twitter/@AmbKapoor)

India upholds, promotes principles of Buddhism globally: Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor

Aug 19, 2023
Mohammed Salem Al Rashidi, UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia (Credit: WAM)

113 Emirati investment projects in Ethiopia, trade exchange exceeds USD 6bn: UAE Ambassador

Aug 19, 2023
Afghanistan's envoy to India Farid Mamundzay

‘Away for personal reasons, will return soon,’ says Afghan envoy to India after ‘missing’ reports

Aug 19, 2023