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Teleworking in Japan shrinks after COVID, hybrid working on rise: Government survey

May 12, 2024

The online survey, conducted by the transport ministry in October and November, found that 5,832 of the 36,228 respondents, or 16.1 per cent, worked from home or elsewhere outside the office in the last year, down 2.7 percentage points from the previous survey.

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Flooding in southern Brazil strands hundreds, some rescued by helicopter (Photo credits: Reuters)

World Bank provides USD 125 mn in emergency support to flood-hit Brazil

May 12, 2024

In addition, the institution is talking to the federal, state and municipal governments and the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) about making new resources available on an accelerated basis. These resources will be used to finance recovery and provide technical assistance in structuring what is being called a "Marshall Plan" for rebuilding the state, including developing urban resilience and flood mitigation structures.
US President Joe Biden (File Photo: Reuters)

US President Joe Biden calls Donald Trump "unhinged," says "something snapped" in after he lost 2020 elections

May 12, 2024
The aurora borealis, also known as the "northern lights", illuminates the sky over Vancouver (Photo/Reuters)

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, no serious problems reported

May 12, 2024

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Youth engage with Sikyong Penpa Tsering in Vienna to shed light on Tibet's struggle (Photo/ANI)

Vienna: Sikyong Penpa Tsering raises awareness among Austrian youths on Tibet's struggle

May 12, 2024

Approximately 70 young individuals, predominantly Austrians from Vienna, participated in this engaging session with Penpa Tsering, who serves...
Protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, in Tel Aviv (Photo/Reuters)

Protestors demand release of Gaza hostages ahead of Israel's Memorial Day

May 12, 2024

Protestors called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded early elections.
Aftermath of an Israeli strike on a house in Rafah (File Photo/Reuters)

British-Israeli hostage, Nadav Popplewell injured with Israeli airstrike, died: Hamas

May 12, 2024

In the video republished on social media and cited by Israeli news outlets, a man is seen wearing...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur (Photo: X @AliAminKhanPTI)

Pak: KP CM warns Governor of serious consequences over political interference

May 12, 2024
Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan (Photo/X@SenatorMushtaq)

Pak: Jamaat-e-Islami leaders booked for attending march in favour of Palestine

May 12, 2024
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Pak: Woman teacher injured after ceiling fan falls on her head in classroom

May 12, 2024
Protests in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (Photo/ANI)

1 officer killed after violent clashes erupt between police, protesters in PoJK

May 12, 2024
A view of the Allama Iqbal International Airport, seen from the window of an aeroplane in Lahore (Photo/Reuters )

Burning smell prompts emergency on Pakistan International Airlines flight

May 12, 2024
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Pakistan telecom operators agree to block SIMs of tax evaders

May 12, 2024
Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa (File Photo: Seven Summit treks)

Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita summits Mt Everest for a record 29th time

May 12, 2024
Ambassador Thierry Mathou of France visits Meghalaya's Mawphlang village ( Photo/ANI)

French Ambassador Thierry Mathou explores Meghalaya's cultural, environmental riches

May 12, 2024
Muslim Council of Elders (Photo/WAM)

UAE: Muslim Council of Elders welcomes UN's vote supporting granting Palestine full membership

May 12, 2024
Former US President Donald Trump (File Photo: Reuters)

Donald Trump could owe over USD 100 million in taxes if he loses audit case: Report

May 12, 2024
Critical Care Conference unveils resuscitation device with 20-meter range (Photo/WAM)

UAE: Critical Care Conference unveils resuscitation device with 20-meter range

May 12, 2024
MBRSC announces commencement of new phase of second analog study with Emirati crew member Shareef AlRomaithi (Photo/WAM)

UAE: MBRSC announces commencement of new phase of second analog study with Emirati crew member Shareef AlRomaithi

May 12, 2024