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UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

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Charities that operate the boats complain that safety measures required by Italy are tantamount to blocking their operations.

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Italian Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

While 60 % is higher than any level Iran previously enriched uranium, it is still lower than weapons-grade levels of 90 %.

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This satellite photo provided from Planet Labs Inc. shows Iran's Natanz nuclear facility on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle

banker by profession, Mr. Tareen, 68, served in the same capacity in the government of Pakistan Peoples Party (2009-10) for a short period before he decided to step down to raise capital for his Silk Bank.

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File Photo of Imran Khan and Shaukat Tareen.

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Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

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The lawmakers, in a letter delivered to the White House on Thursday evening, wrote that Biden should “prioritize people over pharmaceutical company profits” and support the temporary waiver of the rules.

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The letter was led by independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

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Italian Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

This satellite photo provided from Planet Labs Inc. shows Iran's Natanz nuclear facility on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

File Photo of Imran Khan and Shaukat Tareen.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle

The letter was led by independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

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CIA Director William Burns testifies during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2021.

China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S., says CIA Director

CIA Director William Burns.

U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns

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Health care staff members wait for people to be inoculated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in the Catalonia Railway Museum on April 15, 2021 in Vilanova i La Geltru, Spain.

Coronavirus | Europe surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO AP

He said the proportion of COVID-19 deaths among people over 80, who have been prioritized for vaccines, had dropped to nearly 30%

U.S. remains non-committal on India’s move to get TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines at WTO

LDCs support request made by India, South Africa for waiving COVID-19 vaccine-related IPR

U.K. expands COVID-19 mix and match vaccine trial

Coronavirus claims 135 more lives in Pakistan

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle
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Pakistan suspends services of social media platforms following violent protest
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U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns
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Sri Lanka opposition, civil society mount legal challenge to Chinese-backed Port City Bill
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Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
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Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden
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U.S. has been wracked with several mass shootings in 2021
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Eight killed in shooting at Indianapolis Fedex facility: Police
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China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director
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‘Terrorist forces’ may take advantage of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: China
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Hong Kong to amend election laws in favour of pro-Beijing camp
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Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments, sends Bitcoin down

UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

U.S. has been wracked with several mass shootings in 2021

The Gun Violence Archive says 147 mass shootings have occurred so far in 2021.

European Union-U.K. talks over Brexit fail to reach breakthrough

A British statement said that “a number of difficult issues remained and it was important to continue to discuss them.”

Pakistan suspends services of social media platforms following violent protest

The government banned Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan following three days of violent protest by it to force the government to expel the French ambassador over a blasphemous caricature published in France last year.

Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments

A growing boom in Turkey's crypto market had gained further pace recently, with investors hoping to both gain from bitcoin's rally and shelter against inflation

With flagship electric car, Mercedes takes fight to Tesla

Daimler now joins rival Volkswagen AG with a dedicated electric platform. BMW will launch a dedicated platform in 2025.

Bezos says Amazon needs to do better for employees in last investor letter as CEO

Amazon, the second-largest private employer in America, hasbeen criticized by some of its 800,000 employees for havingharsh working conditions

Eight killed in shooting at Indianapolis Fedex facility: Police

Multiple other people were injured and went to local hospitals, police spokesperson Genae Cook said at an early morning news conference on Friday.

U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns

CIA Director William Burns was responding to a question from Congressman Adam Schiff, who is the Chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee.

People may trust computers more than humans to perform some tasks, study says

People may be willing to rely more on a computer programme than other humans, especially if a task is too challenging, according to a study by the University of Georgia

China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director

William Burns made the remarks to members of the House Select Committee on Intelligence during a Congressional hearing on worldwide threats on Thursday.

In far-off Indian hills, ousted MPs fight for Myanmar’s democracy

Reuters spoke to two such lawmakers and to a Myanmar politician, all involved with the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

Drone targets U.S. troops at Iraq’s Erbil airport

Drone used to drop explosives

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia

It expels 10 diplomats, restricts trading and blacklists 32 individuals over ‘election meddling, cyberattack’

Sri Lanka opposition, civil society mount legal challenge to Chinese-backed Port City Bill

Won’t allow country to become Chinese colony, says monk

Data | India accounts for 6% of the world's COVID-19 cases registered in April

In India, Maharashtra continues to bear the brunt both in terms of cases and deaths

‘Terrorist forces’ may take advantage of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: China

Beijing slams Washington for linking the withdrawal of the U.S. troops from Afghanistan to focus more on the threats posed by China

Sydney man finds snake in lettuce bought at supermarket

It was a venomous pale-headed snake.

France urges its nationals in Pakistan to leave country after violent protests by radical religious group

The Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan took to streets on Monday to launch violent protests to force the government to expel the French ambassador over blasphemous caricatures published last year.

Coronavirus | Europe surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO

He said the proportion of COVID-19 deaths among people over 80, who have been prioritized for vaccines, had dropped to nearly 30%

U.S. troop withdrawal | Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan

His trip also came after NATO immediately followed suit, saying its roughly 7,000 non-American forces in Afghanistan would be departing within a few months

Macron assesses Notre Dame two years after devastating fire

Macron promised the cathedral would be rebuilt by 2024, yet officials acknowledge the work won’t be fully completed by then.

Like-minded countries should act cohesively to protect interests in Indo-Pacific: Australian PM

“The Indo-Pacific is the region that will shape our prosperity, our security and our destiny, individually and collectively,” Mr. Morrison said.

Watch | 150,000 hearts painted on London’s wall to commemorate COVID victims

A video on the London wall that has been painted with 150,000 hearts to commemorate COVID victims

Explainer: What are the Iran nuclear talks all about?

The original deal was agreed after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, widely seen as a moderate, first took office.

Congressional resolution introduced to honour Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary

An Indian-American Congressman has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives for a second consecutive year to honour Bhimrao

Rocket attack on base in northern Iraq kills Turkish soldier

The ministry said in a statement that three rockets were launched at the base in northern Iraq’s Bashiqa region.

U.S. remains non-committal on India’s move to get TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines at WTO

The move by India, South Africa and several other countries has been supported by more than 60 top American lawmakers, most of whom are progressives.

Taiwan-U.S. partnership stronger than ever: Former U.S. official

The U.S. has expressed a “rock solid support for Taiwan,” President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday in opening remarks before the two sides met in Taipei, the island’s capital.

South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections: UN envoy David Shearer

Mr. Shearer said, “Though it’s all moved too slowly, it’s now time to focus on elections and have a legitimate, popularly elected government.”

Months after hack, U.S. poised to announce sanctions on Russia

The sanctions would represent the first retaliatory action announced against the Kremlin for last year’s hack, familiarly known as the SolarWinds breach.

U.S. envoy John Kerry in China for talks ahead of climate summit

An unofficial delegation is simultaneously visiting Taiwan drawing a sharp response from China.

U.S. Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan 6 failures

The Capitol Police have so far refused to publicly release the report — prepared in March and marked as “law enforcement sensitive”.

U.S., NATO troops pulling out of Afghanistan will raise concerns for India, say experts

In the aftermath of the U.S. and the NATO withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, India will have tremendous concern on the resurgence of the

Explained: Why won’t George Floyd’s friend testify?

Morries Hall, a friend of Floyd’s who was with him the night Floyd died, won’t testify at the trial.

Biden taps ex-Obama official as Interior Department deputy

Tommy Beaudreau is a former chief of staff at the department who was the first director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Daunte Wright killing | Cop who shot Black man arrested, charged with manslaughter

Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the Brooklyn Center Police Department who turned in her badge on Tuesday, was taken into custody by agents of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at the agency's office in nearby St. Paul

Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan | Time to end America’s longest war, says Biden

The White House said in a statement that Joe Biden told Ashraf Ghani the United States would continue to support the Afghan people through development, humanitarian and security assistance

Coronavirus | Denmark drops AstraZeneca, Germany to switch vaccine

EMA to make recommendation on J&J shot next week.

‘NATO to exit Afghanistan along with U.S.’

Around 7,000 non-U.S. forces from mainly NATO countries rely on the U.S. for air support, leadership

Bernie Madoff, disgraced Ponzi schemer, dies at 82

Fraud victims included Hollywood royalty, Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel; Madoff had expected to be exposed sooner; original market-maker for Nasdaq.

Google unveils $2bn data hub in Poland

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki hailed the new hub saying it would ensure "better service from private and public entities" and strengthen security because the data would be stored in Poland

India is a trusted partner; limited cooperation with Pakistan: Russia

“We believe that there is absolutely no reason to see that there are divergences or any misunderstandings between us.,” Deputy Chief of the Russian mission Roman Babushkin said

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Lack of exercise is linked to more severe symptoms and a higher risk of death among COVID-19 patients, according to a new study. (Photo for representational purposes only.)

62K | COVID-19 patients with sedentary habits more likely to die, finds study

Naga Sadhus (or holy men) participate in a procession to take a dip in the Ganges river during Shahi Snan at "Kumbh Mela" , or the Pitcher Festival, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haridwar on April 14, 2021.

24K | Coronavirus | Over 1,700 test positive for COVID-19 in Kumbh Mela over 5-day period

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. File

18K | KCR may opt for cancellation of SSC exams

Employees pack boxes containing vials of Covishield vaccine at the Serum Institute of India in Pune on January 21, 2021.

15K | The secrecy around deaths after vaccination

13K | No annuity rider, NPS subscribers get ₹5 lakh exit option

Cars lined up in a queue for drive-through COVID-19 testing, amid a spike in coronavirus cases in Ahmedabad, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

13K | Coronavirus | Situation in Gujarat is turning grimmer by the day

Abbas Siddique’s support base extends to at least ﬁve districts in West Bengal. File

13K | West Bengal Assembly Elections | I am addressing not only Muslim concerns but of all the poor and dispossessed: Abbas Siddique

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File

12K | Modi calls off meeting with French FM; Boris Johnson shortens India visit

Preparatory work is underway at a site near the airport in New Delhi on April 15, 2021 to set up a 500-bed DRDO COVID-19 treatment facility.

12K | Coronavirus | India’s daily caseload crosses 2 lakh