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Japan to start releasing Fukushima water to sea in 2 years

The plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co., says its storage capacity will be full in the fall of 2022.

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This February 13, 2021, aerial photo shows Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, north of Tokyo. Japan's government has said it has decided to start releasing massive amounts of radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in two years after treatment.

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A grim new year for debt-trapped working class women in Sri Lanka

Meera Srinivasan

Ongoing protest against microfinance the latest from Rajapaksas’ support base

Pakistan human rights icon I.A. Rehman dead

Suhasini Haidar

He was an advocate of Indo-Pak. peace

China extends $500 million loan to Lanka

Meera Srinivasan

This is the second instalment of the $1 billion loan sought by Colombo last year

This February 13, 2021, aerial photo shows Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, north of Tokyo. Japan's government has said it has decided to start releasing massive amounts of radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in two years after treatment.

Japan to start releasing Fukushima water to sea in 2 years

A grim new year for debt-trapped working class women in Sri Lanka

Pakistan human rights icon I.A. Rehman dead

China extends $500 million loan to Lanka

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Volcanic ash covers the roofs of homes after the eruption of La Soufriere volcano in Wallilabou, on the western side of Caribbean island of St. Vincent, Monday, April 12, 2021.

Huge explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting

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Customers have haircuts at a barber in Manchester, England, Monday, April 12, 2021

U.K. reopens after three months of lockdown

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The vaccine consignment arrives in Bhutan, in this picture tweeted by India’s External Affairs Minister, January 20, 2021

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days AP

Its small population helped Bhutan move fast, but its success has also been attributed to its dedicated citizen volunteers and established cold chain storage used during earlier vaccination drives.

Tokyo adopts tougher COVID-19 rules, starts vaccinating elders

China considers mixing vaccine to boost efficacy

Coronavirus | Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia tests positive for COVID-19

In a rare admission, Chinese official says home-grown vaccines’ effectiveness low

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Pakistan Islamist leader held, followers clash with police
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Pakistan human rights icon I.A. Rehman dead
Suhasini Haidar

A grim new year for debt-trapped rural women in Sri Lanka
Meera Srinivasan

China extends $500 million loan to Lanka
Meera Srinivasan

US

Officer wounded, 1 dead in Tennessee school shooting: police
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Pentagon chief declares ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel
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China’s action directed at Taiwan raising tensions: Antony Blinken
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Israel says it will work closely together with U.S. on Iran
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China

China extends $500 million loan to Lanka
Meera Srinivasan

China considers mixing vaccine to boost efficacy
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‘China, Russia undermine Myanmar response’
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China’s action directed at Taiwan raising tensions: Antony Blinken
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India’s China policy needs new thinking, say experts

Japan to release over 1 million tonnes contaminated Fukushima water into sea after treatment

Air Canada, Canadian government agree on pandemic bailout

Officer wounded, 1 dead in Tennessee school shooting: police

Huge explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting

Pakistan Islamist leader held, followers clash with police

Pakistan human rights icon I.A. Rehman dead

He was an advocate of Indo-Pak. peace

U.K. reopens after three months of lockdown

Major step towards freedom: Johnson

‘Britain opens official probe into ex-PM’s lobbying efforts’

He allegedly lobbied Ministers on behalf of a finance firm

Aung San Suu Kyi hit with criminal charge

Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with a fresh criminal charge on Monday.“Amay Suu has been charged again under section 25 of

Iran blames Israel for nuclear plant outage, pledges revenge

Tehran says Israel aims to foil nuclear deal talks; possible minor explosion: official

A grim new year for debt-trapped rural women in Sri Lanka

Ongoing protest against microfinance the latest from Rajapaksas’ support base

China extends $500 million loan to Lanka

This is the second instalment of the $1 billion loan sought by Colombo last year

Former U.K. leader breaks silence on lobbying scandal

The comments, released late Sunday in an 1,800-word written statement, are Mr. Cameron’s first since Greensill Capital collapsed more than a month ago, threatening thousands of jobs at a British steelmaker it had financed.

Yuri Gagarin | The Soviet cosmonaut who made a pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering, single-orbit flight made him a hero in the Soviet Union and an international celebrity.

Advertisers spent $240 billion on mobile ads last year: report

Digital advertising grew 8% last year, providing a lucrative market for brands, according to data by media research agency MAGNA

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days

Its small population helped Bhutan move fast, but its success has also been attributed to its dedicated citizen volunteers and established cold chain storage used during earlier vaccination drives.

Run out of milk? Robots on call for Singapore home deliveries

Two robots, both named "Camello", have served 700 households in one-year trial. They are equipped with 3D sensors, a camera and two compartments each able to carry up to 20 kg of food or parcels ordered online.

Tokyo adopts tougher COVID-19 rules, starts vaccinating elders

The vaccinations in Japan have largely lagged behind due to limited supplies of the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only one approved so far

Iran blames Israel for Natanz incident, vows revenge, reports state TV

Iranian authorities described the incident a day earlier as an act of “nuclear terrorism” and said, “Tehran reserves the right to take action against the perpetrators.”

Dubai parts with curtain covers for restaurants in Ramadan

The move is the latest change aimed at boosting tourism.

Lasso wins Ecuador presidency as Arauz concedes

Guillermo Lasso will take over from beleaguered Lenin Moreno on May 24 and will immediately face an economic crisis exasperated by a 7.8% contraction in GDP in 2020.

In Minnesota, police shot dead a 20-year-old after traffic stop incident

The incident, which sparked protests late into Sunday night, happened with Minneapolis already on edge and midway through the trial of the first of four police officers in George Floyd’s death.

Cyclone destroys houses, cuts power on Australia's west coast

Photos on social media and local broadcasts showed downed powerlines, debris and houses stripped of roofs and walls.

More flee volcano on Caribbean island of St. Vincent

Residents reported widespread power failures early in the day, though authorities restored electricity to most of the island by late afternoon.

China considers mixing vaccine to boost efficacy

Effectiveness of its vaccines ‘not high’

70 dead as battle for Yemen's Marib rages on three fronts

Fierce fighting for Yemen's strategic Marib city has killed 70 pro-government and Huthi rebel fighters over the past 24 hours, with battles raging on

Pentagon chief declares ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel

Lloyd Austin met Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv

Ukraine says one soldier killed amid tensions on Russia border

Blinken warns Russia of consequences if it acts ‘recklessly’

‘China, Russia undermine Myanmar response’

The world watches in horror, as the army uses violence against its own people, says EU’s top diplomat

China’s action directed at Taiwan raising tensions: Antony Blinken

The U.S. Secretary of State slams Beijing’s aggressive moves

Jordanian Prince makes first public appearance since arrest

Prince Hamzah joined members of the Jordanian royal family marking the centenary of the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan

Coronavirus | Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia tests positive for COVID-19

The coronavirus has claimed 9,661 lives, along with 678,937 confirmed cases, in Bangladesh so far

Tibetans in 26 countries cast votes for Dharamshala-based parliament-in-exile

The Tibetan government-in-exile will elect its head on May 14

Vaccine inequity threatens Mideast’s economic recovery, says IMF

IMF expects the UAE’s economy to grow this year by 3.2%, with Dubai’s World Expo, now rescheduled for October 2021, key to the nation’s recovery

Israel says it will work closely together with U.S. on Iran

Will ensure any new diplomatic accord with Iran does not compromise regional security, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz told his U.S. counterpart

Ecuador to elect new president in left-right battle

Whoever wins will take over from beleaguered Lenin Moreno on May 24 and will immediately face an economic crisis exasperated by a 7.8% contraction in GDP in 2020.

Austin makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Sunday on the first visit by a senior representative of the Biden administration, whose

In a rare admission, Chinese official says home-grown vaccines’ effectiveness low

The effectiveness rate of a coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac at preventing symptomatic infections has been found to be as low as 50.4%. By comparison, the vaccine made by Pfizer has been found to be 97% effective.

‘Suspicious’ blackout hits Iran nuclear site

Israeli media claim cyberattack darkened Natanz and damaged a facility; Iran calls it nuclear terrorism

LAC talks: China says de-escalation trend ‘positive’, silent on remaining issues

After the 11th round of talks between Corps Commanders, the MEA said in a statement on Saturday that both sides had ‘a detailed exchange of views for the resolution of the remaining issues related to disengagement along the LAC’.

Trump tells Republican donors he'll help win Congress in 2022

A variety of other Republicans are considering their own potential runs for the party’s presidential nomination in 2024.

3 children found fatally stabbed in Los Angeles apartment

The mother, considered a suspect, was being sought by authorities.

Prince Charles says 'dear Papa' was 'very special'

In a statement to the grieving nation, Prince Charles said his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was a "much loved and appreciated figure"

Iran unveils advanced nuclear centrifuges

It comes after U.S. offered ‘very serious’ ideas on resetting ties and was awaiting Tehran’s reciprocation

Myanmar unrest | Berlin envoy takes stand against junta

Up until recently, one of Chaw Kalyar’s tasks at the Myanmar Embassy in Berlin consisted of providing assistance to fellow nationals stripped of their

At least 80 killed in Myanmar as UN envoy calls for ‘action’

At UNSC meet, Kyaw Moe Tun called for targeted sanctions

Toll mounts as battle for Yemen’s Marib heats up

Houthis are fighting to seize the region

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