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14 Killed, 17 Injured In Road Accident At Egypt

After two buses collided with each other, 14 people were killed and 17 others were injured on January 8, in Sinai-Peninsula, Egypt. As per officials, the buses collided while speeding in poor visibility due to fog, following which the victims were taken to a hospital nearby. According to the official figures, about 7,000 people were killed on the country's roads in 2020.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 - 07:56 PM / by Basharat Rashid

Tags: World, Egypt, accident, Casuality, Road accident

Health worker gets vaccinated

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Bangladesh Reports 1,116 New COVID Cases In 24 Hours

In the past 24 hours, 1,116 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bangladesh, taking the overall tally to 1,592,209, with most cases recorded in Dhaka. Around 154 people recovered, while 19,275 samples were tested across the country, for a positivity rate of 5.79 percent. As per figures, the recovery rate is 97.39 percent, and the mortality rate is 1.76 percent.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 - 06:17 PM / by Basharat Rashid

Tags: World, Covid-19 Test, Cases, Recovery, Bangladesh

Courtesy: BD News 24

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Malta To Give Cash Rewards To Foreign Visitors For Reviving Tourism

Mediterranean country Malta has announced to pay $238.10 (Rs 3400) to each tourist, if S/he chooses to stay in the country for a minimum period of three days. Aimed at reviving the tourism industry, the announcement is expected to benefit about 35,000 visitors. Reportedly, all the foreign tourists will be entitled to the uniform cash reward. Notably, the tourism industry contributes 27% to the country's economy.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 05:40 PM / by Ronit John

Tags: Malta, Mediterranean Sea, World, Tourism

Courtesy: India.com

Farmers spraying pesticide at field

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64% Of Global Arable Land At Pesticide Pollution Risk; Asia Worst Sufferer

A study published in Nature Geoscience has revealed that around 64% of the world’s total arable land is exposed to pesticide pollution. The report, assessing 168 countries, stated that one-third of the areas surveyed are at high risk of pollution caused by 92 chemicals used in pesticides. Including 'food bowl' countries, Asia accounts for largest polluted lands, especially from China, Japan, Malaysia and Philippines. Alarmingly, 34% of the… read-more

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 - 03:27 PM / by Ronit John

Tags: environment, Agriculture, World, Farmers, Pollution

Courtesy: Down To Earth

Air Force

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World Air Forces Report: USA Has Largest Fleet, India Ranks 4th

The World Air Forces Report has revealed that India, with 2,119 active fleet, stands fourth among the countries having strongest air force in the world. The list has been topped by the USA with 13,232 active fleet. Moreover, Russia with 4,143 and China owning 3,260 aircrafts have been ranked second and third respectively. The report published by Flight International and Embraer ranked S-Korea, Japan, Pakistan and France on fifth, sixth,… read-more

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 - 11:24 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: World, Defence, Air Force, USA

Courtesy: Money Control

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

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Brazilian Government Repealed Mangrove Protection Rules; Ecologists Warn of Disasters

The Brazilian government on September 28, repealed the mangrove conservation including the coastal ecosystem norms. Environmentalists criticized the decision, warning the government of the disastrous effect on the ecosystem. The regulations aimed at protecting tropical mangroves and the sand-dune scrubland, on the Atlantic coast. Earlier, the Bolsonaro regime tried to weaken the Environment Council by reducing its strength and placing more of… read-more

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - 11:08 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, Climate Change, environment, Coronavirus, World

Courtesy: WION News

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Nobel Prize Money Increased to 10 Million Crowns

The prize money for the prestigious Nobel Prizes has been raised this year by 1 million crowns ($110, 000), taking the total amount to 10 million crowns. The Nobel Foundation said this was done due to the stable condition of its cost and capital. The prize money has continued to rise since the awards’ inception in 1901, except for a cut down of 2 million crowns in 2012.

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 - 01:35 PM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Nobel Prize, Nobel foundation, World, US Elections, 2020

Courtesy: The Times of India

from a Mexican Detention center

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Mexico Seeks Report from US Over Alleged Migrant Abuse at Detention Centres

Mexico has asked a report from the US for allegedly abusing immigrants in detention centers. Reportedly, US authorities are blamed for sexual-abuse and unauthorised hysterectomies in Georgia detention centers. Mexican ministry also mentioned a case of sexual-abuse by US 'Immigration and Custom Enforcement(ICE)' agents. The Ministry claimed it has increased the attention over Mexican-detainees, and will also follow through the diplomatic and… read-more

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - 09:52 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: United States, Mexico, immigrants, Sexual assault allegations, US-mexico relations, World

Courtesy: Reuters

US, Israel, UAE and Bahrain leaders signing Abraham Accord at White House

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Abraham Accord: Israel, UAE and Bahrain Sign Agreement in Event Hosted by Trump

Israel, UAE and Bahrain signed the 'Abraham Accord' at a ceremony hosted by Trump at the White House. Israeli PM Netanyahu and Foreign Ministers of the UAE and Bahrain agreed to establish embassies and exchange ambassadors. The accord also stressed for working together to improve tourism, trade, healthcare and security. Trump called the agreement as foundation of comprehensive peace in Middle East while Netanyahu hailed it as 'pivot of… read-more

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 - 11:18 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: World, Abraham Accord, USA, Israel, UAE-Israel, Bahrain, UAE, Middle East, White House

Courtesy: The Hindu