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Day: October 9, 2024

Elon Musk’s X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with court

Published by Euronews (English) Brazilians are set to regain access to the social media platform X after the country’s Supreme Court lifted a six-week ban, according to a court document made public on Tuesday. It comes after a months-long feud between X owner Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who implemented the ban after X refused to block several profiles the government said were spreading misinformation about the 2022 Brazilian Presidential election. X was blocked on August 30 in the country of more than 200 million people and one of X’s biggest markets, with estimates of

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Pakistan: Traders hold strike against heavy taxation, laments government’s economic policy

Published by ANI News Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): The trader community in Pakistan has been struggling to stay afloat as the administration has been imposing heavy taxes on every essential commodity because of an ongoing economic crisis. Recently, traders and businessmen across Islamabad observed a shutter-down strike against overbilling and heavy taxes implemented by the government. The ‘fed-up’ business community said that, instead of reducing the luxuries that elites or government employees enjoy in Pakistan, the government has been squeezing the general public by imposing heavy taxes. The demonstra…

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US and Chinese troops join Brazil-led military exercise in rare collaboration

Published by IntelliNews In a historic first, US and Chinese troops are participating in a joint military exercise led by the Brazilian Armed Forces, according to Brazil’s navy, South China Morning Post reported. ‘Operation Formosa,’ one of Latin America’s largest military drills held annually since 1988, commenced on September 4 near the city of Formosa in Brazil. The drills, involving about 3,000 military personnel, are scheduled to continue until September 10. The Brazilian defence ministry clarified that the operation is unrelated to Taiwan, which officially went by the same name in 1895. This year marks a signifi…

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“Grave insult to India’s global standing, national pride”: BJP’ Tarun Chugh criticises Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in US

Published by ANI News New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday condemned the statements made by Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to the US and alleged that the Congress leader’s efforts to spread false narratives are ‘deeply concerning’ and represent a ‘grave insult’ to the country’s global standing and national pride. “Rahul Gandhi’s visit has once again highlighted his routine engagement with anti-India propagandists and forces working against the nation’s interests. His actions, along with his efforts to spread false narratives, are deeply concerning and …

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Pakistan: Karachi sees surge in Chikungunya and Dengue cases

Published by ANI News Karachi [Pakistan], September 18 (ANI): Health facilities in Karachi have reported an increase in cases of mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya and dengue. Experts have warned that the number of such cases is expected to rise further with the arrival of winter, Dawn reported. They have stressed the importance of vector-control measures to address mosquito breeding grounds and other sources of disease. Officials from Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) revealed that there has been a noticeable uptick in patients visiting their emergency and outpatient departments (OPDs) with sympto…

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Pakistan: Dengue crisis hits Rawalpindi, 58 more patients admitted

Published by ANI News Rawalpindi [Pakistan], September 25 (ANI): On Tuesday, a significant surge in dengue cases was observed as 58 new patients were admitted to three government hospitals in Rawalpindi, increasing the total number of cases this season to 779. According to officials, the 201 dengue patients are currently being treated in Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and tehsil headquarters hospitals, Dawn reported. The majority of the newly admitted patients hail from various localities such as Chak Jalaldin, Lakkhan, Gulistan Colony, Lane 4 Peshawar Road, Chaklala Sc…

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Pak: Rawalpindi reports 61 dengue cases in last 24 hours

Published by ANI News Rawalpindi [Pakistan], September 29 (ANI): Pakistan’s Rawalpindi reported a hike in dengue cases with 61 cases being confirmed in the last 24 hours, as per ARY News. The total number of dengue cases has spiked to 1,172, with five deaths reported so far, ARY News reported. Earlier on Tuesday, a significant surge in dengue cases was observed as 58 new patients were admitted to three government hospitals in Rawalpindi, increasing the total number of cases this season to 779. According to officials, the 201 dengue patients are currently being treated in Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi Teaching

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EAM Jaishankar’s ‘fruitful week’ at UNGA79, interacted with 75 Foreign Ministers, representatives

Published by ANI News New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded an extremely ‘fruitful week’ at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), interacting with 75 Foreign Ministers and representatives to foster global cooperation. During his recent visit to United States, EAM Jaishankar participated in eight pivotal plurilateral meetings, including those of G20, G4, India Brazil South Africa Form (IBSA), BRICS, the first-ever Joint Ministerial Meeting of L.69 and C-10 group nations, India-CARICOM (Caribbean Community and Common Market) Foreign Ministers meeting, Bay…

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Nasrallah funeral shrouded in secrecy amid fears of being targeted by Israel

Published by GB News Details of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral are being kept under wraps amid mounting threats of an Israeli ground invasion, senior military figures have said. Nasrallah, the militant group’s secretary general for over 30 years, died slowly and painfully as he inhaled toxic gases following a targeted Israeli air strike, Israel’s media has said. Despite Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati declaring his country will observe three days of mourning for the Hezbollah boss, the group itself has not yet detailed when his funeral will be held. His death at the hands of an American-made weapon, accordin…

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Nasrallah funeral shrouded in secrecy amid fears of being targeted by Israel

Published by GB News (CA) Details of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral are being kept under wraps amid mounting threats of an Israeli ground invasion, senior military figures have said. Nasrallah, the militant group’s secretary general for over 30 years, died slowly and painfully as he inhaled toxic gases following a targeted Israeli air strike, Israel’s media has said. Despite Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati declaring his country will observe three days of mourning for the Hezbollah boss, the group itself has not yet detailed when his funeral will be held. His death at the hands of an American-made weapon, accordin…

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Nasrallah funeral shrouded in secrecy amid fears of being targeted by Israel

Published by GB News (US) Details of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral are being kept under wraps amid mounting threats of an Israeli ground invasion, senior military figures have said. Nasrallah, the militant group’s secretary general for over 30 years, died slowly and painfully as he inhaled toxic gases following a targeted Israeli air strike, Israel’s media has said. Despite Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati declaring his country will observe three days of mourning for the Hezbollah boss, the group itself has not yet detailed when his funeral will be held. His death at the hands of an American-made weapon, accordin…

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Despite ‘Threat To Democracy’ Claims, Fewer Journalists Died Under Trump Than Biden Or Obama

Published by The Daily Caller Joel Simon, a former director of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), claimed in an Aug. 26 piece in Vanity Fair that former President Donald Trump presented grave threats and risks to the freedom of the press and, by extension, the safety of journalists attempting to perform their work. Data from his former organization, however, indicates Trump presided over a period of fewer fatal attacks on journalists due to their work than his predecessor and successor. CPJ seeks to “defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal,” according

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