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First gun control bill passed by the US Senate in decades

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US Senate

The US Senate has passed the most important arms control bill in 30 years. Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats in Parliament, and the House passed the bill with 65 to 33 votes. This comes after last month’s shootings at a store in Buffalo, New York and an elementary school in Yuvalde, Texas. In order for President Biden to sign the bill, it must now pass the House of Representatives. In a statement released after the … Read more

Karachi: Sindh digitizes the immunization process

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Sindh

Karachi: Sindh Health Department in collaboration with Interactive Research and Development (IRD) conducted a seminar on the 23rd of June, praising the effort of healthcare workers and other partners working on digitizing the immunization. Sindh Electronic Immunization Registry – Zindagi Mehfooz (SEIR-ZM) is a program that has allowed for better data compilation and recording in … Read more

British Council Pakistan partners with PoliNationson and YBQ Studios Institute

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British Council

British Council is partnering with PoliNationson the Pakistan-UK New Perspectives Season to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan. The partnership seeks to create an artistic response to the themes of Pollinations , including celebrating diversity and the cross-pollination of culture, exploring the influence of journeys along the silk road and the history of tea. New … Read more

British Barrister feared dead in Seychelles

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British Barrister

A Seychelles pensioner fears a British lawyer has died after disappearing while walking through the jungle. While on vacation to celebrate his retirement, 57-year-old Peter Clement was last seen alone on the 12-mile Grande Barbe Trail on Silhouette Island on May 15. Searches for helicopters, boats and drones found no traces of previous cameras in two Harcourt buildings in London. According to one theory, navigating the mountainous islands can be difficult if the weather … Read more

Tokyo mayoral victory comes a ‘big surprise’ for a candidate

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Tokyo

A Japanese woman living in Belgium has been elected mayor of Tokyo after becoming famous for her online campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Satoko Kishimoto, 47, who lived with her husband and children for 10 years in Leuven, Belgium, is now the mayor of Suginami with 500,000 people, more than 5,800 miles from her home. Kishimoto works as a project coordinator for a multinational non-profit research institute in Amsterdam, but has traveled to Japan for … Read more

Chinese aircraft in Taiwan’s air defence zone

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air defence

Taiwan has deployed 29 Chinese fighters, including fighters, in its air defence zone following recent tensions and to warn of bombers flying south of the island and in the Pacific Ocean in the largest air strike since late May. Taiwan, which China claims is its territory, has been complaining over the past two years about repeated Chinese air force missions near the democratically managed islands, mainly in the southwest of the Air Defense Identification Zone or ADIZ, near Taiwan. The Pratas Islands controlled. Taiwan has … Read more

Upto 320 killed in Ethiopia gun incident

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Ethiopia

The death toll from militant attacks rose in the Oromia region of western Ethiopia, and new witnesses are estimated to have killed 260 and 320 civilians on Saturday. Reports of the genocide came on Sunday when survivors described one of the bloodiest events in Ethiopia in recent years. Prime Minister Abi Ahmed has condemned the “atrocities” in Oromia but declined to comment on the violence. “Attacks on innocent civilians and the destruction of livelihoods by illegal and disorderly … Read more

Two Canadians found dead

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Two Canadians

Two Canadians, one wanted by Interpol, were found stabbed in the Mexican city of Playa del Carmen in the Caribbean, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Prosecutors in Quintana Row, a resort like Cancun and Tulum, said Monday that a man and a woman were found dead in a hotel or apartment in the resort, and a third were injured. Exact information on their names and places of residence was not available. Read More: In a bus attack in northern Syria, left 13 people dead “The Canadian government is aware of … Read more

Rwanda judgements from the European Court overruled

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Rwanda

Under the new proposal, ministers could lift the blockade of the European Court of Human Rights on asylum seekers in Rwanda. The plan, which is being presented to Congress, will allow ministers to overturn court orders. According to the minister, this is part of an amendment to the human rights law that raises serious legal issues. Critics say the proposal is vague and creates a two-tier system that gives ministers more power. However, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said the rights … Read more

Victoria outlaws the exhibition of the Nazi emblem

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Nazi

Victoria was the first Australian state to ban the Nazi swastika. Under the new law, anyone who intentionally marks the mark could risk up to a year in prison or a $ 22,000 fine (£ 12,300, $ 15,000). Victoria’s Prime Minister Dan Andrews said “no one has the right to spread racism, hatred and anti-Semitism.” Read More: German police stop a teen school ‘Nazi attack’ As in many countries around the world, anti-Semitic events have increased … Read more

Floods have forced people to flee from various regions in China

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floods

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated after heavy rains, floods and landslides in several provinces in southern and eastern China. On Tuesday, both counties issued a flood warning as the river overflowed and the water level reached its highest level in 50 years. A video from the state press shows a car washed in the street and people rescued with ropes from a bulging river. Read More: … Read more

Sidhu Moose Wala: An update on the Indian rapper’s murder 

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Sidhu Moose Wala

Police in the Indian capital Delhi have arrested three new people in connection with the death of singer Sidhu Moose Wala. On May 29, a famous rural rapper from Punjabi was shot and killed by unknown gunmen. His death sparked protests and shouts as fans around the world mourned the death of the eclectic pop star. On Sunday, police identified two men as “two-armed men” and arrested a suspect in western … Read more

Demolition of Robb Elementary School

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Rob Elementary School

Rob Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were shot dead, the mayor said. Don McLaughlin said Tuesday at a tense and emotional council meeting with residents asking for answers to the shootings. He did not say when the school would be demolished. The public outcry escalated after the May bombings, and police were accused of waiting more than an hour to confront the attackers. “I understand that the school … Read more

Dispute erupted over commodities barred from entering Russia

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Russia

A dispute has Russia has summoned the EU ambassador in response to Lithuania’s ban on rail transport of goods to Russia’s Kaliningrad region. Lithuania has said it is committed to enforcing EU sanctions as part of a series of measures it has taken in response to Moscow’s invasion of Moscow. The Kremlin called the measures “unprecedented” and “illegal. Russia has summoned the EU ambassador in response to Lithuania’s ban on rail transport … Read more

Hong Kong’s floating restaurant

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floating restaurant

A pop-up restaurant in Hong Kong’s most famous landmark sank a few days after being towed from a port that has been operating for nearly 50 years. The parent company said the Jumbo restaurant overturned on its way to an unknown location in the South China Sea. The restaurant was closed in March 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic began. A floating restaurant in Hong Kong’s most famous landmark sank a few days after being towed from … Read more

United Nations Biodiversity summit relocated from China to Canada

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united nations

A major UN summit to reach an agreement on wildlife conservation has moved from China to Canada. The UN COP15 Biodiversity Conference began in October last year as an online virtual dialogue. Negotiations were scheduled to resume in April in Kunming, China, but were postponed several times due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A major United Nations summit to reach an agreement on wildlife conservation has moved from China to Canada. The UN COP15 Biodiversity Conference began in October … Read more

Scientists the world’s biggest freshwater fish in the Mekong

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freshwater fish

The 300-kilogram (661-pound) Cambodian beam caught in the Mekong is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded, scientists say. In 2005, it broke the previous record of 293 kg of Mekong fish caught in Thailand. There are no official records or databases of the largest freshwater fish in the world. The 300-kilogram (661-pound) Cambodian beam caught in the Mekong is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded, scientists say. In 2005, it broke the previous record of 293 kg of Mekong fish caught in Thailand. There are no official records or databases of the largest freshwater fish … Read more

Macron to meet opposing parties

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macron

A meeting with the opposition is scheduled after French President Emmanuel Macron failed to win a majority in the general election. Macron’s government is now under pressure to gain support from its rivals to implement its reform agenda. But neither Marine Le Pen’s far-right alliance nor Jean-Luc Melanchon’s Green Left alliance are willing to work with him. A meeting with the opposition is scheduled … Read more

UN whistleblower complaints ‘dismissed prematurely’

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UN

The former UN special envoy for sexual harassment said that relations with the UN media should be examined by an external committee. Purna Sen’s comments came after a  investigation revealed that a number of UN officials had resigned to cover up the criminal charges. Sen said the UN must “act” and accept all the commission’s proposals. The United Nations says it is ready to protect … Read more

Flood in India have shattered hopes and homes of millions

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flood

Ronju Chowdhury described the scene outside his home on Saturday. He lives in the remote village of Udiana in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, which has been hit by a severe flood. He remembered that it was still raining. The water blew so fast that the streets were completely flooded in a matter of hours. When the water entered their house, … Read more

Thailand from drug wars to weed curries

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thailand

This month, Thailand legalized the cultivation and use of cannabis and abolished the fight against long-term imprisonment or the death penalty for drug-related offences. Jonathan Heath of the BBC in Southeast Asia explains what is behind the dramatic change. Twenty-one years ago, I had one of the most difficult experiences of my career as a … Read more

EU preparing to sue the UK over post-Brexit trade

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EU

The EU is expected to take legal action against the UK government on Wednesday to cancel some post-Brexit trade deals. Ministers called for an end to current controls on goods shipped from the UK to Northern Ireland so as not to jeopardize the peace process. On Monday, they passed a parliamentary bill aimed at repealing part of the 2020 agreement with the EU. However, Brussels considers that a return to the pact violates international law. The Northern Ireland Protocol is part of the Brexit Agreement that maintains Northern … Read more

China grants bail to a Bloomberg journalist

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China

Bloomberg reporter Hayes Pan has been released on bail after being detained in China for more than a year. The agency said they had received a release notice from the Chinese embassy in the United States, but no contact was made. Pan, a Chinese citizen, was last seen in December 2020, when plainclothes security agents abducted her from her apartment. Read More: Australia, China defence ministers meet for first time … Read more

Grenoble challenges french burkini ban before the Supreme Court

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Supreme Court

Authorities in China’s Henan province are accused of restricting the use of coronavirus by residents after rare protests. Some say they have been forced to quarantine, close public transport or enter buildings. According to the Chinese press, many are like the customers of rural banks who are struggling to secure cash. Supreme Court in China’s Henan province is accused of restricting the use of coronavirus by … Read more

China’s Covid app limits citizens following banking protests

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banking protests

Authorities in China’s Henan province are accused of restricting the use of coronavirus by residents after banking protests. Some say they have been forced to quarantine, close public transport or enter buildings. According to the Chinese press, many are like the customers of rural banks who are struggling to secure cash. Banks shut down deposits, sparking outrage last month. Since then, Chinese banking and insurance authorities have ordered the bank to investigate. Read more: China … Read more

Pollution in Delhi reducing life expectancy

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Delhi

Air pollution could shorten the life of India’s capital, Delhi, the world’s most polluted city by about 10 years, according to a US research group. The study added that life expectancy in India will be reduced by five years to current air quality levels.  He said the 1.3 billion people in India live in areas where “average annual levels of fine dust pollution” exceed the WHO safety limit of 5 μg / m³.India’s bad weather kills millions every year. … Read more

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Lae, Papua New Guinea

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earthquake

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 134 kilometers north of Lae, Papua New Guinea. According to the Institute, one of the most important international organizations in the world on seismic issues, the earthquake occurred on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 19:09 local time, at an average depth of 172 km from the epicenter. Preliminary seismic data … Read more

‘How to murder your husband’ writer jailed for the murder of her husband

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murder your husband

An Oregon judge has sentenced novelist Nancy Cramton Broffey to life in prison for shooting her deceased husband in an essay entitled “How to Murder Your Husband.” Cramton Broffey, 71, was convicted last month of first-degree murder. A jury found that in 2018, she shot and killed her 26-year-old husband for $ 1.5 million in life insurance. Prior to the murder, Crampton Boffy was a self-proclaimed … Read more

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