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Medvedev stays ATP No.1 but no longer flies a flag

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PARIS: While the ATP rankings barely moved on Monday following a weekend when the Davis Cup replaced tournaments, there was one visible change, as the Russian flag vanished from the list. Daniil Medvedev stayed on top, but the country column next to his name contained a white rectangle, after the ATP responded to the invasion … Read more

IAEA reports second Ukraine nuclear facility damaged

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VIENNA – The International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday it has received reports of artillery shells damaging a nuclear research facility in Ukraine’s besieged second city Kharkiv, but there was no “radiological consequence”. The Vienna-based UN body said Ukrainian authorities reported an attack took place on Sunday, adding that no increase in radiation levels had … Read more

Chile registers 13,820 new daily COVID-19 cases

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SANTIAGO – Chile registered 13,820 COVID-19 infections and 149 deaths from the disease in the last day, bringing the total to 3,202,562 cases and 43,226 deaths, the Health Ministry said Monday. In its daily report, the ministry also said there were 89,973 active cases in the South American country. The 24-hour COVID-19 positivity rate in … Read more

Israeli town welcomes fleeing Ukrainian Jews

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NOF HAGALIL, Israel – In a parking lot under his municipality office in northern Israel, Nof Hagalil mayor Ronen Plot juggled phone calls as volunteers unloaded blankets and clothes donated for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine. “Nof Hagalil is built on immigration,” said Plot, 67, who arrived in Israel nearly 50 years ago from Moldova. … Read more

Five reasons why Ukraine has been able to stall Russian advance

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PARIS – Almost two weeks into the Russian invasion of their country, Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of their foes with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies. Analysts say their performance against a numerically far superior army has been fuelled by a combination of good preparation, national solidarity and Russian mistakes. … Read more

New Zealand reports 23,894 new community cases of COVID-19

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WELLINGTON – New Zealand reported 23,894 new community cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Among the new community infections, 9,881 were in the largest city Auckland. Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 were detected at the NZ border, said the ministry. Currently there are 757 COVID-19 patients in New … Read more

Man kills four including wife, two in-laws over family dispute

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ISLAMABAD: Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in killing of his wife, father-in-law, brother-in-law and another man, Bol news reported on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as Abdul Raheem, shot them dead over a family dispute. Police said the suspect first gunned down his wife and a hospital technician at Child Centre of Zacha Polyclinic … Read more

Uruguay’s century-old Russian colony troubled over war from afar

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SAN JAVIER, Uruguay – Far away from Kyiv and even further from Moscow, residents of the small Uruguayan village of San Javier — an old Russian settlement — look on with dismay at the invasion of Ukraine. At a first glance, the community’s grid plan, low houses and surrounding fields resembles any other rural Uruguayan village … Read more

Asian markets fall again, oil builds on gains as Ukraine war rages

HONG KONG – Asian markets mostly fell again Tuesday as investors try to assess the economic impact of the Ukraine war, while oil prices extended gains after rocketing to a near 14-year high. As Russia’s invasion of its neighbour continues, commodity prices have been sent to record or multi-year highs, forcing observers to re-evaluate their outlook … Read more

Russia to open Ukraine ‘humanitarian routes’, but fears persist

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KYIV- Russia planned to open humanitarian corridors in Ukraine Tuesday for civilians to flee besieged cities, but Kyiv insisted the move was a publicity stunt and people would not be able to escape. Moscow’s offer to evacuate residents was condemned because most of the routes led into Russia or its ally Belarus, and as the invading forces maintained … Read more

‘We have enough numbers. PM, his ministers, chairman NAB can’t run anywhere’

Senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has claimed that all matters related to the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan have been settled. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he said, “All matters related to a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan has been settled. We have enough numbers for it.” “The PML-N … Read more

Lao health ministry, partner to eliminate malaria

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VIENTIANE – The Department of Communicable Disease Control under the Lao Ministry of Health, working in partnership with Health and Population Services International, has received new funding to assist pharmacies and clinics to eliminate malaria in Laos. In Lao capital Vientiane, this work is being led by the Greater Mekong Subregion Elimination of Malaria through … Read more

Pak vs Aus: Pakistan restrict Australia at 459 on fourth day of first Test

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On Tuesday, Australia were all out for 459 in their first innings against Pakistan’s declared total of 476-4, as the first Test in Rawalpindi ended in a dull draw. Australia lost their remaining three wickets for just 10 runs in 3.1 overs after resuming at 449-7. Nauman Ali, Pakistan’s left-arm spinner, concluded with career-best figures … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry dispels notion of any rift within PTI

22 press clubs to get digital studios, labs this year: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has dispelled the notion of any internal rift within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Talking to media persons after the meeting of PTI’s Core Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Chaudhry Fawad said politics within a political party was a routine matter. Jahangir Khan … Read more

Rs. 40000 Prize bond draw: date and venue

40000 prize bond Draw list 2023

QUETTA: The 20th draw for the prize bond, worth Rs40,000, will be held in Quetta on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The first lucky winner will get a prize of Rs80,000,000 while three prizes of Rs30,000,000 each have been reserved for the second position holders. Read more: Rs. 25000 Prize bond draw: date and venue Similarly, the … Read more

Rs. 25000 Prize bond draw: date and venue

Rs25000 Prize bond for June 2024 – Check draw date & venue

RAWALPINDI: The #5 draw for the prize bond, worth Rs25,000, will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The first lucky winner will get a prize of Rs50,000,000 while three prizes of Rs15,000,000 each have been reserved for the second position holders. Read more: Rs. 40000 Prize bond draw: date and venue Similarly, the third prize of … Read more

Gold Rate in UAE on, 8th March 2022

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UAE Gold: Today Gold Rate in UAE updated (8th, March 2022) today 24 Carat is AED 239.00, while 22k Carat gold price is AED 224.50. The rate of 24 karat/gramme no changed to AED 239.00 from previous day’s AED 235.75. The gold rate (22 karat/gramme) decreases to AED 224.50 from previous day’s AED 221.50. Gold … Read more

GeekBench has published the specifications for the Google Pixel 6a

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According to various leaks, the Google Pixel 6a will have a Tensor chip, similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, in 2021. Now, a Geekbench benchmark has confirmed it, along with additional information about the handset. The leak was discovered by the blog MySmartPrice, who revealed that the smartphone would boot Android 12 … Read more

The Infinix Zero 5G is now available in stores and Online

Infinix Zero 5G

Infinix’s flagship 5G smartphone, the Zero 5G, is now available in stores and online. In Pakistan, the highly anticipated 5G smartphone will cost PKR 49,999. The ZERO 5G, which uses fifth-generation mobile network technology, not only supports high-speed 5G internet with a seamless connection, but it also supports faster downloads and greater coverage. The Uni-Curve … Read more

The Changan Oshan X7 is officially introduced as Pakistan’s first Euro-6 SUV.

Changan Oshan X7

With the official launch of the Changan Oshan X7 SUV in Pakistan, the midsize SUV segment in Pakistan has seen a new arrival. This is Pakistan’s first global unveiling of a Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle, which is a significant milestone for the country’s auto industry. The Oshan X7’s launch was also streamed live on … Read more

Netflix has announced the premiere date for Russian Doll Season 2 — WATCH TEASER

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Russian Doll is returning to Netflix this spring! Netflix announced on Monday that the hit comedy-drama Russian Doll will return for a second season on April 20. Netflix also released the official trailer for the series’ upcoming season. The first season of Russian Doll followed Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) as she became trapped in an endless … Read more