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Pakistan’s another regional assembly dissolved

‘If they don’t call the elections we will have to go for a street movement’

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan Khan has held a series of anti-government demonstrations to force early elections.

What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like?

With 396.5 million regular users, dealing with bots or fake accounts poses a concern

Elon Musk became Twitter Inc's new owner on Thursday. Since then news regarding massive staff cuts have been doing the rounds. Some pranksters even tried to hog the limelight.

Malala visits women at flood camps in Pakistan

Nobel Peace laureate speaks to women in relief camp and describes them as ‘very brave’

This handout picture taken and released by Chief Minister House Office of Sindh Province on October 12, 2022 shows Yousafzai (right) speaking with flood-affected children at a makeshift school in Johi, Dadu district of Sindh province.

Russia's Ukraine claims will never be recognised: Biden

Kremlin says the annexation of four parts of Ukraine would be formally announced Friday

US President Joe Biden speaks after signing a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London on September 18, 2022, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8.

Italy extends ban for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

The ban, does not apply to Italian citizens

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COVID-19: UK sets mid-Feb start for hotel quarantine

Travellers returning from high-risk countries to self-isolate for 10 days

The policy, which will begin from February 15, will require all UK citizens and permanent residents returning from countries on its so-called travel ban list to self-isolate in a government approved facility for 10 days.

Uganda’s Museveni extends 35-year rule

76-year-old who took power in 1986 is one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni has won a sixth term in office extending his 35-year rule.

Madrid schools shut after historic snowfall

Access to over half of them remains difficult because of snow and ice

A snowplow removes snow as vehicles remain stuck in the M30 ringroad in Madrid due to a heavy snow storm.

Denmark leads EU in vaccinations with smooth roll-out

2.2% of 5.8 million population has been vaccinated since campaign began on December 27

Denmark leads the EU in vaccinations against the coronavirus thanks to a swift and smooth roll-out.

COVID-19: Germany hits 2 million infections

Surge in Europe’s biggest economy came as countries again tightened restrictions

In this August 29, 2020 file photo, people gather at the Victory Column as they attend a protest rally in Berlin, Germany against new coronavirus restrictions in Germany. The country has hit another grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic ticking above 2 million confirmed cases.

French officers convicted over deadly initiation ritual

A total of seven soldiers, including a general, tried for manslaughter

A French court gave suspended jail terms to three soldiers convicted over the death by drowning of a trainee officer during an initiation ritual at the country’s most prestigious military academy.

China says WHO visit preparations ongoing

Will visit Wuhan to investigate the origins of coronavirus

A general view of residential and commercial buildings near Yangtze River is pictured in the city of Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province.

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