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Covid variant cases shoot up in Canada

Health experts in Canada have already warned of a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic after variants of the virus were reported across the country As variant cases increase, overall Covid-19 numbers

February 25, 2021

-Top News·Canada News

Tanden’s confirmation vote postponed

Neera Tanden is the only Indian American to have appeared for confirmation hearings before Senate committees Cabinet members and other senior officials have to be confirmed by the Senate and before that

February 25, 2021

-Top News·USA

Biden to bolster US supply chains

Each key sector will undergo 100 day review to find vulnerabilities and weaknesses Supply chain issues faced at the onset of the Covid-19 and shortfall of personal protective equipment felt at that

February 24, 2021

-Top News·USA

GCC seeks to join Iran nuke deal talks

Change of strategies loom for Middle East as GCC calls for participation in Iran nuke deals Hajraf made the demand during his meeting with the Ambassadors of the European Union in Riyadh

February 24, 2021

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Malaysia sends back Myanmar migrants

The Malaysian High Court on February 23 granted a temporary stay on the deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals in custody to allow judicial review Rights organisations say the group includes some ethnic

February 24, 2021

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Taliban bars sheltering foreigners

Taliban takes first step as Doha talks resume The group has warned its members that anyone who makes such an attempt will be removed from their assignments and their group will be

February 24, 2021

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Pakistan offers $15mn LoC to Sri Lanka

Imran’s visit opens new chapter in the history of Pak-Lanka ties Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunwardena has said that Imran Khan’s visit will help strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation….reports Asian Lite

February 24, 2021

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Biden picks Kiran Ahuja to head OPM

Biden has either nominated or named at least 20 Indian Americans to key roles till now As a member of Biden’s transition team, she was in charge of ensuring a smooth move

February 24, 2021

-Top News·USA

Rohingya vessel drifts into Indian territory

The boat has a satphone and the crew confirmed to humanitarian group ‘Arakan Project’ the presence of 65 Rohingya women and girls, five children below the age of 2 and 20 men….reports

February 23, 2021

Asia News

Govt ultimatum to people amid Maha Covid spike

A day after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray served an ultimatum of 8-10 days to the people, Health Minister Rajesh Tope urged people to understand and cooperate with the government since the state

February 23, 2021

India News·Maharashtra