The Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti for limited commercial activity, following a month-long closure due to a dispute over the construction of a canal. Vendors in Dominican border cities can now sell basic goods, but the export of electronic products and construction materials is prohibited. The border remains closed to...
Read MoreMedics in Haifa, Israel, have prepared what they claim is the world’s largest underground hospital in anticipation of conflicts reaching the city. With tensions escalating in the region, Israel’s army has been bombarding the Gaza Strip to eradicate the Hamas militant movement, while rockets have been fired from Lebanon and Syria accused Israeli forces...
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Read MoreA few community members who assembled at the Shaar Hashamaim — Gate of Heaven synagogue located in the dense Tembhi naka area of the city — on Thursday afternoon said they preferred to abstain from reacting publicly on the issue but instead have chosen to pray for Israel at homes following instructions from their...
Read MoreIn the latest episode of ‘Indian Idol’, contestant Subhadeep Das from Mumbai made a comeback after three years and performed the song ‘Ami Je Tomar’ from the film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’. The song, originally sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh, is known for its finesse and challenging vocals. Shreya praised Subhadeep for his...
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Jasprit Bumrah’s cerebral bowling skills were on display as he bowled a spell of 4/39 against Afghanistan. While his unorthodox action and natural ability have been widely discussed, his ability to read the pitch quickly and find his length is often overlooked. Bumrah’s performance also highlighted the lack of a steady sixth bowling option...
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At least four people have been killed and several others sustained injuries after North East Express, going from Delhi’s Anand Vihar Terminal to Assam’s Kamakhya, derailed in Bihar’s Buxar on Wednesday. The superfast train derailed around 9.35pm near Raghunathpur station. Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after rescue operations are completed, restoration of the...
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the cadre review and restructuring proposal of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) to increase the cadre strength by around 215 in the next five years, a move that seeks to fulfil a long-felt need that had grown even more pressing because of the recent rise in India’s influence and...
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Akasa Air, a crisis-hit domestic carrier, has suspended flights from Bengaluru to Chennai and Hyderabad due to operational reasons. Passengers who had pre-booked tickets on these routes are now awaiting refunds. The airline is expected to cancel more flights from Bengaluru in the near future. Akasa Air had been operating two flights to Chennai...
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