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Category: The World

Sri Lankan fishing vessel taken into custody in Kerala
LocalThe World

Sri Lankan fishing vessel taken into custody in Kerala

A Sri Lankan fishing vessel carrying 300 Kg of, 05 AK-47 rifles and 1,000 rounds of ammunition have been taken…

byAyman Ameer31/03/2021
Suez Canal blockage recap
Main StoryThe World

Suez Canal blockage recap

After combined efforts from crews from around the world the Suez Canal blockage comes to an end. The 224,000-ton vessel…

byAyman Ameer29/03/2021
Ever Given re-floated
The World

Ever Given re-floated

After almost a week, the Ever Given has been successfully re-floated last night (Mar 28). The MV Ever Given was…

byAyman Ameer29/03/2021
Several injured in suicide blast in Indonesian Church
Main StoryThe World

Several injured in suicide blast in Indonesian Church

Waves of terror spread through Indonesia as a blast outside a Catholic church in Makassar today (28) injures 14. The…

byAyman Ameer28/03/2021
Sachin Tendulkar tests CV-19 positive
SPORTSThe World

Sachin Tendulkar tests CV-19 positive

Former Indian Cricket Captain Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for Covid-19. “Sachin has got himself tested and the report has…

byAyman Ameer27/03/2021
World’s largest painting raises £45m for children’s charities
The World

World’s largest painting raises £45m for children’s charities

British artist Sacha Jafri created the world’s largest painting which sold for £45m to raise funds for children’s charities. He…

byAyman Ameer27/03/2021
Stillbirth and miscarriages: NZ to allow bereavement leave
The World

Stillbirth and miscarriages: NZ to allow bereavement leave

Under a new law approved by the parliament, couples in New Zealand who have a miscarriage or stillbirth will be…

byAyman Ameer26/03/202126/03/2021
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
The World

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan

Yesterday (25) North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, said the US and Japan. This comes…

byAyman Ameer26/03/2021
Could the Suez canal block hit global supply chains?
Main StoryThe World

Could the Suez canal block hit global supply chains?

A container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a “beached whale” sent new shockwaves through global trade on Thursday (25).…

byAdmin26/03/202126/03/2021
India temporarily halts export of Oxford jab
The World

India temporarily halts export of Oxford jab

India has placed a temporary hold on all exports of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Officials say the ‘temporary squeeze’ will…

byAyman Ameer25/03/2021

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