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OECD says deal reached on global minimum corporate tax rate
``Today's agreement represents a once-in-a-generation accomplishment for economic diplomacy,'' U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. ...
What is the global minimum tax deal and what will it mean?
The OECD said four countries - Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - had not yet joined the agreement, but that the countries behind the accord together accounted for over 90% of the global economy. ...
Yemen's Houthis seize military base in oil-rich Marib: source
ADEN, Yemen, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group seized a military base from the country's government forces in the oil-rich northern province of Marib, a military official told Xinhua. "A series of attacks were
Over 20 mln fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Morocco
RABAT, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The total number of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Morocco reached 20,047,440, the
Russia Wants To Prosecute US Diplomats For Stealing Backpack
Russia on Friday called on the US embassy in Moscow to waive the diplomatic immunity of three of its staff, saying they were suspected of stealing. ...
Russia Records Over 49,000 Covid Deaths In August: Federal Agency
Russia's Federal Statistics Agency Rosstat said on Friday that 49,389 people died of coronavirus in August -- more than double the official government figure. ...
In California, inconsistent school COVID rules are the norm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a
IS claims Afghan mosque attack, says it targeted Shiites
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shiite Muslim mosque in northern Afghanistan that killed at least 46 people and wounded dozens. The claim, carried by the IS-linked Aamaq news
IMO set to expand regional presence with new office in Pacific
IMO’s Technical Cooperation Committee at its
Bureau Veritas delivers Approval in Principle to the first LNG Bunkering Vessel concept developed in Malaysia
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Intellian signs antenna supply agreement with SES for O3b mPOWER
Following a successful co-development phase, Intellian is
First flying electric daycruiser outsells combustion engine boats – just weeks after introduction
The Swedish tech company Candela has racked up
Maritime market update: gas market prices are at a record high
Risavika LNG index was up 22 %, reaching 103.63
United Airlines workers eye rare legal move to fight vaccine mandate
A group of United Airlines Inc workers challenging the company’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate are trying a bold legal tactic: seeking swift action from a federal judge, rather than waiting months for government agencies to review their claims. Next week, United
Deal reached on 15% global minimum corporate tax
By David McHugh and Danica Kirka | Associated Press LONDON — Nearly 140 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big multinational companies are taxed and deter them from stashing profits in offshore havens where they
Google Launches New Flight Search Tool That Can Help You Fly ‘Greener'
Searching for flights on Google just got “greener.” A new search feature rolled out Wednesday tells users which flights have lower carbon emissions, giving them the ability to choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of
Three US Embassy Employees Must Leave Russia of Have Diplomatic Immunity Lifted - Moscow
Three employees of the US Embassy, suspected of stealing personal belongings from a Russian citizen, should leave Russia if they refuse to lift their
Sierra Leone Abolishes Death Penalty - President
President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio signed a bill abolishing capital punishment in the country on Wednesday MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th October,
The death penalty around the world
With Sierra Leone formally abolishing the death penalty Friday, only around 50 countries still continue to use capital punishment Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Oct, 2021 ) :With Sierra Leone formally abolishing the death penalty Friday,
US Legislators Urge Biden Admin. to Address Role of Crypto in Ransomware Attacks - Letter
A group of US legislators on Friday sent a letter to several top Biden administration officials urging them to strengthen coordination on the issue of cryptocurrency facilitating ransomware cyberattacks WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th October,
Russia saw over 49,000 Covid deaths in August: statistics agency
Russia's Federal Statistics Agency Rosstat said Friday that 49,389 people died of
Iran Condemns 'Terrorist Attack' on Shiite Mosque in Afghanistan
Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned what it called a terrorist attack on a Shiite shrine in the Afghan city of Kunduz MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th
UK jails Iraqi people smuggler for 10 years
An Iraqi was jailed for 10 years in Britain on Friday for plotting to smuggle as many as 21 migrants across the Channel from France in a small boat London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Oct, 2021 ) :An Iraqi was jailed for 10 years in Britain on
UK, US, Norway urge end to east Sudan protests
The US, UK and Norway on Friday urged Sudanese protesters who have shut down oil pipelines and the main port in the country's east since mid-September to end their blockade Khartoum, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Oct, 2021 ) :The US, UK and
US Envoy to Meet With Yemen Government, Civil Society During Visit to Region - State Dept.
US Special Envoy Tim Lenderking will meet with representatives of the Yemen government and civil society as well as with United Nations officials during his visit to various countries in the region that commenced this week, the State Department said on Friday
Islamic State group claims Afghanistan mosque attack: statement
The Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) group claimed a deadly suicide bomb attack on Friday that hit a
International Criminal Court Asks Guterres to Identify Afghanistan's Representation at UN
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday requested UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to make a decision as to who is representing Afghanistan at the world body UNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th October, 2021) The International
Turkey extends detention of top philanthropist
An Istanbul court Friday extended the detention of a civil society leader whose jailing without a conviction for nearly four years could see Turkey sanctioned by Europe's top human rights body Istanbul, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Oct, 2021 )
End 'cover-up', French minister urged over sunk trawler
Relatives of French sailors who mysteriously drowned off the English coast nearly two decades ago, on Friday urged France's foreign minister to reveal all he knows about the incident London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Oct, 2021 ) :Relatives
Pro: Friday’s job report won’t change Fed’s tapering plans
The U.S. economy added far less jobs in September than expected, the United States Bureau of Labour Statistics said in its employment report this morning. According to the Labour Department, U.S. employers added 194,000 jobs last month versus a sharply higher
Joseph Fahmy: ‘Fed will continue to provide the equity friendly environment’
The S&P; 500 index made investors uncomfortable in recent weeks as it fell more than 5.0% from a year-to-date high on September 2nd. On the other end of the spectrum, however, there’s Zor Capital’s Joseph Fahmy, who sees the recent pullback as
World Cup Qualifier: 'Blame me for disastrous result away to Mali' - Kenya coach Firat
The Turkish coach has further asked the fans to let the players prepare for Sunday with a free mind ...
Afghan mosque blast kills at least 46, challenges Taliban
By SAMYA KULLAB and TAMEEM AKHGAR KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A blast went off Friday at a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 46 people and wounding dozens in the latest security challenge to the Taliban
At a glance: The death penalty around the world
While Sierra Leone formally abolished the death penalty today, around 50 countries continue to use capital punishment. Methods vary from beheading, electrocution and hanging to lethal injection and shooting, according to Amnesty International. Here is a global
England manager Gareth Southgate courting controversy again with his views on Covid-19 vaccination
As England prepare to face Andorra on Saturday evening, manager, Gareth Southgate has once again involved himself in the Covid-19 vaccination discussion. There appears to be an ongoing issue with footballers at present in that some have had the vaccine and
Desirae Malava-Ortiz: Missing teenager who vanished near Brian Laundrie search site is found
A Florida teenager who went missing close to where law enforcement are searching for Brian
Travel bookings surge as U.K. takes S. Africa off red list
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African travel agencies report a surge in reservations for travel to and from Britain on Friday ahead of the country being removed from the U.K.’s COVID-19 red list next week. Some companies said they were being overwhelmed by
Turkish court acquits 19 people charged over participation in Pride march
A Turkish court on Friday acquitted 19 people who faced charges over their participation in a Pride march. Police in Ankara, the Turkish capital, on May 10, 2019, arrested 18 students and one academic who participated in a Pride march at Middle East Technical
Lost Horizons
Steve Brodner Wilting garlands. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of October 4. The post Lost Horizons appeared first on The Nation. ...
Hong Kong: University orders Tiananmen statue's removal
The statue at the University of Hong Kong commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. ...
Nobel Peace Prize: 'Journalism has never been as important' says Maria Ressa
Maria Ressa won the prize for her "courageous fight" to protect freedom of expression in the Phillipines. ...
Sputnik Light has proven to be 'ideal booster' for other vaccines: Russian Direct Investment Fund
Stating its readiness to fight the COVID-19 globally, the Russian firm has said that one-shot Sputnik Light has proven to be an ideal booster for other vaccines. ...
Turkey confirms 30,201 daily COVID-19 cases
ANKARA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Turkey on Friday reported 30,201 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections
IS suspect arrested in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's state security arrested on Friday a Syrian national
'Our imagination was violated': France to return African art
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that his country will return 26 African artworks — royal thrones, ceremonial
World Mental Health Day 2021: The Importance of Mental Health Care for All
Every 10 October commemorates the World Mental Health Day (WMD) , with the aim of raising awareness about the problems of mental health illness around the world. This day is promoted by the World Federation for Mental Health and has the support of the World
Cerrado Gold PEA estimates Monte Do Carmo at 131,000 oz/year
Cerrado Gold Inc. has filed on SEDAR a new NI 43-101 preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Serra Alt deposit at the 100%-owned Monte Do Carmo project located in Tocantins State, Brazil. �. The report was
Colorado father gets 48 years in death of 13-year-old son
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado father has been sentenced to a maximum 48 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in the disappearance of his 13-year-old son nearly a decade ago. Sixty-year-old Mark
‘Serving a sentence that no longer exists’: Why a hip-hop manager granted clemency by Trump ...
Donald Trump’s allies and high-profile figures jockeyed for the former president’s pardons for their criminal convictions at the end of his term. Rappers Kodak Black and Lil Wayne received them, along with Mr Trump’s associates like Steve Bannon and Roger
Magical Harry Potter-inspired treehouse nestled in NC mountains on Airbnb. Look inside
Ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a Hogwarts-inspired treehouse? Now’s your chance — but be prepared to wait. “Wizards Hollow” is a Harry Potter-inspired treehouse nestled ...
NC teacher said Black students would be ‘field slaves’ without Constitution, parents say
A charter school in Eastern North Carolina is under fire after a lesson on the Constitution last month turned “racially insensitive,” officials said. The incident occurred on Sept. 17 — ...
Migrants are caught in Belarus-EU "hybrid warfare," and it's killing them
The EU says Belarus is luring migrants and refugees from conflict zones, touting easy passage into Europe. Migrants say Poland is forcing them right back over the border. ...
World Championships 2021: India's Anshu Malik wins historic silver, Sarita bags bronze
World Championships 2021: India's Anshu Malik wins historic silver, Sarita bags bronze ...
Mexico finds 642 migrants in truck trailers near border
Mexican authorities have discovered 642 Central American migrants in six trailers near the United States border ...
Croatia removes from duty police filmed beating migrants
Croatian police have acknowledged for the first time that their officers were involved in violent pushbacks of migrants, after a video showed them using batons to beat people trying to enter the European Union country from Bosnia ...
Turkish opposition deepens cooperation, heaping pressure on Erdogan
ISTANBUL: Six Turkish opposition parties are stepping up collaboration in their bid to unseat and his AK Party at elections due by 2023, raising pressure on the president as opinion polls point to dwindling support for his ruling alliance. Broadening the
New low: 60-year-old British diplomat ‘sexually harassed’ in India
India is considered one of the world’s most dangerous countries for women due to the high risk of sexual violence, according to multiple international surveys, where even high-level foreign dignitaries are not safe. In a new low even for India, a woman
UN ends Yemen war crimes probe in defeat for Western states
GENEVA: Bahrain, Russia and other members of the UN Human Rights Council pushed through a vote on Thursday to shut down the body’s war crimes investigations in Yemen, in a stinging defeat for Western states who sought to keep the mission going. Members
Iran says dialogue with Saudi Arabia on ‘right track’
BEIRUT: Discussions between are on the right track but it will take more time to restore bilateral ties, Iran’s foreign minister said in Beirut on Friday. Iran and Saudi Arabia have been engaged in talks since April with the aim of improving relations,
At least 55 killed in Afghanistan mosque attack
KABUL: An apparent bomb attack on worshippers at a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz killed at least 55 people Friday, in the bloodiest assault since US forces left the country. Scores more victims from the minority community were wounded in the blast,
Biden to restore boundaries of protected areas that were reduced by Trump
President Joe Biden will restore the boundaries of three American nature reserves, known as national monuments, that were reduced in size by former President Donald Trump to allow commercial activity, the White House said on Thursday. The restoration will
Angry Sikhs protest against teachers’ killing in IIOJK
Hundreds of Sikhs in (IIOJK) marched on Friday at the funeral of a teacher from the minority group killed by suspected anti-Indian rebels along with a member of the region’s Hindu community. Supinder Kour, 46, was shot dead with colleague Deepak Chand in
Turkey asks US to buy 40 F-16 jets to upgrade Air Force: sources
WASHINGTON: Turkey has made a request to the US to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets and nearly 80 modernization kits for its existing warplanes, as the NATO ally looks to modernize its Air Force after the purchase of F-35 jets fell through,
Journalists in the Philippines and Russia win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO: Two journalists whose work has angered the authorities in Russia and the Philippines were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, honouring the right to free speech which the
Brazil nears 600,000 COVID-19 deaths
Brazil was set on Friday to become the second country in the world to pass 600,000 COVID-19 deaths, a dark milestone for a government that has been sharply criticized by health experts for mismanaging the pandemic. ...
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists from Philippines, Russia
A combo of file images of Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov, left, and of Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa. On Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for
Xi talks with Japanese PM over phone
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held a phone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Noting that China and Japan are close neighbors, Xi, citing an ancient Chinese saying, stressed
IMF demands Pakistan increase electricity tariff
Islamabad , October 8 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded Pakistan hike its electricity tariff. The demand was made during virtual
Trump gave 'misleading' information on financial state of his hotel in Washington: Report
Washington , October 8 (ANI/Sputnik): Former President Donald Trump provided misleading information about the financial
IPL 2021: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against Delhi Capitals
Dubai , October 8 (ANI): Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the toss and opted to bowl against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 encounter here at the Dubai International Stadium
Rising Media Star and Young Woman Entrepreneur, Zarine Manchanda brings India its First 7-star Cafe
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 8 (ANI/Mediawire): For award-winning young entrepreneur Zarine Manchanda, sprawling cosmopolitan Mumbai offers its residents and tourists in search of food and beverages just about anything one could ever want. From opulent
Afghanistan: UNHRC adopts resolution to install special rapporteur to monitor human rights under Taliban
Geneva , October 8 (ANI): Amid reports of escalating violence in Afghanistan post the Taliban takeover, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday in Geneva adopted a resolution to install a special rapporteur and a team of experts to monitor
Hugh Jackman wraps up shooting for 'The Son'
Washington , October 8 (ANI): Tony award-winning actor Hugh Jackman, on Friday, wrapped up shooting for his upcoming film 'The Son'- Florian Zeller's follow up to his Oscar-winning feature debut 'The Father'. The 'X-Men' actor took to his Instagram handle to
World misses most 2020 mental health targets: WHO
At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting a growing need for mental health support, there has been a worldwide failure to provide people with the services they need, a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded. Released on Friday,
Along the Kama River: Center of mineral wealth
Historian and architecture expert William Brumfield discovers monuments in the central Urals. Usolye. Kama River embankment. From left: Abamalek-Lazarev mansion, Stroganov Chambers, bell tower of Transfiguration Cathedral. June 12, 2011 William Brumfield The
Ezetap partners with Axis Bank to bring 'My Vyappar' for the retail segment
New Delhi (Delhi) , October 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): Ezetap, a digital payments leader, has joined hands with Axis Bank, who has been at the forefront of driving innovation in retail acquiring, to introduce the latest offering My Vyappar to retail businesses in
World's TOP 5 worst AK producers
Kalashnikov experts reveal which foreign made AKs you should never buy and why. In 2021, the AK remains one of the world's most widely used assault rifles with more than 100 million sold worldwide. A lot of countries around the world produce this rifle at
Raheja Aranya City will have a thoughtfully planned temple for residents to dwell in spirituality
New Delhi , October 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): Raheja Aranya City, one of the reputed townships introduced by the best developer in Gurgaon region of NCR Raheja Developers will have a magnificent temple in their smart green residency. The temple construction was
Afghan women face fear, uncertain future under Taliban: Ex-Afghan Minister Masouda Jalal
Kabul , October 8 (ANI): Afghan women face fear and an uncertain future due to the political situation that Afghanistan plunged into nearly two months ago, former Afghan Minister Masouda Jalal said on Friday. Speaking at South Asia Defence Forum's (SADF)
Taliban reneging against pledge of inclusive government: Afghan women's rights activist
Brussels , October 8 (ANI): The Taliban have gone back on their pledges to form an inclusive government and respect human rights according to women's rights activist Masouda Jalal. Addressing a webinar organised by the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF), Jalal
It's going to be pretty tough against Pakistan in T20 WC, says Martin Guptill
Wellington , October 8 (ANI): New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill said his team was looking forward to some game time before the T20 World Cup but the cancellation of the Pakistan series left everyone "disappointed."The Blackcaps abandoned their tour of
IPL 2021: Shaw, Dhawan and Hetmyer propel DC to 164/5 against RCB
Dubai , October 8 (ANI): Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan played knocks of 48 and 43 as Delhi Capitals posted a total of 164/5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their Indian
Twinings and Ovaltine enters into strategic partnership with Nihilent for Digital Centre in India
London / Pune (Maharashtra) , October 8 (ANI/ATK): TwiningsOvo, market leaders in Specialty Tea, Green Tea, and Infusions, have entered into a strategic partnership with Nihilent - a global consulting and change management company that uses a human-centered
Zee5 Original 'Aafat-E-Ishq' starring Neha Sharma gets release date
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 8 (ANI): After the success of the Indian adaptation of Finnish drama 'Black Widows', Zee5 is all set to premiere 'Aafat-E-Ishq',
World records are not only made in OLYMPICS, but in healthcare/ Joint replacements too
New Delhi, , October 8, (ANI/Mediawire): "THE TRUST AND FAITH IN PATIENTS TO SET ALLEVIATE THEIR PAIN AND MOTIVATION CAN HELP CREATE EXCEPTIONAL MILESTONES' says Dr Manuj Wadhwa ChairmanExecutive Director at ELITE Institutes of OrthopaedicsJoint Replacements,
Born Event and Entertainment Ltd launches Curtain Raiser for the Global Influencer Award' 21
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 8 (ANI/PNN): Celebrating the contribution of the digital influencers in the modern era and acknowledgingrewarding them in keeping the industry vibrant, Born EventEntertainment Pvt Ltd is launching the first edition ofMTV is the
ECB Men's Central Contracts: Robinson, Leach, Malan rewarded as 20 players get new deals
London , October 8 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the award of Central Contracts for England Men's international cricket for 2021-22. Somerset spinner Jack Leach, Yorkshire batsman Dawid Malan and Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson
Skipper Rani feels playing in FIH Hockey Pro League will help women's team take game ...
Bengaluru (Karnataka) , October 8 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team was elated on Friday as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that India and Spain will be a part of the FIH Hockey Pro League season 3 after Australia and New Zealand pulled
T20 WC: McCarthy, Getkate, Kennedy miss out as Ireland finalise squad
Dubai , October 8 (ANI): Ireland selectors on Friday revealed the final 15 players that will form Ireland ICC men's T20 World Cup squad. Last month the selectors named an 18-player squad to travel to the UAE, which would then need to be reduced to a squad of
GiveIndia launches institutional giving practice after spike in industry philanthropy during COVID-19
Bangalore, Karnataka, , October 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): The vital role played by organisations during COVID-19 has prompted GiveIndia, the country's most trusted giving platform, to harness the power of collective philanthropy and launch its Institutional Giving
Room to Read India ensures no girl is left behind once the schools reopen
New Delhi , October 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): Room to Read India runs a nationwide campaign called Harkadambetikesang: Leadership ki Tarang 2021 - An influential, two-week campaign in solidarity with girl students across the country and in light of the upcoming
MX Player's Ek Thi Begum 2 crosses 300mn streams in just five days
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 8 (ANI/Mediawire): Inspired by true events, MX Original Series Ek Thi Begum 2 has won the hearts of millions of people across the country. This bilingual MX Original (with a mix of HindiMarathi dialogues) has made a bigger,
T20 WC: Fakhar, Sarfaraz and Haider Ali included in Pakistan's final squad; Saqlain named interim ...
Lahore , October 8 (ANI): Pakistan national selectors on Friday confirmed Pakistan's squad for the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2021, which will be held in the UAE and Oman from October 17 to November 14. From the squad that was announced on September 4 and after
PoK activist writes to UNHRC showing concern over terror activities in J-K
Glasgow , October 8 (ANI): A political activist from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has written a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to show concern over escalating terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza, the
