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At COP26, over 100 countries pledge to end deforestation
More than 100 countries were set to pledge Tuesday to end deforestation, which scientists say is a major driver of climate change. Britain hailed the commitment as the first big ...
Census analysis finds undercount but not as bad as predicted
The 2020 census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected, according to an analysis by ...
Taliban: Blast targets civilians outside Kabul hospital
An explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital Tuesday apparently targeting civilians in front of a military hospital, a Taliban spokesman said. Taliban deputy spokesman Bilal Karimi told The Associated Press that the ...
New Zealand Seals off Northern Region Over Suspected Spread of Covid-19
Part of the Northland region,
South Africa vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score, ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Proteas Look to ...
Live Score Updates South Africa
Climate Change Conference: Focusing on the impact of climate change on security
Storms, drought, floods – climate change has devastating consequences. Human-induced global warming not only affects the environment but also has a huge impact on security. COP26 is therefore also focusing on the risks of climate change for peace and
1st LD: Blast occurs next to military hospital in Kabul, casualties feared
KABUL, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- A bomb blast occurred next to a military
GOP push to politicize school board races gets election test
School board races, once sleepy and localized, have become the new front in a culture war raging across the nation as resentments over COVID-19 restrictions and anti-racism curriculum reach a boiling point. On Tuesday, voters
Alec Baldwin shooting: Rust’s assistant director breaks silence on Halyna Hutchins’ death
The assistant director who gave Alec Baldwin the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has spoken out for the first time in the wake of the tragedy. ...
SVKM's NMIMS' Centre of Excellence in Analytics and Data Science opens admissions for MBA (Business Analytics)
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 2 (ANI/NewsVoir): SVKM's NMIMS' Centre of Excellence in AnalyticsData Science (CoE-ADS) has opened admissions to its highly regarded MBA (Business Analytics) in Mumbai. Students can apply for the 2-year (full-time) course till
Ind vs NZ, T20Is: Rahul likely to lead, fans to return
By Baidurjo BhoseDubai , November 2 (ANI): The performance of the Indian cricket team in the T20 World Cup has been anything but satisfactory so far and keeping in mind the fatigue of the players due to the bubble life, some senior players will be rested for
Man with knife shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ shot by police on Paris Metro
A man brandishing a knife was shot by police in the chest on the Paris Metro after shouting that “France is ruled by Islamic State”. ...
Increased temperatures contribute to more cases of kidney disease
Melbourne , November 2 (ANI): The world's largest study of the link between temperature changes and kidney disease has revealed that 7.4 per cent of all hospitalisations for renal disease can be attributed to an increase in temperature. The findings of the
Guyana adds Bharat Biotech's Covaxin to list of recognised COVID-19 vaccines
Georgetown , November 2 (ANI): Guyana has recognised Bharat Biotech's Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine, said High Commission of India in Georgetown, Guyana on Tuesday. "Guyana has recognized India's
Buttler is best in the world, says Stokes
New Delhi , November 2 (ANI): England all-rounder Ben Stokes labelled Jos Buttler as "best in the world" following the right-handed batter's century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. "Best in the world
CPI's Binoy Viswam slams BJP leader over controversial comments on India-Pak match
New Delhi , November 2 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha Member Binoy Viswam on Tuesday slammed BJP leader from Jammu and Kashmir over his reported
Celebrity makeup artist Sandy celebrates 10 years in the glamour industry
Hyderabad (Telangana) , November 2 (ANI/Heylin Spark): Sandeep Molugu aka Sandy artist takes pride in completing a decade in the industry. Having started his journey 10 years back as a stylist, Sandy artist still cherishes every moment of his journey. To
IIDE students win big at the Global Online Marketing Academic Challenge - GOMAC 2021
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 2 (ANI/PRNewswire): This year, IIDE's student team has bagged the 2nd position in the prestigious international competition - the Global Online Marketing Academic Challenge (GOMAC) 2021 in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and
World leaders call for concrete actions to address climate change at COP26
© Provided by Xinhua "This COP must be a moment of solidarity. The 100 billion U.S. dollars a year climate finance commitment in support of developing countries must become a 100 billion dollars climate finance reality," said UN Secretary-General Antonio
Morgan is to England what Dhoni is to India: Dinesh Karthik
New Delhi , November 2 (ANI): India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday likened the impact of England skipper Eoin Morgan to former India captain MS Dhoni. Karthik hailed Morgan's leadership in England's T20 World Cup game against Sri Lanka. He also
Delhi eye doctor performs maximum LASIK surgeries, enters record books!
New Delhi , November 2 (ANI/Heylin Spark): Dr Rahil Chaudhary, Consultant and Director, Eye7 Group of Eye Hospitals, has been honoured for performing the maximum number of laser spectacle removal procedures in India. When we spoke to Dr Rahil about entering
T20 WC: Team India face in-form Afghanistan in do-or-die encounter (Preview)
New Delhi , November 2 (ANI): Losses in their opening two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has put Virat Kohli and boys in a critical situation. The Men in Blue will square off against Afghanistan on Wednesday with their
S Korea allows gatherings of 10-12 people, business to operate 24 hrs
Seoul , November 2 (ANI/Global Economic): South Korea's phased scheme of daily life recovery, called 'With Corona' will take effect from 5 am on November 1. It allows public gathering up to 10 people in the metropolitan area and 12 people in the
Pakistan reports 457 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
Islamabad , November 2 (ANI): Pakistan reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths during the last twenty-four hours, the National Command
InCred Wealth in hyper growth stage
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 2 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Over the last couple of decades, the fast-growing Indian wealth management industry has largely been dominated by banks and a few specialized wealth firms. InCred Wealth has entered this rapidly
TeamLease Services increases stake in Avantis Regtech and renames company to TeamLease Regtech
Bengaluru (Karnataka) , November 2 (ANI/NewsVoir): TeamLease Services, India's leading Human Capital and Staffing firm, today announced increasing their stake in Avantis Regtech, the industry leader in digitization of Compliance Management to 61.5%. Along with
Tracklist of Adele's new album '30' revealed
Washington , November 2 (ANI): The tracklist for Grammy-winning singer Adele's highly anticipated album '30' is here. The album, which marks her comeback to the music scene, is set to release on November 19. On Monday, the tracklist for '30' was revealed via a
T20 WC: Only Afghanistan or Pakistan can beat England, says Pietersen
New Delhi , November 2 (ANI): Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said that only Afghanistan or Pakistan can defeat the Three Lions in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. However, the former England captain also said that Afghanistan and
Over 100 world leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030 at COP26
Glasgow , November 2 (ANI/Sputnik): Leaders of more than 100 countries representing over 85 per cent of the world's forests will commit to end deforestation by 2030 under the Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forest and Land Use at the 26th UN Climate Change
Dan Levy to host cooking show 'The Big Brunch' for HBO Max
Washington , November 2 (ANI): Actor Dan Levy, widely known for his hit series 'Schitt's Creek', is moving from the world of sitcoms into the world of cooking shows. The star will serve as the host for the new cooking show titled 'The Big Brunch' on HBO Max.
Paraguayans fully booked to visit Brazil: “There is a certain desperation to travel”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the
Assam bypolls: BJP leads in Bhabnipur Assembly constituency
Dispur (Assam) , November 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Phanidhar Talukdar is leading with 5,754 votes against Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Sailendra Nath Das who has secured 598 votes on Assam's
Hockey was always in my blood, says India junior men's defender Yashdeep Siwach
Bengaluru (Karnataka) , November 2 (ANI): As the India Colts prepare to defend their coveted title at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar later this month, young defender Yashdeep Siwach; who is a part of the side for the tournament,
Australia Rejects French Claims of AUKUS Deal Deception
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected accusations French President Emmanuel Macron made about a scrapped $37 billion submarine deal. Macron has recently said Morrison lied when abandoning the submarine deal before Australia joined a new
International researchers use DNA to learn origins of Chinese mummies
XINJIANG, China: The ancestry of hundreds of mummified bodies buried in boats in an inhospitable desert region of northwest China has puzzled and divided archaeologists since their discovery. In the 1990s, in the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang, the mummies and their
Umpire Michael Gough withdrawn from Ind-NZ T20 WC game due to bio-security protocol breach: Report
Dubai , November 2 (ANI): English umpire Michael Gough would not be officiating in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup for six days following a bubble breach,
Vodafone Romania equips Salvamont with systems for locating avalanche victims
Vodafone Romania announced it's supporting the
COP26 was inaccessible for Israeli minister in wheelchair
Israel's energy minister was unable to participate in the United Nation's COP26 summit in Glasgow on Monday because the transportation offered to her was not accessible by wheelchair, she said in a TV interview. Karine Elharrar told Israel's Channel 12
Saudi Arabia: 29,000 workers finally get unpaid salaries
Dubai: More than 29,000 workers have finally got their delayed salaries worth SR54 million after the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development intervened to solve the issue, local
6 killed, scores feared dead in Nigeria after tower collapse
Abuja: At least six people have died in Nigeria’s commercial capital of Lagos after the collapse of a high-rise building that was under construction, the state emergency services chief said on Tuesday. Building collapses are frequent in Africa’s most populous
How car shortages are putting the world’s economy at risk
Written by Jack Ewing and Patricia Cohen Turmoil in the auto industry, a powerful engine of the global economy, is threatening growth and sending tremors through companies and communities that depend on carmakers for money and jobs. For every car or truck that
Can supersonic air travel fly again?
Written by Roy Furchgott Despite the promise of two-hour flights from New York to Los Angeles, the supersonic airline industry never really got off the ground. That is largely because of physics: specifically, the sonic boom, the thunderclap noise made when an
How the pandemic has added to labor unrest in US
Written by Noam Scheiber When 420 workers at the Heaven Hill spirits bottling plant near Louisville, Kentucky, went on strike in September, they were frustrated that the company’s proposed contract could reduce their overtime pay. Many had earned extra income
Blast, gunfire heard in Afghan capital Kabul, says witness
A powerful explosion followed by the sound of gunfire was heard close to the Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan military hospital in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, a witness said. It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties or what had caused
Blasts reported in Kabul
KABUL: A blast followed by gunfire was heard outside a military hospital in
Building climate resilience in the Asia Pacific region
Rome/Glasgow, 1 November 2021 - Climate-related hazards are intensifying in the Asia Pacific region, disproportionately affecting vulnerable rural communities. Policymakers must prioritise climate resilience and adaptation measures in order to protect rural
Netflix removes spy drama episodes in Philippines after backlash over China map
Netflix has removed two episodes of spy drama Pine Gap from its service in the Philippines following backlash over
What Makes Change Possible?
The failures of the Articles of Confederation have a lot to teach us about the conditions that make new forms of government feasible. ...
The Life-Altering Differences Between White and Black Debt
The sociologist Louise Seamster discusses America’s student debt crisis and how higher education contributes to the racial wealth gap. ...
Caught Between Worlds? So Are the Characters in These Books.
Three new historical novels introduce us to characters who can’t be in two places at once. ...
The Reporter, the Stealth Artist and the Shadowman
A writer shares his journey following the first-time street artist, Nullbureau, who is replicating the work of the ’80s painter Richard Hambleton. ...
Squid Cryptocurrency Crashes, and Investors Lose Money
The digital money, called Squid, began trading last week for a penny. It soared, spectacularly, before the money vanished. ...
The Supreme Court Should Uphold New York’s Concealed Carry Law
The court shouldn’t take from the people and their legislatures the authority they have had for centuries to decide where handguns may be carried. ...
Lincoln Broke Our Constitution. Then He Remade It.
He turned a messy, pragmatic compromise into an aspirational blueprint for a nation based on equal liberty for all. ...
China urges families to stock up necessities as vegetable prices rise amid Covid
Shanghai: The Chinese government has told families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of emergencies, after COVID-19 outbreaks and unusually heavy rains that caused a surge in vegetable prices raised concerns about supply shortages. The directive by
Explosion, Gunfire Heard Near Military Hospital In Kabul: Report
Explosion, gunfire heard near military hospital in Kabul, reports news agency AFP ...
Afghanistan yet to beat India in T20 World Cups: 2007 Champions lead 2-0 in head-to-head
Virat Kohli-led India look to make it 3-0 against Afghanistan in ICC T20 World Cup ...
SA vs BAN Live Cricket Score T20 World Cup 2021: South Africa eye victory against Shakib-less Bangladesh
South Africa vs Bangladesh Live Score T20 World Cup 2021 Live Updates: South Africa take on Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi today. Follow SA vs BAN live score and latest updates. SA vs BAN T20 World Cup 2021 Live Cricket Score(ANI ) Copy Link By hindustantimes.com
Vodafone New Zealand completes Amazon Connect implementation
Vodafone New Zealand has announced it has completed
From the Editors: 150 reasons to visit Dubai Miracle Garden now
1 of 3 SAYING IT WITH FLOWERS: The opening of the Dubai Miracle Garden yesterday is yet another emphatic statement about the city’s return to normality with the 150 million-plus flowers speaking out in full bloom. As the first day held out, both residents and
COP26 leaders vow new drive to save forests
GLASGOW: World leaders meeting at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will on Tuesday issue a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030 but that date is too distant for campaigners who want action sooner to save the planet’s lungs. According to
Blast, gunfire heard in Afghan capital Kabul
Kabul: A powerful explosion followed by the sound of gunfire was
Minister who uses wheelchair denied entry to Cop26 venue
Israeli minister hits out at ‘outrageous’ treatment after having to wait for two hours An Israeli minister has described how she was denied entry to the Cop26 summit because as a wheelchair user she was unable to access the Glasgow venue, criticising the
Cleo Smith search: WA police examining ‘every inch’ of campsite for ‘disturbances in sand’
Officers also sifting through garbage collected from roadside bins near where four-year-old went missing Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing West Australian police are using drones and aircraft to create a detailed map of the Blowholes
Mayfair casino guilty of race discrimination, tribunal finds
Dealer sues Crown London Aspinalls over patron’s request for ‘females with fair skin’ An exclusive London casino racially discriminated against one of its dealers by allowing a request by a patron not to have black dealers at their table , an employment
US rejoins coalition to achieve 1.5C goal at UN climate talks
Exclusive: Boost for attempts to focus Glasgow Cop26 summit on limiting temperature rise The US has rejoined the High Ambition Coalition at the UN climate talks, the group of developed and developing countries that ensured the 1.5C goal was a key plank of the
Robbers Disguised as Trick-or-Treaters Tried to Invade Brooklyn Home, But Dad Forced Them Out: Police
This crime was all trick and no treat. Two people in Brooklyn dressed in costumes on Halloween night knocked on a door and asked for some candy — only for one of them to pull out a gun in an attempt to rob the homeowners, police said. Our redesigned local news
Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targeting a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide. The plan
Bill Cosby is out of prison. But a juror who convicted him wants to help ...
When Cheryl Carmel was summoned to the Montgomery County , Pennsylvania, Courthouse as a potential juror for Bill Cosby's 2018 trial, she worried about taking time off from her busy ...
The Yelp of COVID: Vigilantes crowdsource pandemic safety tips for consumers
ATHENS, Ga. — Melissa Lee had more to deal with than funeral planning when her husband, Dan Williams, died by suicide in January. She also was faced with continuing his ...
Paris: Knife-wielding man shot by police at Saint-Lazare train station, reports say
A knifeman has been shot after threatening
T20 World Cup 2021: Danish Kaneria takes a dig at Hardik Pandya, calls him a ...
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria while rubbing salt to the wounds of the Indian cricket team, called Hardik Pandya a 'bits and pieces cricketer' and said he was given a couple of overs in the match against New Zealand just to show the world. ...
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh pitches itself as ideal city for businesses; aims to become hub for ...
Creating jobs and diversifying the economy sit at the heart of
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
Amid the arid desert and mountains of Al Ula in northwest
Saudi PoS transactions drop in September from August's record high, mobile transactions up 3%
The total value of point-of-sale transactions in Saudi Arabia fell by SAR
Telkom Kenya signs MoU with Ericsson and NEC XON to expand mobile network
Telkom Kenya has signed a memorandum of
Facebook could not secure @Meta handle on Instagram – a motorbike magazine beat them
Facebook announced Oct 28 its corporate name changed to Meta, but it won’t be called that on Instagram – a social media platform it owns. Read full story ...
Logging to help the climate? Gabon turns to its rainforests
MAYUMBA, Gabon (Reuters) - With its oil reserves in decline, Gabon is betting that careful logging can safeguard the vast wealth of its forests, halving carbon emissions associated with the industry while producing more timber. Read full story ...
After clean spell, air quality set to plummet in India's capital
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Favourable weather
What is behind Lebanon’s diplomatic crisis with GCC states?
Damascus: “We refuse any insult to Saudi Arabia” were the words of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, commenting on the diplomatic crisis that erupted last week due to pro-Al Houthi remarks made by his Information Minister George Kurdahi. Mikati has been in
After clean spell, air quality set to plummet in India’s capital
New Delhi: Favourable weather conditions led to a rare drop in pollution in India’s capital New Delhi, with residents last month breathing the cleanest air in at least four years but the authorities are warning that air quality is set to drop sharply in
Japan eases COVID-19 border curbs, trails major partners
Tokyo: Japan confirmed on Tuesday plans to gradually ease COVID-19 border curbs, but fell short of demands by business lobbies to open up in line with major trading partners. In relaxing its controls, Japan will take a phased approach, chief cabinet secretary
ICC Twenty20 World Cup: Chance for Pakistan to try out new combinations
Dubai: Title-favourites Pakistan will be viewing the Super-12 contest against Namibia as more of a practice game to try out new combinations while resting a few players in the second game of the double-header in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Pakistan, after having
The McRib Is Back at McDonald's. It's Also an NFT
McDonald's is creating its first-ever non-fungible token in honor of the McRib's 40th anniversary. The fast-food chain said it would begin giving out the NFTs to fans on Twitter starting Nov. 1, according to
Iran says thwarts new pirate attack on one of its tankers
Pirates attempted to seize an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden in the second such incident in a fortnight, Iran's ISNA news agency reported on Tuesday Tehran, Nov 2 (APP -
Bosphorus Strait Temporarily Closed for Transit Vessels Due to Heavy Fog - Reports
The Bosphorus Strait is temporarily closed for transit vessels due to a heavy fog,
Uniform curriculum vital for social, economic integration
As the government begins to roll out uniform curriculum across Punjab in line with its manifesto as 'one nation one curriculum' experts are looking forward for positive outcomes to end class division and socioeconomic disparities in the society MULTAN, Nov 2
UK Environment Secretary Says France Released Detained UK Fishing Trawler
UK Environment Secretary George Eustice said that France released the previously detained UK vessel fishing off the French coast LONDON
Pakistan's team cannot afford complacent at any stage during T20 World Cup: Babar Azam
The national team's skipper has advised the players that they have to be at their best in every game and should perform with consistency as Pakistan is all set to lock horn today's evening with Namibia. DUBAI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Nov
Relatives desperate for news after Lagos building collapse
Desperate relatives on Tuesday waited for news of missing people a day after a Lagos high-rise building collapsed suddenly, killing at least six people and leaving more trapped inside Lagos, Nov 2 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Nov, 2021 )
Japan govt to relax quarantine on business travelers
The Japanese government is planning to reduce the quarantine period for most vaccinated travelers for commercial purposes arriving in the country from 10 to three days, local media reported Tuesday TOKYO, Nov. 2 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News -
Lao govt mulls steps to reopen country: PM
Addressing the opening of the National Assembly, Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh told members that Laos needs to consider the steps to take to reopen the country, including the start of services on the China-Laos railway VIENTIANE, Nov. 2 (APP -
US woman convicted in Bali 'suitcase murder' to be deported
American Heather Mack, convicted as a pregnant teenager of helping to kill her mother at an Indonesian luxury hotel, was to be deported Tuesday along with her now six-year-old daughter, immigration officials said Denpasar, Indonesia, Nov 2 (APP - UrduPoint /
Taliban Deny Reports of Former Gov't Security Personnel Joining IS
The Taliban movement (banned in Russia as a terrorist group) has denied the reports that former Afghan security forces joined the ranks of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia) after the collapse of the US-backed government, Tolo News
