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Islamabad HC finds fault in conviction of Imran Khan

Shawdesh desk: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday observed that the trial court, which convicted Imran Khan in the Toshakahna corruption case, “did wrong” as it adjourned until Monday

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13 people killed, dozens injured in Madagascar stadium crush

Shawdesh desk: At least 13 people, including seven children, were killed Friday in a crowd stampede at a stadium in the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo, according to the Red Cross

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Maui County sues Hawaii’s electricity company over wildfires

Shawdesh desk; Maui County is suing Hawaii’s electricity company over the deadly fire that leveled Lahaina, alleging the destruction could have been avoided if power lines had been shut off.

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BRICS to welcome six new members, including Saudi Arabia, next year

Shawdesh desk: BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the ‘historic’ admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the

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Global community must not forget Rohingya issue in face of crisis: UN

Shawdesh desk: United Nations high commissioner for human rights Volker Turk on Thursday said that the international community must not forget the Rohingya people or their host community in Bangladesh

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Japan releases wastewater of Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean

Shawdesh desk: Japan began releasing wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, prompting a furious China to ban all seafood imports from its neighbour.

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17 killed after under-construction railway bridge collapses in India

Shawdesh desk: At least 17 workers were killed on Wednesday after an under-construction railway bridge collapsed near Sairang area of Mizoram in India police said. Several others are still feared

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UAE fines 225 firms Dh77 million in 2023 for violating anti-money laundering laws

Shawdesh desk: The UAE’s Ministry of Economy on Monday said it imposed administrative penalties on 225 companies with a total value of about Dh76.9 million this year to ensure compliance

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