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Global Covid cases top 497 million

Shawdesh desk: The overall number of Covid cases has now surpassed 497 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU),

Pakistan Supreme Court resumes crucial hearing to decide fate of Imran Khan

Shawdesh Desk: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday resumed the crucial hearing on the dismissal of a no-confidence vote against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan through a controversial ruling by the

Ukraine seeks arms from NATO as fight looms on eastern front

Shawdesh Desk: Ukraine was bracing to battle for control of its industrial east and appealing for more help from the West after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of

Sri Lanka president won’t resign despite growing protests

Shawdesh Desk: Sri Lanka’s president will not step down and instead will face the country’s political and economic crisis, a key government minister said Wednesday despite continuing large protests that

Turkey court confirms transfer of Khashoggi murder trial to Saudis

Shawdesh desk: A Turkish court on Thursday confirmed a halt to the trial in absentia of 26 suspects linked to the killing of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi and its transfer

Sri Lankan ruling party loses majority in parliament

Shawdesh Desk: The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) lost parliament majority as 42 members of parliament (MPs) on Tuesday announced they would sit independently. Among the 42 MPs, 14

Global Covid cases near 494 million

Shawdesh desk: The overall number of Covid cases is now fast approaching 494 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to Johns Hopkins University

Sri Lanka’s new finance minister quits after one day

Shawdesh DEsk: Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ali Sabry resigned Tuesday just a day after he was appointed to the post by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as the island nation suffers a