international

22 Jun

Ancient Buddhist Town Near Kabul Threatened By Chinese Copper Mine

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An ancient Buddhist metropolis carved out of substantial peaks near Kabul is in chance of disappearing forever, swallowed up via a Chinese consortium exploiting one of the world's greatest copper deposits. Located at the confluence of Hellenistic and Indian cultures, Mes Aynak -- believed to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years historical -- was once a large town organised around the extraction and trade of copper. Afghanistan is sitting on big mineral resources of copper, iron, bauxite, lithium and rare earths estimated to be worth extra than a trillion dollars. The Taliban hope to earn more than $300 million a…

19 Jun

Terror attack on gurdwara in Kabul was in ‘response to insults levelled at Prophet Mohammed’, says Islamic State

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An attack claimed by using Islamic State on a gurdwara in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least two people and injured seven, officers said. On an affiliated Telegram channel, the nearby department of Islamic State stated the attack used to be in response to insults levelled at the Prophet Mohammed, an obvious reference to remarks by an Indian government spokeswoman that have been condemned with the aid of many Muslim-majority countries. Grey smoke billowed over the area in images aired with the aid of home broadcaster Tolo. A Taliban indoors spokesman said attackers had encumbered a vehicle…

12 Jun

7 bodies recovered from Italy helicopter crash site

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Rescuers have found the bodies of seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Italy, nearby authorities said Saturday, two days after the plane disappeared from radar screens. The helicopter had taken off from Lucca in Tuscany on Thursday and was heading for the northern metropolis of Treviso when it went wrong in terrible weather in the remote area. "Rescuers found seven passengers dead from the helicopter, four Turks and two Lebanese nationals, who were on a business day in Italy. As well as the Italian pilot," the office of the prefect of the city of Modena said in a…

10 Jun

Organs malfunctioning, recovery not possible: Pervez Musharraf’s family

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A message from the family of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf stated that his organs are not functioning properly, adding that "recovery is now not possible". "He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalized for the ultimate three weeks due to a complication of his ailment (Amyloidosis). Going through a tough stage where recuperation is now not viable and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his every day living," the message on Pervez Musharraf's official Twitter handle of read. The tweet by Musharraf's family follows after information of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf passing away on Friday in…

09 Jun

Pakistani politician and TV host Aamir Liaquat Hussain died at 50

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Aamir Liaquat Hussain, a Pakistani politician and popular TV host, died on Thursday at the age of 50. He fell unconscious at his domestic and was once rushed to Aga Khan University Hospital, however may want to not be revived. Confirming his death, PTI chief Jamal Siddiqui stated that an employee of Aamir Liaquat informed him about his death. The sanatorium administration said that the reason of the dying of Aamir Liaquat would be recognized solely after the autopsy. Aamir Liaquat was once a famous spiritual scholar, columnist and tv host. He was once regarded for his Ramzan transmissions on…

08 Jun

Al-Qaeda issued a letter warning of suicide bombings over ‘insult to Prophet’

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Central intelligence corporations are on alert after the Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) issued a letter warning of suicide bombings in Indian cities and states to avenge the insult to the Prophet. In a hazard letter dated June 6, the AQIS said it would launch suicide assaults in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to “fight for the honour of the Prophet”. All the states have been knowledgeable by using the talent groups about the chance and they have been requested to be on high alert. “A few days ago, the propagators and flag bearers of Hindutva – a device…

04 Jun

China To Launch Crewed Mission To Build Space Station

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China will launch a spacecraft on Sunday carrying three astronauts to the core module of the unfinished Chinese space station, where they will work and live for six months as development enters advanced stages.A Long March-2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft is set to blast off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the northwestern province of Gansu at 10:44 a.m. nearby time (0244 GMT) on Sunday, a China Manned Space Agency legit informed a news conference on Saturday. Mission commander Chen Dong will be supported with the aid of Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe aboard Shenzhou, meaning "Divine Vessel" in…

31 May

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Kerala airport makes moolah as flights to Colombo make pit stop to refuel

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Sri Lanka's significant financial meltdown appears to be benefiting Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Global Airport. As the financial crisis worsens, long-haul flights from Sri Lanka are being fueled at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Sri Lankan Airlines now prefers Thiruvananthapuram airport for fueling as it is the nearest international airport to Colombo. Thiruvananthapuram Airport, which is managed by Adani Airports, has a huge financial gain from the rates paid for parking and landing of aircraft. Also, gas tax will increase the revenue of central and state governments. But when flights run out of fuel, passengers are no longer allowed to board. But the airways…

31 May

Nepal’s Tara Air Flight crashed, kills 22 including 4 Indians: Last body, black box retrieved

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All the 22 bodies, together with of four Indian passengers, have been recovered from the site the place Nepal's Tara Air flight crashed on Sunday. Rescue officers said on Tuesday morning stated that they have additionally retrieved the black box. The Nepal Army stated that the black container of the ill-fated Tara Air airplane was being taken to the base station. The Nepal Army stated that search for the ultimate body was once resumed on Tuesday, a day after rescuers recovered 21 our bodies from the wreckage web site of the Tara Air plane that crashed in the mountainous Mustang…

14 May

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away

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United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, kingdom news agency WAM mentioned on Friday. He used to be also ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate. Under the constitution, vice-president and premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, will act as president till the federal council which agencies the rulers of the seven emirates meets within 30 days to opt for a new president. Khalifa, who used to be born in 1948, got here to strength in 2004 in the richest emirate Abu Dhabi and became the head of state. He is expected to be…