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UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto

World Published 18 Feb, 2024 08:34pm

UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto

Talks between the U.S., Egypt, Israel and Qatar are on to seek a pause in the war

Saudi Arabia announces jail sentence for seeking donation during Hajj season

World Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:06pm

Saudi Arabia announces jail sentence for seeking donation during Hajj season

Authorities say violators could face up to seven-year prison time

Malaysian researchers use mirrors to increase solar panels’ power yield

Technology Published 18 Feb, 2024 02:42pm

Malaysian researchers use mirrors to increase solar panels’ power yield

They claim to maximise efficiency of PVs using reflectors

German state begins paying refugees €185 through cash cards

Life & Style Published 18 Feb, 2024 12:58pm

German state begins paying refugees €185 through cash cards

They will be able to buy items needed in everyday life

US threatens to block new UN Security Council vote on Gaza

World Published 18 Feb, 2024 11:45am

US threatens to block new UN Security Council vote on Gaza

US President Biden working with Israeli PM Netanyahu and leaders of Egypt, Qatar on hostage deal, says envoy

Pakistani murder suspect probed for killing cellmate in Spain

World Published 18 Feb, 2024 09:10am

Pakistani murder suspect probed for killing cellmate in Spain

42-year-old, identified only as Dilawar is held at Estremera prison outside Madrid

Afghanistan special envoys to meet in Doha

World Published 18 Feb, 2024 09:00am

Afghanistan special envoys to meet in Doha

Two-day meeting will be hosted by UN secretary general

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