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May 21, 2026 8:41 PM
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The World Health Organization has noted that a total of 650 suspected cases, including 144 deaths, linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as of May 21. On Sunday, the WHO declared a public health emergency of internationa...
May 21, 2026 7:52 PM
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Amnesty International has accused Pakistani authorities of enabling structural and persistent discrimination against the Ahmadiyya community and warning of escalating repression. In an open letter to Pakistan's Punjab provincial government, the organisation said Ahmadis in Pakistan continue to fac...
May 21, 2026 7:41 PM
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President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides today visited the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai and participated in the traditional bell-ringing ceremony. Delivering the keynote address at a programme here, he reiterated that Cyprus serves as a natural gateway between India, Europe and the wider Easte...
May 21, 2026 6:57 PM
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Members of the Indian People’s Forum’s Dubai chapter performed yoga asanas at the Dubai Frame as part of the countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026. Held at one of Dubai’s iconic landmarks, the event highlighted yoga’s role in promoting physical and mental well-being, while conveying a m...
May 21, 2026 6:06 PM
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India has called for united global efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terror. Addressing the 11th Annual BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group meeting in New Delhi today, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George stressed the need to hold accountable...
May 21, 2026 5:59 PM
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The UK has signed a trade agreement with six Gulf nations, in what is described as a huge win for British business. The deal with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, is expected to eliminate around 580 million pound...
May 21, 2026 5:06 PM
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Three Indians were among 274 climbers who successfully summited Mount Everest from Nepal's side, setting a new record for the highest number of ascents ever recorded in a day. The three Indian mountaineers who were part of the team that made a World Record are Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori, Sandeep Are an...
May 21, 2026 4:56 PM
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The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled to be held from 28th to 31st May in New Delhi, has been postponed in view of the evolving health situation in parts of Africa. The External Affairs Ministry said that consultations were held between India, the Chairperson of the African Union, and the ...
May 21, 2026 3:29 PM
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Sri Lankan health authorities have reported a rise in dengue cases, with nearly 30,000 infections recorded nationwide so far this year amid concerns over increased mosquito breeding in public spaces. The island's National Dengue Control Unit said 29,589 dengue cases and 15 deaths had been reported...
May 21, 2026 2:44 PM
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Sri Lanka’s currency has come under renewed pressure, with the rupee emerging as Asia’s worst-performing currency this month amid rising global uncertainty and concerns over the country’s external sector. According to the latest exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the US dollar’s...
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