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UN Special Rapporteur alleges use of torture against Jimmy Lai, demands pr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, has written a letter to the Chinese authorities urging them to address the claims that it has allegedly tortured Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai for obtaining evidence against him, a press release from the United Nations Human Rights Commis
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Himachal: Snowfall likely to halt tonight, again to gain momentum after Fe
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The ongoing weather activity will gradually reduce in the districts of Shimla, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul Spiti. They will witness a significant reduction by 11 p.m. on Thursday, said the IMD, Himachal Pradesh.
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Delhi HC directs Centre to frame guidelines for organ donation by minor
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Central Government to frame guidelines for authority while considering requests for organ donation and live tissues by minors to their family members.
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Hiking trails closed and flood warnings issued as sea of Galilee swells
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Sea of Galilee's water level rose 15 cm during the last 24 hours due to rainy weather which is expected to continue for several days.
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New open-access book explores UAE's remarkably diverse ecosystems
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
NYU Abu Dhabi Associate Professor of Biology John Burt edited and published a first-of-its-kind, open-access book titled A Natural History of the Emirates. With over 20 contributing authors from leading universities and major institutions including Emirates Nature-WWF and the Environment Age
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Avalanche warning issued for eight districts of J-K
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority issued an avalanche warning for eight districts of the Union Territory on Thursday, officials said.
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Poet-diplomat Abhay K's new book 'Celestial' launched at Jaipur Literature
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Poet-diplomat Abhay K's new book 'Celestial' was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday by well-known author William Dalrymple and the Head of the Department of Music at King's College, London Katherine Schofield.
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Dubai Health Authority showcases its 'Mawaheb' smart platform to enhance m
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) showcased, at the ongoing Arab Health Congress, a comprehensive platform that is has developed to improve medical education, research, and innovation in the field of healthcare in the Emirate of Dubai
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Pakistan: People block Turbat-Karachi route in protest against enforced di
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A group of protestors blocked the main route of Turbat to Karachi on Thursday demanding the release of enforcedly disappeared people by the Pakistan authorities.
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Israel's competition authority opposes merger of Harel Insurance, Isracard
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Competition Authority said it carried out a "long and comprehensive inspection procedure regarding various competitive aspects" and determined that the merger raises a "reasonable fear of significantly harming competition in the field of private health insurance."
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Chinese activist's anti-Xi protest triggers swift crackdown on loved ones
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Following his act of protest, Chai said, authorities immediately dispatched many police to arrest his girlfriend and two friends and cut off their contact with the outside world to reduce the social impact of the incident.
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As ceasefire deal takes shape, Mahmoud Abbas lays groundwork for return to
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
An emerging Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza will take place in three stages over a period of several weeks, the Tazpit Press Service has learned. Parallel to this, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is said to be preparing certain reforms under US pressure, which would allow him to
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