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Miracle baby of the tsunami: A story of hope and resilience
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Twenty years ago, on December 26, 2004, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands faced one of the deadliest natural disasters in history - the Indian Ocean tsunami. Amid the chaos and devastation, a story of hope emerged aboard the rescue ship INS Gadival, which was evacuating survivors from the isla
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Gaza deadliest region for media professionals, China remains leading priso
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Thursday published a report, highlighting an alarming surge in violence against journalists, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza, which has become the deadliest region for media professionals. Meanwhile, China remains the leading prison for journal
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Keshav Maharaj establishes himself as one of South Africa's deadliest bowl
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
South Africa's seasoned spinner Keshav Maharaj established himself as one of the most deadliest bowlers for the Proteas in the fourth innings of a Test match after his match-winning spell in the second match against Sri Lanka.
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Pakistan: 245 killed, 257 injured in 'terror attacks'; November deadliest
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
At least 245 people, including 68 security personnel, were killed in a series of terrorist attacks and clashes across Pakistan in November, said Dawn, citing a report by the Islamabad-based think tank, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), released on Sunday.
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"Myanmar is now the deadliest country for landmine casualties": United Nat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Myanmar has become the world's deadliest country for landmine casualties, with a staggering 1,052 civilian casualties recorded in 2023 alone, surpassing all other nations. The situation is particularly dire for children, who account for over 20 per cent of the casualties, the UN said.
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2024 becomes deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel: UN Relief Chi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database.
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Spain floods claim over 200 lives, Valencia hardest hit
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Spain reels from its deadliest natural disaster in decades as catastrophic floods claim at least 205 lives, with 202 fatalities reported in the hardest-hit region of Valencia, according to regional emergency services.
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2024 deadliest year for Pakistan journalists: Report
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Freedom Network's "Impunity Report 2024" reported that the year 2024 emerged as one of the deadliest years for Pakistan after multiple target killings with the government doing little to save mediapersons.
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Seven killed in Israel after Hezbollah targets Metula, Haifa
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Hezbollah's rocket attacks on northern Israel have resulted in the loss of seven lives in agricultural fields near Metula and Haifa, marking one of the deadliest days for Israeli civilians in months, according to a report by Times of Israel.
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August deadliest month in Balochistan in six years, reports say
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to PICSS, there has been a 'dangerous increase' in anti-government violence in Pakistan during August, making it the most turbulent month in this period, with Balochistan recording the highest number of deaths
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Study team finds method for early detection of pancreatic cancer
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mostly because it is discovered much later in life, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of the disease. For screens aimed at early detection, the current markers are too ambiguous and insensitive. Now, a study team has published a novel technique in the journal Angewandte Chemie
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'Hezbollah will pay the price,' vows Israel after 12 children killed in ro
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Hezbollah has "firmly" denied the allegations that it was behind the strike, the deadliest to hit Israel or Israeli-controlled territory since the October 7 attacks.
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