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Trump era visa ban expires today, relief for H-1B visa hopefuls
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 1 (ANI): President Joe Biden plans to provide relief for H-1B visa hopefuls, who have faced the pandemic related visa ban enacted by former US President Donald Trump's executive order. The restriction that was imposed last June for certain temporary workers is set t
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Pakistan's economic body allows import of cotton, yarn from India: Report
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 31 (ANI): In a major development that is likely to increase peace overtures between New Delhi and Islamabad, Pakistan's Economic Coordination Council has allowed the import of cotton and yarn from India, according to local media reports.
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In a first, Chinese liquor company to set up plant in Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 31 (ANI): A Chinese liquor Company will be setting up a plant in Pakistan, the first such alcohol firm from China to establish a unit in the Islamic nation, according to local media reports.
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Brazilian foreign minister resigns after criticism over vaccine shortage:
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], March 30 (ANI): Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo has resigned amid rising criticism over what is perceived to be diplomatic failure to secure coronavirus vaccines as the country is grappling with supply shortages, Sputnik reported citing local media.
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Cabinet reshuffle focused on gender equality brings welcome change: Oz PM
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], March 29 (ANI): Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared a cabinet reshuffle after backlash against his government was triggered for its poor handling of sexual assault allegations in parliament, local media reported on Monday.
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Thousands flee to Thailand after Myanmar Army's air strikes on villages: R
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 28 (ANI): Nearly 3,000 villagers from Myanmar's southeastern Karen state escaped to Thailand on Sunday after the army conducted air attacks on an area held by an ethnic group, Sky News reported citing the local media reports.
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Myanmar protesters join 'silent strike' in solidarity with lives lost in c
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Mandalay [Myanmar] March 25 (ANI): Protestors in Myanmar on Wednesday had called for a "silent strike" and photos from local media showed empty streets and deserted roads in the country.
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Several people injured as Avalanche hits central Japan
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 14 (ANI/Sputnik): An avalanche occurred in the Nagano prefecture in central Japan on Sunday morning, injuring several skiers, local media reported.
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Huge explosions rock Equatorial Guinea's Bata city; 300 injured
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Malabo [Equatorial Guinea], March 8 (ANI): Several explosions rocked the port city of Bata in Equatorial Guinea, according to local media reports.
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11 more protesters killed in Myanmar as military intensifies crackdown on
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], March 3 (ANI): At least 11 more people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday as the security forces have heavily intensified the crackdown on protests against last month's military coup, local media reported.
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At least 15 people killed in car crash near US-Mexico border
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Los Angeles [US] March 3 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 15 people were killed in a traffic collision Tuesday morning near U.S.-Mexico border in Southern California, local media reported.
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Amid rising tensions, China suspends pineapples import from Taiwan
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 27 (ANI): Stepping up its economic pressure against the Taiwanese government, China has abruptly suspended imports of pineapples from Taiwan, local media reported.
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