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June 13, 2024 3:37 PM

US expands Russia sanctions, targets chips sent via China

The United States on Wednesday dramatically broadened sanctions on Russia, including by targeting China-based companies selling semiconductors to Moscow, as part of an effort to undercut the Russian military machine waging war on Ukraine. Among t...

June 13, 2024 3:26 PM

From northwest to east China, parched regions face drought

Weeks of scarce rainfall in parts of China, coupled with sweltering heat, has brought drought to several provinces, prompting alerts and actions from authorities to minimise the impact on agriculture, and water and energy supplies. Temperatures this...

June 13, 2024 3:18 PM

Israeli forces thrust deeper into Rafah as diplomacy falters

Israeli tanks advanced deeper into the western area of Rafah, amid one of the worst nights of bombardment from air, ground, and sea, forcing many families to flee their homes and tents under darkness, residents said on Thursday. Residents said t...

June 13, 2024 12:42 PM

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, the health ministry said on Thursday, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death. The second person who died was a 38-year-old man. He was admitted to a hos...

June 13, 2024 11:59 AM

PM Modi departs for Italy today to attend G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Italy on Thursday to attend the G7 annual summit, marking his first trip abroad after assuming office for the third consecutive term. India has been invited as an Outreach Country to the summit, being held in...

June 13, 2024 11:09 AM

Indian stock market hits fresh record highs

The Indian stock market surged to new record highs on Thursday, boosted by easing retail inflation in both India and the US, and expectations that the US Federal Reserve might cut interest rates soon.   The Sensex gained 379.66 points, or 0.50%, t...

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