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Hunger crisis could swell already record global displacement: UN
Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed global displacement numbers above 100 million for the first time, and the UN warned Thursday the resulting hunger crisis could force many more to flee.Efforts to address the global food crisis, which has been dramatically aggravated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is "of paramount importance... to prevent a larger number of people moving", the United Nations refugee chief Filippo Grandi told reporters."If you...
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Scholz vows support for Ukraine for 'as long as necessary'
Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged enduring backing for Ukraine as he arrived in Kyiv on Thursday along with leaders of France and Italy for the first time since Russia invaded its neighbour."We want to show not only solidarity, but also assure that the help that we're organising -- financial, humanitarian, but also, when it comes to weapons -- will continue," Scholz told Bild daily."And that we will continue it as long as it is...
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Fed hikes US interest rate 0.75 points, biggest since 1994
Washington: The US Federal Reserve announced the most aggressive interest rate increase in nearly 30 years, raising the benchmark borrowing rate by 0.75 percentage points on Wednesday as it battles against surging inflation.The Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee reaffirmed that it remains "strongly committed to returning inflation to its 2 percent objective" and expects to continue to raise the key rate.Committee members now see...
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UK 'disappointed' by EU N.Ireland legal action: PM spokesman
London: The UK government said Wednesday it was "disappointed" after the European Commission launched legal action over a unilateral bid to overhaul Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade deal."We are disappointed that the EU has taken this legal action today," Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman told journalists, insisting European proposals to resolve the impasse were a "step backwards".
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Netflix seeks recruits for real-life 'Squid Game'
Paris: Want to play "Squid Game" for real? Netflix is looking for recruits to compete for millions of dollars -- and even promises not to have you violently murdered if you lose."With the largest cast in reality TV history, 456 real players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing cash prize of $4.56 million," the streaming platform said on a site set up to look for candidates."Squid Game: The Challenge" is looking for English-speakers...
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Italy's Eni says Gazprom to cut gas flow by 15% on Wednesday
Rome: Russia's Gazprom told Eni it would cut its gas supply by around 15 percent for Wednesday, the Italian energy giant said, adding that no reason was given."Eni confirms that Gazprom has announced a limited reduction in gas supplies for today, amounting to around 15 percent. The reasons for the decrease have not been notified at the moment. Eni is constantly monitoring the situation," a spokesperson told AFP.
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France's Macron calls for 'new discussions' with Ukraine
Mihail Kogalniceanu: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for "new in-depth discussions" with Ukraine, without confirming if he would travel to Kyiv as several media have reported."At the gates of our European Union, an unprecedented geopolitical situation is playing out," he said after meeting French troops stationed in Romania."The political context and the decisions that the European Union and several nations will have to take...
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Swiss airspace 'open again' after computer glitch
Geneva: Swiss airspace reopened Wednesday morning after a computer glitch grounded flights across the Alpine nation for several hours, officials said."The technical malfunction at Skyguide has been resolved," the Swiss air traffic control service said in a tweet, adding that "the airspace closure was lifted at 8:30 am (0630 GMT)"."Swiss airspace is now open again and air traffic over Switzerland and operations at the national airports of Geneva...
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Liverpool complete signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica
Liverpool: Liverpool secured the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica on Tuesday for a fee that could rise to a club record 100 million euros (£85 million, $105 million).The Champions League finalists have splashed an initial 75 million euros on the 22-year-old with an extra 25 million in performance-related add-ons according to figures released by Benfica.
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WHO to assess if monkeypox an international health emergency
Geneva: The WHO said Tuesday it would hold an emergency meeting on June 23 to determine whether to classify the global monkeypox outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern."The outbreak of monkeypox is unusual and concerning. For that reason I have decided to convene the Emergency Committee under the international health regulations next week, to assess whether this outbreak represents a public health emergency of...
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Amnesty urges India to stop 'vicious' Muslim protest crackdown
New Delhi: India must immediately end a "vicious" crackdown on Muslims who took to the streets to protest a ruling party official's remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, Amnesty International said Tuesday.Two demonstrators were killed and hundreds of others arrested last week in nationwide protests over the comments, which embroiled India in a diplomatic furore and caused widespread outrage in the Islamic world.Footage of bulldozers demolishing...
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Russia slashes gas deliveries via Nord Stream: Gazprom
Moscow: Russia's energy giant Gazprom said Tuesday it would be reducing the daily gas deliveries via the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany due to the "repair" of compressor units by German company Siemens."Gas supplies via the Nord Stream gas pipeline can currently be provided in the amount of up to 100 million cubic metres per day," Gazprom said in a statement on Telegram, adding that the expected daily volume is 167 million cubic metres.
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Crackdown on visa violators
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Kuwait expands ‘open door’ policy to virtual domain
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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos
Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen
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Interior cracks down on residency violators
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
Saudi energy minister announces discovery of multiple oil, gas fields