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Spanish airports closed airspace because of out-of-control Chinese rocket falling back to Earth
Flights into and out of Barcelona, Tarragona, Ibiza and Reus were known to have been grounded with reports other regions including La Rioja and Castilla and Leon have been affected, the Daily Mail reported.The measure lasted around 40 minutes, although local reports were pointing to the possibility places such as Ibiza could still face delays of several hours, Daily Mail reported.
Two-thirds of Australians have had Covid: Surveys
The national paediatric serosurvey, led by the Paediatric Active Enhanced Diseases Surveillance (PAEDS) network and the National Center for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), tested two types of antibodies in the blood samples of children aged 0-19, collected between June and August 2022, reports Xinhua news agency.
Seven decades of political assassinations in Pakistan
The bullets fired in 1951 at the Company Gardens, later renamed Liaquat Bagh, led to the first major assassination but, unfortunately, it was not the last attempt as PTI chairman and former premier Imran Khan has become the latest to join the long list of politicians, who have faced such attacks, The Express Tribune reported.
Democrats wheel out heavy artillery Barack Obama to save face in midterms
Common folk are upset with a weak White House helmed by Biden and are seeking the return of a tougher and more decisive Trump. My taxi driver was hugely upset with economic tumult plaguing the country. As he said, America needs to redefine itself again, only Trump can set the nation on that path, gun violence is a rampant issue, as is abortion, even as the economy is caught in a maelstrom.
NATO chief urges Turkey to finalise process of ratifying Finland, Sweden's entry
"It's time to welcome Finland and Sweden as full members of NATO," said Stoltenberg during a press conference in Istanbul with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday. "Their accession will make our alliance stronger and our people safer," he said, noting that Finland and Sweden are ready to work closer with Turkey to fight terrorism.
UNGA resolution demands end of US embargo on Cuba
The resolution was adopted on Thursday with 185 votes in favour, 2 against, and 2 abstentions, reports Xinhua news agency. While the US and Israel voted against the draft, Brazil and Ukraine abstained. The resolution expresses concern about the continued promulgation and application of laws and regulations, such as the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, the extraterritorial effects of which affect the sovereignty of other states.
King Charles III celebrates arrival of Ugandan Asians, Indians to UK 50 years ago
The first major engagement to take place at Buckingham Palace since royal mourning was attended by distinguished business leaders from Uganda and British-Asian and Indian community members, including High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami.
US risks losing talented H1-B visa holders to Canada: Study
Granting employment authorisation to all spouses of H-1B visa holders would encourage more skilled migrants, including Indians, to choose the US over Canada, the study by National Foundation for American Policy revealed. "The US can reap significant economic benefits, ease labour shortages, and attract more workers in the global competition.
17 leaders of G20 confirm their attendance for Bali summit
Faizasyah was reluctant to name the other three leaders who have not declared their presence for security reasons, reports Xinhua news agency. "This is related to security aspects and other things that need to be taken care of before the event," the spokesperson told a virtual press conference.
Israel polls: Netanyahu-led alliance wins majority, Lapid concedes defeat
As the final thousands of votes were being tallied Thursday evening, Prime Minister Yair Lapid called opposition leader Netanyahu to concede the race and congratulate him on his election victory, The Times of Israel reported. "The State of Israel is above any political considerations," Lapid said in a statement. "I wish Netanyahu good luck for the people of Israel and the State of Israel." Netanyahu will control not just the largest party in the Knesset (Israeli parliament), but is poised to return to power leading a 64-strong majority bloc of his religious and right-wing allies in the 120-member Knesset.
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