Top 10 world news: ‘Super typhoon’ to strike Japan, Putin isolates himself, and more
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The most destructive tropical ‘super typhoon’ is forecast to make landfall on Sunday, ahead of which the Japan Meteorological Agency recommended inhabitants to leave areas of the southern island of Kyushu. In other news, Washington weighs onIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi andRussian President Vladimir Putin'stalks at the sidelines of the SCO Summit, saying “He (Putin) is only further isolating himself from the international community.”
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Watch: Most destructive tropical 'super typhoon' in decades to strike southern Japan
In advance of a large and powerful typhoon that is forecast to make landfall on Sunday and produce up to half a metre (20 inches) of rain, the Japan Meteorological Agency recommended inhabitants to leave areas of the southern island of Kyushu on Saturday.
Putin is isolating himself', says White House stressing on PM Modi's message to Russian President
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Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Trump’s 'forced labour' tariff faces court challenge as 25 states sue US admin: What it means for India
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Pakistan minister admits ‘system has collapsed’, Munir pushes for more provinces | Gravitas
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'He is courageous leader': DK Shivakumar after TN CM Vijay postpone his Cauvery-related Karnataka visit
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Bombay High Court canteens inspected after judges question Maharashtra FDA's 'selective' crackdown
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'FIR not withdrawn' against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi despite apology, claims CJP
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Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
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PM Modi expected to visit Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as India firms up Central Asia ties
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US move on Venezuela oil bond could unlock gains for India’s energy companies
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Multiple WhatsApp accounts, including in India, are under review for 24 hours. Here’s why
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US signs deal to boost production of Patriot, THAAD missile interceptor systems
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On the day Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him that 'today's era is not of war', Washington quickly jumped in on the conversation and gave its version to Moscow.
Over 10 million kids lost a parent or a caregiver because of Covid: Study
Earlier this week, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the world is currently in a better position to end the coronavirus pandemic. While the pandemic may end sooner or later, the lives of millions have been upended for good, especially the kids and teenagers.
US appeals court rejects big tech's right to regulate online speech
A US appeals court on Friday upheld a Texas law that bars large social media companies from banning or censoring users based on "viewpoint," a setback for technology industry groups that say the measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content.
Teen Rohingya killed, six injured in Bangladesh from mortar shells fired by Myanmar
A 15-year-old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said.
India: Maharashtra cancels Johnson & Johnson baby powder manufacturing license
More than a month after Johnson & Johnson announced that it will stop the sale of its talc-based baby powder globally in 2023, the Indian state of Maharashtra on Friday cancelled the manufacturing licence of the pharmaceutical company.
As recession fears mount, Wall Street tumbles to a two-month low
Ever since the Consumer Price Index report was released, the US stock market has continued to take a beating. On Friday, according to a Reuters report, Wall Street stumbled to its two-month low as fears of a global recession loomed amid a slowdown.
7 things Putin said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke over a range of issues spread across the entire Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. He met with several leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here are a few things Putin talked about at the summit.
France sends latest nuclear shipment to Japan despite criticism from environmental campaigners
Two ships carrying reprocessed nuclear fuel destined for Japan set sail Saturday morning from northern France, an AFP photographer said, despite criticism from environmental campaigners.
The fuel was due to leave the northern French port city of Cherbourg earlier this month but was delayed by the breakdown of loading equipment.
World's top dragon boat competition ditches Hong Kong over Covid restrictions
The most prestigious dragon boat race in the world will go to Thailand instead of Hong Kong the following year, according to the competition's organisers, who made the announcement on Saturday.