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IT-Science
Those who oppose executions for drug traffickers oppose building a better county: Sri Lanka president
Colombo: President Maithripala Sirisena said all those who are against the process of imposing the death penalty for drug traffickers are against the task of building a better country. The reasons behind all the serious crimes such as murder, robbery and rape are the drugs, the President said, adding…
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Business
Sri Lanka building up a nutritious young generation thanks to local dairy industry
Colombo: A national program in Sri Lanka to provide a packet of liquid milk to around 600,000 primary students is well underway. The program, under President Maithripala Sirisena’s concept of creating a ‘Nutritious young generation of a nation bountiful with milk,’ is coupled with a plan to make Sri…
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People
11 die, 5,664 seek treatment as sweltering heatwave sweeps Japan
Tokyo: The number of people severely affected heat-related medical issues in Japan has nearly tripled over one week. The government said that 11 people died and 5,664 with heat exhaustion symptoms were taken to hospitals last week when temperatures rose sharply following the end of the rainy season…
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South East Asia
130-year old Indonesian man to perform Haj
Jeddah: An Indonesian man claiming to be 130 years old has arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday to perform the annual pilgrimage (Haj). Ohi Aidros Samri arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in the Red Sea city of Jeddah with six members of his family. He is being hosted…
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Politics
Thai PM calls for strengthening ASEAN-led mechanisms, cooperation
Bangkok: ASEAN must enhance cooperation with its Dialogue Partners and with other countries outside the region and welcome cooperation with new partners in order to achieve sustainability in all dimensions, Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan o-cha has said. Prayut was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 52nd…
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Business
President Mirziyoyev stresses need to develop Samarkand into tourism hub
Samarkand: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called for optimizing resources and facilities to enhance tourism and boost the economy. Mirziyoyev made his call as he visited a tourism center to be built along a rowing canal in Samarkand. The project allocates 360 hectares of land for the complex, while a…
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Culture
Artist emboldens dreams as she creates depth in the beautiful women she draws
Bahrain: Layal Al Thawadi gave natural wide smiles as she took time to explain the meaning and story behind her paintings, letting curious people understand that she cared about her work and appreciated their queries and feedback. The architecture college student was making her debut on the public…
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Politics
Azerbaijan abolishes visa requirements for visiting Turkish citizens
Baku: Azerbaijan has removed the visa requirement for Turkish citizens, both countries have said. Currently, Turkish citizens can apply for a visa at airports in Azerbaijan. In Baku, the foreign ministry said that the visa regime regarding “Turkish citizens holding general civil passports and wishing to come to Azerbaijan…
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People
Beji Caid Essebsi, world’s oldest president in service, dies at 92
Tunis: Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi died on Thursday, the day Tunisia marks Republic Day. Essebsi has been Tunisia’s leader since December 2014 when he became the first freely and directly elected president. A lawyer by profession, he served as interior minister, defense minister, ambassador, foreign affairs minister and…
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Politics
Jordan sinks military vehicles in Aqaba for underwater museum
Amman: An underwater museum, comprising 19 military relics, has been launched in Jordan. Aqaba’s Underwater Military Museum Dive Site offers divers and snorkelers the opportunity to explore military machines stationed along coral reefs imitating a tactical formation, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) said in a statement. The…
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