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Russia labels reporters foreign agents after Nobel award

Hours after independent editor Dmitry Muratov was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Russian authorities have designated several publications and…

Hungary agrees to global tax deal: Finance Minister Mihaly Varga

A global push to enact a minimum international tax on big corporations moved closer to reality on Friday as one of the last holdouts, Hungary, agreed…

Zugacoin begins swapping to other cryptocurrencies in the world

Zugacoin, the first crypocurrency in Africa and has achieved maximum success has started swapping to other cryptocurrencies in the world.

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Global Village Idiot: Seat belts on please... how sustainable aviation is lining up a post-Covid take-off

This is a busy year. A busy, busy year. Not for me, but for the aviation industry in general, for Indian aviation in particular and definitely for…

5 overnight developments from around the globe

Here is a round-up of the top developments around the world today.

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Japan earthquake: Number of injured in Greater Tokyo area rises to 32

New Delhi: The number of injured people as a result of a powerful earthquake in Japan`s Greater Tokyo Area has grown to 32, media reported on…

Amid rise in tensions with China Taiwan says it does not seek military confrontation

Taipei: Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, amid…

Brazil in talks with Pfizer to buy 150 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Brasilia: Brazil is in talks to buy up to 150 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for next year, according to a document sent by the…