New DNA testing rules for female athletes
World Athletics has mandated DNA testing for athletes who want to qualify for female category eligibility. Reuters reports athletes will […]
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Buddhist gems returned to India after 127 years
A Buddhist gem collection has been returned to India after 127 years. The Piprahwa Gems, a collection of more than
Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September, depending on democratic reforms
Canada says it will recognize a Palestinian state in September, depending on democratic reforms, including the Palestinian Authority holding elections
US reportedly renews Chevron’s license in Venezuela
The US has reportedly approved a new license to allow oil giant Chevron to restart its operations in Venezuela, after
India-UK Free Trade Agreement signed and formalised
India has signed a free trade deal with the United Kingdom, in a multi-billion pound export boost. Under the agreement
Judge blocks release of Epstein court records
A US judge has denied a bid to unseal grand jury material from the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
China starts construction of world’s largest hydropower dam
China has begun work on the world’s largest hydropower dam, which is being built in the foothills of the Himalayas,
Barbados becomes first Caribbean country for cashless bus fare system
Barbados is set to become the first Caribbean nation with a fully cashless fare system. Barbados Today reported this new
Dozens killed in Bangladesh Air Force jet crash
More than a dozen deaths have been confirmed and hundreds of people have been injured after a Bangladesh Air Force
Heavy rains flood NYC subway stations
Heavy rains in the Tri-state area flooded multiple New York City subway lines yesterday, causing many commuters to remain stranded