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Avenge The Dinosaurs, Musk Tells NASA
Avenge The Dinosaurs, Musk Tells NASA

Asteroids which have been hitting the Earth for billions of years are believed to be a reason behind the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

Cryptocurrency
After India, US Regulators To Mull Over Crypto Risks In 2022

In India, the upcoming Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India.

Magdalena Anderssont
Sweden's First Female PM Resigns Hours After Appointment

Andersson, who since 2014 has served as the finance minister under former Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, said that she could lead the country with the opposition's budget, describing it as requiring only minor tweaks.

257 Afghan Media Outlets Shut Since Taliban Takeover
257 Afghan Media Outlets Shut Since Taliban Takeover

Reports have also revealed that during the 100 days of Taliban rule, six reporters have lost their lives in various incidents including attacks by unknown armed men, explosions, suicide and traffic incidents.

Vladimir Putin
Putin's Visit To India Clouds Timing Of India-US Ministerial Dialogue

Putin is expected to be in India early next month along with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu and, according to media reports, India and Russia plan to launch their version of 2+2 ministerial meetings at that time.

Have Not Made Determination Yet On Potential CAATSA Waiver To India On S400: US
Have Not Made Determination Yet On Potential CAATSA Waiver To India On S400: US

Last month, US Senators and India Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Warner and John Cornyn sent a letter to President Joe Biden encouraging him to waive CAATSA sanctions against India for buying military arms from Russia.

Pak Police Refuse To Implicate Intel Agencies, Military Forces For Enforced Disappearances
Pak Police Refuse To Implicate Intel Agencies, Military Forces For Enforced Disappearances

Pakistan is yet to accede to the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances (CPED), despite the Minister of Human Rights, Shireen Mazari, stating that the government wants to sign the convention.

Tightened Covid Curbs Spark Protests, Riots Across Europe
Tightened Covid Curbs Spark Protests, Riots Across Europe

The level of concern for the situation in the EU was rated at 8.3 of 10, or "very high" on November 19 by the European Center for Disease prevention and Control (ECDC).

Amina Mohammed
UN Deputy Chief Calls For Renewed Global Action Against Human Trafficking

Trafficking survivors in many countries have encountered greater difficulties in accessing shelter, food, health care, legal aid and other essential services. At the same time, law enforcement authorities face additional challenges in detecting human trafficking, in view of pandemic-related restrictions on travel and movement, she noted.

Hindus In Pakistan To Pay Fines Imposed On Karak Temple Attackers
Hindus In Pakistan To Pay Fines Imposed On Karak Temple Attackers

The district administration had already sent notices to these 123 people to pay their share of the fine on October 26. A list of the properties of these people has also been prepared, as it has been decided to confiscate their moveable and immovable properties in case they fail to pay the amount.

Taliban Bans Women From Appearing In TV Dramas
Taliban Bans Women From Appearing In TV Dramas

Comedy and entertainment shows that insult religion or may be considered offensive to Afghans are also forbidden.

Australia Announces Easing Of Travel Restrictions
Australia Announces Easing Of Travel Restrictions From December 1

The Australian government said the return of skilled workers and international students to Australia will further cement the country's economic recovery and support the education sector.

N.Korea Calls For 'Glorification' Of Kim Jong-Un's Era
N.Korea Calls For 'Glorification' Of Kim Jong-Un's Era

The conference took place as North Korea has been continuing to elevate Kim's political status ahead of the 10th anniversary of Kim Jong-un's leadership.

Houthis Claim Launching 14 Bomb-Laden Drones Against Saudi Airports, Aramco Refineries
Houthis Claim Launching 14 Bomb-Laden Drones Against Saudi Airports, Aramco Refineries

The Iran-backed Houthi militia has recently intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks.

N.Korea Denounces UN Resolution Against Human Rights Abuses
N.Korea Denounces UN Resolution Against Human Rights Abuses

North Korea has long been accused of grave human rights abuses, ranging from holding hundreds of thousands of political prisoners in concentration camps to committing torture and carrying out public executions.

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