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The Ministry said on Saturday that nearly 1,785 cases have been detected in Lebanon so far, of which 204 are in the Baalbek district in eastern Lebanon.There were less than 600 Hepatitis A cases in the year 2022, Xinhua news agency reported.The districts of Tripoli, Akkar, Minyeh-Danniyeh and Baalbek registered the biggest surge in cases, and water samples have been collected from epicentres for epidemiological analysis.The Ministry called for proper sanitation and personal hygiene to avoid infection.–IANSint/khz

He did not offer clear guidance on upcoming rate decisions, but maintained optionality for additional tightening and emphasised that rates will likely remain elevated until inflation returns to target.Powell acknowledged some improvement in inflation, but stressed that economic momentum and a resilient labor market keep inflation risks skewed to the upside. Importantly, he indicated that ongoing above-trend growth or signs that the labor market is no longer easing could warrant further tightening, the report said.“Until now, the Fed’s reaction function has been largely focused on realized inflation, however, we think this broader approach is a sign that the Fed’s hawkish…

Fire and thick smoke rose above the central area of Khartoum, where major institutions such as the airport, the presidential palace, and the General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) were stationed, Xinhua news agency reported.An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said on Saturday that the explosion occurred in a jet fuel storehouse inside Khartoum International Airport after a fire broke out there, while another eyewitness said it took place near the presidential palace in central Khartoum.The clashes between the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued on Saturday in various areas of the capital.The…

The attackers carried out an assault and detonated explosive devices concealed in tunnels beneath Syrian Army positions in the southern countryside of Idlib, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Saturday.The observatory added that the attackers are from factions, including the Ansar al-Tawhid group and the Turkestan Islamic Movement, both affiliates of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group, Xinhua news agency reported.Tension has been brewing between the HTS and the Syrian Army, with both sides exchanging fire in northern Syria.On Friday, seven HTS members were killed by the army forces in the western countryside of Aleppo in northern…

As the contestants went into the final leg of the first semifinal in the men’s 4x400m relay race on Saturday, there was a buzz in the stadium as India went neck-and-neck with the USA for the finish line.Though the USA team of Trevor Bassitt, Matthew Boling, Christopher Bailey and Justin Robinson eventually pulled ahead to win the heat in 2:58.47, India held on to second in an Asian Record of 2:59.05.The Indian quartet of Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajes Ramesh came up with a superb race to set a new Asian record, dipping below 3…

“The Houthis randomly fired shells and targeted the residential village of Ghousha situated to the west of Taiz province, killing three people, including two children,” the local government official said on Saturday on condition of anonymity.He clarified that the Houthi shelling attack left 15 other people injured, predominantly women and children, Xinhua news agency reported.The Houthi group, which controlled large swathes of northern Yemen, has not commented on the incident.The province of Taiz has long been a battleground between military units loyal to Yemen’s government and the Houthi rebels.The recent shelling incident in Taiz adds to the ongoing sporadic fighting…

The superb all-round performance that led to Pakistan’s clean sweep against Afghanistan saw them overtake Australia for the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings.After a brief sojourn with the pole position in May, a series whitewash over Afghanistan helped Pakistan return to the No. 1 spot in the Men’s ODI Rankings.Pakistan went into the third and final ODI leading 2-0 and defeated their neighbours after a solid second half of the innings with the bat.Despite a stutter in the middle with the bat, Pakistan finished strong on a slow pitch, making 268 with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar…

CBI said that they sold the Air Quality and Weather Forecasting & Research for Ahmedabad (SAFAR-Ahmedabad) at exorbitant prices.The agency has filed an FIR against officials of IITM, Pune, including Gufran Beig, referred to as Scientist ‘G’, and other officers. They are accused of conspiring to favor the aforementioned firm by awarding them the tender and subsequently approving full payments.CBI said that the tender was issued for a Digital Display System (DDS) for the System for Air Quality and Weather Forecasting & Research for Ahmedabad (SAFAR-Ahmedabad).CBI said that reliable information was received that during 2015-16, IITM officials, including Gufran Beig,…

The decision came after the man’s divorce petition was initially dismissed by a family court.The high court’s bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Bansal Krishna set aside the family court’s order and granted divorce to the couple based on the grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife.In his plea, the man had stated that he got married in May 2001, and within a year, his wife left their matrimonial home in Gujarat and returned to her parents’ place in Delhi while she was pregnant.The man stated that he made sincere efforts to reconcile, but his wife and…

“Kudos to the Indian women’s blind cricket team for winning the Gold at the IBSA World Games! A monumental achievement that exemplifies the indomitable spirit and talent of our sportswomen. India beams with pride!” PM Modi wrote in his tweet on Saturday.The Indian women’s blind cricket team scripted history as it won a gold medal after defeating Australia in the rain-curtailed final on the back of their scintillating show.India restricted Australia to 114/8 in the allotted 20 overs and then chased down the revised target of 42 in the fourth over.The Women In Blue remained undefeated, winning all their league…