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Kabul, July 17 (IANS) Hasiba Noori, a renowed Afghan singer who had sought refuge in Pakistan, was killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, sources said.The Afghanistan-based AMU TV reported that the motive behind the killing remains unknown.The sources said on Sunday that Pakistani police have initiated an investigation into the incident.Khosbo Ahmadi, a friend and fellow singer, confirmed Noori’s death through a social media post. However, no further details regarding the circumstances of her death were provided.Having left Afghanistan almost a year ago, Noori had found sanctuary in Islamabad, where she had gradually resumed her…

Moscow, July 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country has a “sufficient” stockpile of cluster munitions and will consider using them against Ukraine “if they are used against us”.“Russia has a sufficient supply of various types of cluster munitions,” CNN quoted the President as saying during an interview with local Russian media.“If they are used against us, we reserve the right to mirror actions.”Putin’s remarks came just days after Ukraine received a delivery of American-made cluster munitions from the US.The weapons are particularly dangerous to civilians and non-combattants when fired near populated areas because they scatter explosive material,…

Washington, July 17 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Indian-American business leader Shamina Singh to the President’s Export Council, that serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade.Singh is the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and serves as the executive vice president of Sustainability at the company. “I am deeply honored to join the group of esteemed leaders that make up the President’s Export Council. From the earliest days of my career, I’ve gravitated toward work that helps create long-lasting and inclusive prosperity for people and economies in…

Seoul, July 16 (IANS) Even after the end of a two-day general strike, some unionised medical workers continued a walkout across South Korea on Sunday, causing patient inconvenience and disruptions at hospitals. On Friday, around 45,000 nurses, caregivers, and other members of the Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union (KHMU) from 140 medical institutions nationwide ended their two-day general strike meant to demand better working conditions and greater state support for public medical institutions, Yonhap news agency reported.But some of them have yet to reach an agreement with their respective management side on details and have been on a strike,…

Sydney, July 16 (IANS) Using computers, playing crosswords and games like chess can prevent older people from developing dementia more than knitting, painting or socialising, according to a study.Published in JAMA Network Open, the findings may help older individuals and aged care professionals plan more targeted approaches to reducing dementia risk.Researchers drew data from 10,318 Australians aged 70 and older. They found that participants who routinely engaged in adult literacy and mental acuity tasks such as education classes, keeping journals, and doing crosswords were 9-11 per cent less likely to develop dementia than their peers.Creative hobbies like crafting, knitting and…

Tehran, July 16 (IANS) The influence of the US and the West as global powers is declining, according to a top Iranian military official.Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Baqeri made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir in the Iranian capital Tehran, the Iranian Students’ News Agency said.Baqeri said global power is shifting toward Asia and the East despite the “global arrogance,” referring to the US and its Western allies, have desperately taken measures to prevent the emergence of a future world order, Xinhua news agency…

Washington, July 16 (IANS) A 7.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Alaska Peninsula region in the US after which a tsunami warning was issued, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).The temblor was epicentred at 54.55 degrees north latitude and 160.95 degrees west longitude.Its depth was 20 km.The tsunami warning was issued by the US Tsunami Warning System.–IANSint/svn

Beijing, July 16 (IANS) Amid warnings of strong wind and heavy rain caused by the approaching typhoon Talim, Southern Chinese provinces are recalling ships to port and suspending ferry services. Talim, the 4th typhoon of this year, is forecast to come ashore near Wenchang of Hainan Province and Taishan of Guangdong Province on Monday evening, according to the Hainan Meteorological Service.Currently classified as a severe tropical storm, Talim is forecast to strengthen into a typhoon or a severe typhoon upon landfall, it said.The Hainan Meteorological Service on Sunday morning upgraded the emergency response for typhoons from Level-IV to Level-III, predicting…

Lahore, July 15 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared before a joint investigation team (JIT) probing the May 9 incidents during which he warned them of consequences for actions taken against his party PTI, sources said on Saturday. The former premier was interrogated by a six-member panel comprising a DIG, SSP and 4 SPs for an hour at the DIG Investigation headquarters for his alleged role in the attacks on the Corps Commander House (Jinnah House) and other military installations in the city, The News reported..“I will make a comeback and you will have to answer for all your…

Rome, July 15 (IANS) Authorities in Italy on Saturday issued red alerts in 16 cities due to blistering heat waves that continue to bake much of southern Europe.The alerts, which indicate risks even for healthy people, apply to tourist hotspots including Rome, Florence, and Bologna for the coming days, reports the BBC.The Italian government has advised anyone in the areas covered by Saturday’s red alerts to avoid direct sunlight between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and to take particular care of the elderly or vulnerable.The ongoing heatwaves in Europe has been named Cerberus by the Italian Meteorological Society, after the…