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Team USA’s Caeleb Dressel wins men’s 100m freestyle – and first individual gold – in Olympic record


Swimmer Caeleb Dressel has won the first individual Olympic gold of his career in the men’s 100m freestyle. The American swimmer held off the defending Olympic champion, Australia’s Kyle Chalmers, to win by 0.06 seconds. Dressel’s winning time at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre was an Olympic record of 47.02 seconds. Kliment Kolesenikov, representing ROC claimed the bronze in 47.44 secs. I don’t know if it’s … Continue reading Team USA’s Caeleb Dressel wins men’s 100m freestyle – and first individual gold – in Olympic record

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Pakistan develops homemade vaccine ‘PakVac’ with help from China


Pakistan on Tuesday launched its homemade Covid-19 vaccine named “PakVac” which it developed with the help with the help of a Chinese vaccine company CanSinoBio. PakVac was made using the formula of China’s CanSino vaccine. The vaccine has been prepared after rigorous quality control checks and meets the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standards. The initial capacity is 100,000 doses per day and according to Prime Minister’s … Continue reading Pakistan develops homemade vaccine ‘PakVac’ with help from China

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Badshahi Mosque, the most iconic Islamic place in Lahore in Pakistan. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured different parts of the historical mosque and listened to the recitation of the Holy Quran. Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton also met with Badshahi Mosque’s Imam (prayer leader) and discussed various topics, including interfaith harmony. Continue reading The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

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Youth are the future of Pakistan:PM Imran Khan


Prime Minister Imran Khan launch the “Kamyab Jawan Programme” for the welfare of youth in Pakistan The Prime Minister Khan said that Rs100 billion has been allocated for Kamyab Jawan Programme, adding that the program will provide loans to youth for their business ventures. Youth are the future of Pakistan and our destiny depends on them. Said PM Khan PTI government strongly believes in merit … Continue reading Youth are the future of Pakistan:PM Imran Khan

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Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in northern Pakistan


On the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the northern region, the British royal couple were welcomed by local elders and administration. They were presented with traditional outfits and a book commemorating Princess Diana’s 1991 visit to the region. Prince William sported a jacket with traditional embroidery adorning it meanwhile Kate wore a shawl. The Duchess of Cambridge pictures in Chitrali’s headgear … Continue reading Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in northern Pakistan

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Prince William and Kate arrive by traditional rickshaw to reception in Pakistan


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a colorful entrance as they arrived by traditional rickshaw for a special reception hosted by the British High Commissioner to Pakistan in Islamabad. Kate wore a green glittering dress by Jenny Packham, while William wore a green coloured sherwani by Karachi-based designer Naushemian.( according to Daily Mail Royal Correspondent Rebecca English) Prince William made a official speech at the event, … Continue reading Prince William and Kate arrive by traditional rickshaw to reception in Pakistan

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Japan lists Fukushima radiation levels on South Korea embassy site


Tokyo: Japan’s embassy in South Korea has begun posting the daily radiation levels of Fukushima and Seoul after new questions about the lingering effects of the 2011 nuclear disaster. The embassy website said the information reflects the fact that “interest in radiation levels in Japan has recently been increasing, particularly in South Korea”. The move comes amid worsening ties between Japan and South Korea over … Continue reading Japan lists Fukushima radiation levels on South Korea embassy site

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Yuan slides to 11-year low as trade war rattles investor confidence


LONDON: China’s yuan fell to an 11-year low in the onshore market and a record low offshore on Monday after the latest escalation in the US-China trade war rattled investor confidence. President Trump announced an additional 5% duty on $550 billion in targeted Chinese goods on Friday, hours after Beijing unveiled retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion worth of US products, sending stocks into a tailspin and investors … Continue reading Yuan slides to 11-year low as trade war rattles investor confidence

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Hong Kong:Violence returned to the streets on Saturday


Police fired tear gas and protesters threw stones and gasoline bombs Violence returned to the streets of Hong Kong on Saturday, as the police fired tear gas and protesters threw stones and gasoline bombs, signaling the end of a period of relative calm in the city. The clashes in the district of Kwan Tong, in eastern Kowloon, were a marked departure from the peaceful, if … Continue reading Hong Kong:Violence returned to the streets on Saturday

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