Pakistan: Over 8 lakh jobseekers left the country in 2022
Over 800,000 Pakistani nationals left the country in 2022 for job opportunities abroad, with 17,976 being highly qualified. The number of highly qualified individuals leaving was lowest in 2020 due to travel restrictions. Key Points
mintRussia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is sentenced to 16 years in prison after a secretive and rapid trial in the country's highly politicised legal... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFresh warning of deadly new virus surfaces
This virus is on WHO's list of priority diseases. The mortality rate of CCHF is up to 40 per cent, according to WHO. The virus, which spreads by ticks or animal tissue, is difficult to prevent or treat, it says. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter US reports 2 highly contagious ringworm cases, CDC says ‘World is not ready’: Report
Two women from the US have been infected with the drug-resistant strain of ringworm known as tinea. Experts say that the disease is highly contagious and is spreading mainly in South Asia. Key Points
Economic TimesPrince Harry, Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' car chase in New York
The incident happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday. The couple were in the city for the Women of Vision Awards and were accompanied by Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland. Key Points
India Today
Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: Research
Series of cases of infection in various mammals have been found since 2020, with 28 human infections. The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be more... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIs it your birthday between 1 to 31 March? Check how the month will shape up
Astrology will forecast birthday thoughts for all the zodiac signs based on their birth dates. Let's read out the predictions for March- born natives. | Horoscope Key Points
Hindustan TimesAfter eight years, Po's back! Check out Kung Fu Panda 4 trailer, release date, cast, and everything we kno
After an eight-year wait, the highly anticipated 'Kung Fu Panda 4' trailer has finally been unveiled, reigniting excitement among fans. Check out the details as we explore the release date, cast, and all the intriguing aspects we know about this long-awaited animated martial arts adventure. Key Points
Economic TimesT-Mobile posts highest Q2 subscriber adds in eight years, beating estimates
T-Mobile US (TMUS.O) topped Wall Street expectations for quarterly wireless subscriber additions on Thursday, as cost-conscious customers flocked to its cheaper plans and superior 5G services in a highly competitive market. Key Points
ReutersFertiliser flying squads to crack down on diversion of agriculture-grade urea
The squad has registered 30 first information reports for diversion of urea, seizing 70,000 bags of the agrochemical. Around 11 persons have been jailed under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies Act. The Centre provides urea at a highly subsidised rate of ₹266 per bag (of 45 kg) to farmers. It has to bear a subsidy of about ₹2,500 per bag. Key Points
Economic Times
The UN needs structural reform to establish its relevance again
The United Nations' growing irrelevance is due to its political structure, which reflects the balance of power from 1945, and until this is fixed, the UN cannot reverse its course of increasing ineffectiveness. The UN system is attempting endogenous change, but it is highly likely that it will fail in these areas even if world leaders approve of the agenda. India must invest in creating alternative platforms for global governance, and if the G20 can become the nucleus of a new global high table over the next decade, we might not have to be overly concerned over the UN?s fate. Key Points
mintFBI arrests man for ‘criminal’ U.S. intelligence leaks
The person behind the leak of highly sensitive U.S. government documents relating to the Ukraine war and U.S. allies worked on a military base and shared the material in a private online group. U.S. officials have not confirmed the authenticity of the documents, images of which have circulated on social media platforms for weeks and which have sparked an uproar amongst some U.S. allies since receiving media attention in recent days Key Points
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