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Pakistan, Norway reaffirm commitment to strengthening ties

Pakistan and Norway on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. The development came as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Norwegian Foreign Minister…

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Yesterday’s Partial Solar Eclipse Over Malta Captured In Stunning Photos

Malta got a front-row seat to a partial solar eclipse last night, with skywatchers across the islands turning their eyes towards the horizon for the rare celestial event. The eclipse was visible from 7.41pm until sunset, reaching its…

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Manila river clogged with rubbish after Typhoon Dolphin floods – in pictures

Days of rain has caused widespread flooding across the Philippines capital, Manila, and filled the city’s waterways with debris. A massive cleanup operation involving teams of workers and heavy machinery is under way Continue reading...

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Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think

Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.

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Millions of solar eclipse glasses could end up in landfill: Here’s what to do instead

Be a responsible consumer by following expert advice on what to do with your glasses now the eclipse is over.

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In pictures: Spectators watch in wonder as rare total solar eclipse plunges Spain into darkness

Spectators across Spain watched in wonder, some whipping off their protective glasses and rising to their feet in unison, as a rare total ​solar eclipse swept across the north of the country on Wednesday evening, plunging it into darkness…

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Photos: Total solar eclipse darkens skies across Europe

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Norwegian foreign minister arrives in Islamabad on official visit

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Islamabad on Thursday, the first such visit in a decade. He was received at the airport by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Ayesha Ali, the Foreign Office (FO) said. In…

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India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from…

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Solar eclipse carves Eiffel Tower’s silhouette in Paris sky

A partial solar eclipse illuminated Paris’s sky over the city’s iconic Eiffel Tower.

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Saudi oil exports ‘go dark’ amid Houthi threat

• Tankers in Red Sea switch off tracking to evade attacks; conflicting data clouds scale of export disruption • Tehran says no major progress in talks with Washington • Trump claims US has total control over Hormuz DUBAI: Saudi crude…

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Singaporeans are living longer, but not necessarily healthier. Can science close the gap?

Scientists are studying how lifestyle, biological age and early intervention could help people stay healthier for longer.