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The International Monetary Fund announced on Wednesday it would disburse $71 million in aid to Niger, which has been hit by political unrest since the collapse of military rule last year. IMF approves $71 million in aid for military-ruled Niger {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The approval came after the IMF’s Executive Board completed the fourth and fifth reviews of the West African country’s Extended Fund Facility, as well as the first review of the country’s facility under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Explore Crickit, your go-to platform to watch matches anytime, anywhere, click here. “This decision will allow immediate disbursement…

Democrats will not hold a virtual roll call to formally nominate their presidential nominee until at least August, following protests from some who believe President Joe Biden’s nomination process is being rushed at his behest to thwart calls for him to step down. TOP SHOT – US President Joe Biden arrives to speak about the economy at the Vote To Live Prosperity Summit at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 16, 2024. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/AFP) (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer requested the changes from the Democratic National Committee after consulting…

Student protesters demanding reforms to the government quota system for hiring government employees announced plans on Wednesday to impose a total nationwide lockdown on Thursday following actions by security forces that left at least six people dead, including four students, across the country. Asif Mahmood, the movement’s main coordinator, said in a Facebook post that all establishments except hospitals and emergency services will remain closed, with only emergency services being allowed to operate. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The movement encourages students from all educational institutions to participate and urges parents to support the initiative, the paper…

With nine days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Front party, said the country was “stuck in a quagmire”, deeply divided after chaotic parliamentary elections left it divided.France has been on the brink of political paralysis since national parliamentary elections earlier this month led to the splitting of its three main political groups: the left-wing New Popular Front coalition, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and Le Pen’s far-right Rally National party.The New Popular Front won the most seats but fell far short of the majority needed to govern…

The country’s ruling party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), appeared perplexed over the issue of banning jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party. The move has been criticised by supporters and opponents of the PML-N, with party leaders sending conflicting messages. Rifts have been seen within the party, with senior members opposing the decision. Deputy Chief Minister Ishaq Dar said no decision had been taken as everyone was left in limbo. However, at a press conference in his hometown Sialkot, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was seen trying to justify the ban. He defended the government’s decision. He, however,…

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The new Mumbai: How a mega-infrastructure push is redefining the city’s skyline From the balcony of her sea-facing apartment on the 21st floor in Breach Candy, Kavita Chawla has watched her south Mumbai neighbourhood change since 1982. Overlooking the 10.58-km stretch from Marine Drive to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, the housewife overlooks the work on the first phase of the 29.2-km Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP), saying, “My husband can now cover that distance in five minutes even during peak hours. It used to take him around 40 minutes. This new section is magical.” From roads and metro lines to…

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Muscat Six people, including four Pakistanis, were killed and nearly 30 others injured in a shooting near a Shiite mosque in Oman’s capital, Muscat, authorities said on July 17. In a rare attack in the country, the ISIL terrorist group claimed responsibility. The attack on the mosque came as Shiites mark this week the annual Ashura festival of mourning for Imam Hussein, who was killed in a seventh-century battle and is regarded by the sect as the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad. Four Pakistanis, one Indian and one Omani police officer were killed in the shooting, police said. It…

The company added that the facility will employ more than 150 aerospace professionals and engineers to support its global customer service ecosystem.Pratt & Whitney on Wednesday announced that it will set up a new Customer Service Centre (CSS) in Bangalore (Image: Shutterstock) Press Trust of India Mumbai US aerospace major Pratt & Whitney on Wednesday announced it will set up a new Customer Service Centre (CSS) in Bengaluru. The company said the new facility will be part of its India Capability Centre and will drive customer service and operational support for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s 68,000 engines in operation around…