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Assam: Flood affect over 2 lakh people, Bridge collapsed in Dima Hasao - Asiana Times

Assam: Flood affect.In Assam, heavy rains have caused floods and landslides, impacting roughly 2 lakh people across 20 districts. Heavy rain, floods, and landslides continued to cause havoc in Assam, cutting down road and rail connections. According to a PTI report, the floods have affected over 2 lakh people across 20 districts in the state. A catastrophic mudslide caused by the relentless rain killed three people in the Haflong revenue circle. At the same time, two flood-related deaths were recorded in the Cachar district. The floods and landslides have harmed around 1,97,248 persons. According to disaster management officials, the districts…

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US hopes to convince India to 'reconsider' its decision to restrict wheat export  - Asiana Times

The US was shocked by India’s decision to impose a ban on wheat exports on May 13, believing such restrictions would aggravate the global wheat crisis due to the war in Ukraine.US hopes to convince India. The US has expressed optimism that India will reconsider its ban on wheat exports, days after China defended India’s move. It also stated that they are lobbying governments not to impose export restrictions. Following the G-7 conference in Germany on Monday, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack voiced “great worry” over India’s action, which has caused a surge in already high wheat prices. According to…

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How China's lockdowns are taking a toll on global companies  - Asiana Times

International companies are disclosing the financial impact of China’s “zero Covid” policy. This decision has kept tens of millions of people locked up and affected practically every primary industry.  Hundreds of mainland Chinese towns, including the financial centre of Shanghai, have been closed in recent weeks as officials attempt to eradicate the coronavirus. That disrupts supply and demand in businesses ranging from Big Tech to consumer products and gives bosses another significant issue.  Many corporations had just incurred millions, if not billions, of dollars in damages due to the Ukraine conflict, which had resulted in a significant — and costly…

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McDonald's announces it will exit Russia after 30 years - Asiana Times

McDonald’s has announced that it will depart Russia permanently after more than 30 years and has begun selling its stores. The company’s 850 stores were temporarily shuttered in March. The fast-food corporation stated that it decided due to the “humanitarian catastrophe” and “unpredictable operational environment” created by the Ukraine conflict. In 1990, the inauguration of McDonald’s first restaurant in Moscow symbolised a thaw in Cold War hostilities. A year later, the Soviet Union fell apart, and Russia’s economy was opened up to Western corporations. However, more than three decades later, it is one of many firms withdrawing. “This is a…

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Boris Johnson faces a knotty diplomatic challenge in Brexit deal talks - Asiana Times

Boris Johnson is travelling to Belfast to figure out the ramifications of the Brexit agreement he signed with Euopean Union. The Protocol imposes restrictions in goods passing from England, Scotland, and Wales to Northern Ireland, and there is still no wholly devolved government at Stormont.  So, what is he attempting to accomplish? Consider it four-dimensional diplomacy, at the very least.  The following are the moving parts:  The Democratic Unionist Party opposes the Protocol because it separates Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom. They will not return to Stormont’s power-sharing government until things change.  “Look, Boris Johnson, you signed…

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As a wave of Covid points spread over the country, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un slammed health authorities and ordered the army to assist with medicine.  According to Pyongyang’s state media, more than a million people have been affected by the “fever. There have been 50 deaths. However, it is unknown how many of those suspected cases tested positive for Covid.  Because North Korea has limited testing capabilities, only a few examples have been proven. North Koreans are especially vulnerable to the virus because of a lack of vaccines and a weak healthcare system. In the remote country, there is…

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Google honours the spirit of Mother's Day

The Google Doodle for Mother’s Day 2022 is a touching GIF depicting the unique link between mother and child. The GIF depicts a child’s tiny hand in the mother’s firm grip. To commemorate significant days, Google creates unique doodles. On Mother’s Day 2022, Google, which is known for creating creative doodles to commemorate special occasions, has done an excellent job. On the microblogging network Twitter, the Google Doodle team’s inventiveness is also being praised. The Google Doodle for Mother’s Day 2022 is a touching GIF depicting the unique link between a mother and her child. The GIF doodle depicts numerous…

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Cyclone Asani is expected to strengthen further

According to the India Meteorological Department, during the next 24 hours, cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ is highly likely to travel northwestwards and further into a severe cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD further stated that it is highly likely to hit the coastlines of north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on May 10. On Sunday, a deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal became a cyclonic storm known as “ASANI.” “According to IMD. According to Das, rainfall is also expected to begin on May 10 evening. Rainfall warnings have been…

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Khalistani terrorists

The accused Khalistani terrorists were apprehended at 4 a.m. in a white Toyota Innova SUV at Karnal’s Bastara toll plaza on their route to Delhi. The police reported today that four suspected Khalistani terrorists were apprehended at a toll plaza in Haryana, with a substantial number of weaponry, ammunition, and explosives confiscated from them. They intended to transport explosives to Nanded and Adilabad in Maharashtra and Telangana, respectively.   The 4 Suspects  According to the authorities, the main suspect, Gurpreet, was previously imprisoned when he met a Rajbeer with Pakistani ties. The police said Gurpreet and the three others seized today used…

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mizoram cm

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Monday that if bamboo resources in the Northeast are fully used, the area may significantly contribute to the country’s economy. The Chief Minister spoke at the Aizawl forum on “untapped eco-tourism potential and the significance of bamboo in the NE area.” In honor of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Mizoram government’s planning & program execution and tourism departments collaborated with the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) and the North Eastern Council (NEC) to host the event. Zoramthanga stressed the importance of bamboo development in Mizoram and the Northeast. He believes that discovering techniques…

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