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US Newspapers Urge China Not to Expel Their Journalists
The publishers of three major American newspapers have written an open letter asking China to reverse its recent decision to expel many of their correspondents working in the country.
The letter posted online on Tuesday referred to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, saying the expulsions threaten access to information at a time when it is needed most. It was signed by the publishers of The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
(Source: AP)
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kuril Islands
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kuril Islands on Wednesday, news agency AFP reported, quoting the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Sikh Religious Site Under Attack in Kabul
The Afghan interior ministry on Wednesday reported an attack on a Sikh religious site in Kabul. The attackers reportedly include suicide bombers.
(Source: Reuters)
Turkey Charges 20 Saudi Suspects Over Khashoggi Murder
Turkey on Wednesday charged 20 Saudi suspects over journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, AFP reported, citing the prosecutor.
Govt Approves Recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves the recapitalization of regional rural banks to improve their capital to risk-weighted assets ratio; approves utilization of Rs. 670 crore as Central Government share for the scheme.
40-Year-Old Dies Repairing Sewer Tank at Delhi Jal Board Office
A 40-year-old man died after inhaling toxic fumes while another person fell unconscious while they were repairing a sewer tank at the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) office in southeast Delhi's Okhla on Wednesday, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Suresh, they said.
Both the men were found lying inside the sewer, police said, adding they were not wearing any safety equipment.
Yesteryear Actress Nimmi Passes Away in Mumbai Aged 88
Yesteryear actress Nimmi has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 88, ANI reported.
New Zealand Mosque Shooter Pleads Guilty to All Charges
New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty to all charges, the police said.
(Source: AFP)