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Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist times

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Berlin: Oleg Orlov, a human rights activist since the 1980s, thought Russia had turned a corner with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of a democratically elected president. But then Vladimir Putin came to power and crushed the opposition and launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Finally, 71-year-old Orlov was imprisoned for … Read more

Australia spy chief accuses friendly nations of foreign interference

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SYDNEY: The head of Australia's spy agency on Sunday accused some friendly countries of carrying out foreign interference operations in the country, saying it would surprise people if their identities were revealed. Canberra last year named Iran as complicit in foreign interference, adding that Australian intelligence had disrupted “individuals” conducting a surveillance operation on the … Read more

Olympics chief Thomas Bach says will not seek third term

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Princess Rima, Saudi ambassador and member of the International Olympic Committee, demanded to stop criticizing the Algerian boxer Iman Khalif. London: Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States said on Saturday that media criticism of Olympic gold-medal Algerian boxer Iman Khalif must stop and that “kindness and human dignity must prevail every time.” Princess Rima … Read more

stc group paves way for sustainable transformation

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The stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has released its fifth annual sustainability report, continuing its commitment to drive sustainable transformation through environmental, social and governance excellence. The initiatives outlined in the STC Group's 2023 Sustainability Report contribute to sustainable transformation and a future where businesses are catalysts for protecting people and the planet. As … Read more

Viu launches gift box bundle exclusively with Omantel

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Manzar: Pakistani Art and Architecture from the 1940s to Today, which runs from November 1 to January 31, brings together more than 200 works of art – including paintings, drawings, photographs, films, sculptures, installations, tapestries and Miniatures, plus custom works. by artists and architects currently living and working in Pakistan and diaspora countries – to … Read more

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