July2021
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Farewell to the last US troops from Bagram base
Jul 2, 2021The last US military contingent will also leave Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase on Friday, a senior Pentagon official said. With this, the Americans no longer exist in this vast compound that has become the centre of military... -
Ronaldo is the highest earnered celebrity on Instagram
Jul 2, 2021Dwayne Johnson, an American wrestler-actor known as The Rock, was at the top in terms of revenue on Instagram. He is now number two. Ronaldo’s rival Lionel Messi is at number seven in the list. He... -
Farewell to ‘Skid Row’ rocker Johnny Solinger at only 55
Jul 2, 2021Former lead vocalist of American rock band Skid Row Johnny Salinger has died. He was 55 years old. He died last Saturday, almost a month after he told his fans he was suffering from liver disease.... -
Microsoft’s blue screen of death to turn black in Windows 11
Jul 2, 2021Microsoft’s so-called blue screen of death (BSoD) will turn black in the new Windows 11 operating system, according to those with access to a preview of the software. The screen appears when users have a problem... -
Billions of people will lack access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in 2030 unless progress quadruples
Jul 2, 2021Billions of people around the world will be unable to access safely managed household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services in 2030 unless the rate of progress quadruples, according to a new report from WHO and... -
Mitsubishi Electric CEO to step down after the company revealed it had falsified inspection data
Jul 2, 2021Mitsubishi Electric Corp’s CEO on Friday said he will step down after the company revealed it had falsified inspection data, stretching back more than three decades, for air conditioners and brake compressors used by train operators.... -
A Financial firm asked to withdraw Britney Spears’ financial affairs
Jul 2, 2021A financial firm has asked to withdraw as co-conservator of pop star Britney Spears’ financial affairs, citing her objections in court last week. The Bessemer Trust are named as joint guardians of her estate, along with... -
American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan
Jul 2, 2021American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, a U.S. defence official said, under an agreement with the Taliban allowing for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from the country after... -
Global tax deal backed by 130 nations
Jul 2, 2021A total of 130 countries have agreed a global tax reform ensuring that multinationals pay their fair share wherever they operate, the OECD said on Thursday, but some EU states refused to sign up. The Organization... -
US issues moratorium on federal executions
Jul 2, 2021US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday issued a moratorium on federal executions while a review of policy and procedures is pending to address “serious concerns” about the practice, reports BSS. The move is a sharp...
