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January 8, 2024

CAIRO/ABU DHABI: The United States and its Group of Seven allies are seeking a quick exit from the military phase of the Gaza conflict, Italy said on Monday, as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and his EU and German counterparts toured in the area. Blinken held talks on Gaza in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Monday before heading to Israel, aiming to launch coordinated peace efforts that he says are needed to avoid a wider conflagration. He began a five-day Middle East diplomatic effort in Jordan and Qatar on Sunday, his fourth visit to the region

November 7, 2023

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International

US, Western and fashion brands flourish as garment workers denied fair wage hike in Bangladesh

The average monthly salary for a garment worker in Bangladesh is 8,000 taka ($96). —Reuters Bangladesh’s government announced on Tuesday it would raise the minimum monthly wage for its four million garment workers by 56.25 percent, a decision that was immediately rejected by unions seeking to nearly triple the number. The country’s garment factories make up about 85% of its $55 billion in annual exports, supplying some of the world’s top fashion brands such as Levi’s, Zara and H&M. However, conditions for many of the workers are miserable, with the vast majority being women whose monthly pay starts at 8,300

November 6, 2023

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Sports

Pakistan, Australia the first Test to be called a ‘Western Test’

Pakistan and Australia will meet in the first Test match of the summer of 2023 with the Aussies hosting Pakistan over five days from December 14 to 18 at Optus Stadium in Perth. In this regard, Cricket Australia (CA) introduced a new name for the Perth Test, calling it “The West Test” and unveiled an exciting in-stadium experience inspired by the iconic WACA “The West Test Hill”. West Test Hill, which consists of three levels, can accommodate up to 500 spectators at a time. It features a family area with games for children and shaded seating areas for fans to

November 6, 2023

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Sports

CA names Pakistan vs Australia first Test as ‘Western Test’

An indicative model of West Test Hill. — Photo via author Cricket Australia announced on Monday that the Perth Test will be known as ‘The West Test’ and will feature an exciting new in-stadium experience for fans – inspired by the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ‘The West Test Hill’. The Hill features three levels and will accommodate up to 500 patrons at a time. The West Test Hill will feature a family area with children’s games and plenty of shaded seating for fans to relax and enjoy the first Test match of the summer. In addition, the CommBank Women’s

Western allies seek swift end to Gaza war as Israel presses on

US, Western and fashion brands flourish as garment workers denied fair wage hike in Bangladesh

Pakistan, Australia the first Test to be called a ‘Western Test’

CA names Pakistan vs Australia first Test as ‘Western Test’

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