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Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as new president

Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as new president

The former leader of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been elected as the new president of the country for four years, after defeating the current president, Mohamed Abudallahi Farmajo. Out of 328 MPs, Mohamud has received 214 votes and Farmajo won 110 votes only. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, also served as Somalia’s president between 2012 and 2017. Somalia Capital: Mogadishu; Currency: Somali

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Forbes’ Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide 2022 announced

Forbes’ Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide 2022 announced

Forbes’ Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide 2022 announced. Forbes Global 2000 ranks the largest companies in the world using four metrics: sales, profits, assets and market value. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd climbed two spots to No. 53 on Forbes’ latest Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide. Forbes Global 2000 ranks the largest companies in the world using four metrics: sales, profits,

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UN approves Czech Republic to replace Russia on UN Human Rights body

UN approves Czech Republic to replace Russia on UN Human Rights body

The UN General Assembly has voted for the Czech Republic to replace Russia on the world organizations leading human rights body after its suspension over horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. The Czech Republic was the only candidate for the seat on the 47-member Human Rights Council. Out of 193 members, 180 of the General Assembly have deposited ballots (157 countries in favour).

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Saudi Aramco overtook Apple Inc. as the world’s most valuable company

Saudi Aramco overtook Apple Inc. as the world’s most valuable company

Saudi Aramco overtook Apple Inc. as the world’s most valuable company, stoked by a surge in oil prices that is buoying the crude producer while adding to an inflation surge throttling demand for technology stocks. Aramco traded near its highest level on record on Wednesday, with a market capitalisation of about $2.43 trillion, surpassing that of Apple for the first

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