World
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Justice for Hind Rajab Act seeks probe into Palestinian child’s killing
Democratic lawmakers in the United States on Thursday, March 12, introduced the Justice for Hind Rajab Act, a bill seeking a federal investigation into the killing of Palestinian child Hind Rajab, members…
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Two expats killed in Oman as US–Israel strikes on Iran escalate
Fresh developments were reported across the Middle East on Friday, March 13, as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to spill across the region, with drone incidents, missile…
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India asks China for urea as gas supplies hit amid West Asia conflict: Report
Indian officials have asked their Chinese counterparts to permit the sale of urea cargoes as the war in the Middle East continues to hinder the country’s gas supplies, threatening the production of fertilisers.…
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Earthquake jolts central Turkiye, sending residents into the cold streets
Ankara: A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkiye on Friday, Turkiye’s emergency response said. The tremor sent some residents rushing into the streets but no damage has been reported. The magnitude 5.5…
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Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages of Iran leaders
The Trump administration denounced CNN on Thursday for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader’s public statement, the second time in three days that he’s targeted the network for reporting…
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Stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for Iran war
New York: Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to USD 100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 per cent Thursday and returned to…
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In unexpected move, Cuba to release 51 people from jails
Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the release in the upcoming days stems…
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US military plane crashes in Iraq as Iran launches missiles at Israel, Gulf
The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its 14th day on Friday, March 13, as a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the conflict. US Central Command…
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Indian students win praise in US Senate hearing
Washington: Indian students studying in the US were praised on Thursday during a Senate hearing on foreign influence in American universities, even as lawmakers raised concerns about China’s research ties and funding…
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei first message to world
Dubai: In his first address as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed on Thursday, March 12, to avenge those killed in the war, including in a strike on a school. “Iran…
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Plan your next trip from Hyderabad to world’s cheapest country
For travellers in India dreaming of an international trip without spending a fortune, Laos offers a surprising answer. Tucked between Thailand and Vietnam, this peaceful Southeast Asian nation is often called one…
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Iran’s new supreme leader warns of continued strikes on US bases
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has delivered his first public message since taking office, as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate across the region.…
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Internal US investigation says Iran school hit in targeting mistake
A preliminary investigation by the United States military has found that a missile strike which hit an elementary school in southern Iran in February was likely caused by a targeting mistake by…
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Iran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
Dubai: Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, March 12, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign…
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UNESCO verifies damage to historic Iranian sites amid US-Israel strikes
United Nations: US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the widening war…
