World
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President Murmu in UK to attend state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
London: President Droupadi Murmu, who is in London on a three-day visit to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II scheduled at Westminster Abbey on Monday, signed a condolence book on…
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Bangladesh eyes 100 billion USD export earnings by 2026
Dhaka: Bangladesh has embarked on a high growth path with an aim to double its export earnings in just four years, country’s Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said. Addressing a meeting with the…
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Shehbaz Sharif to consult his brother Nawaz Sharif on Army chief’s appointment: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will decide on the appointment of the next Army chief after discussing the matter with former premier Nawaz Sharif in London, according to a media report.…
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US: New Jersey Democrats pass resolution seeking FBI, CIA probe into Hindutva groups
The Teaneck Democratic Municipal Committee (TDMC) in New Jersey on September 12 passed a resolution against Hindu nationalist hate groups operating in the US, seeking an FBI, and CIA investigation into their…
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Suez Canal to raise transit fees
Cairo: The Suez Canal’s transit tolls will increase by 15 percent for all types of vessels and 10 percent for dry bulk and cruise ships starting next year, the Suez Canal Authority…
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Surge in dengue fever continues in Pakistan
Islamabad: A surge in dengue fever cases continues in parts of Pakistan amid the ongoing outbreak that occurred due to floods in the country, the health authorities said. A total of 350…
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Biden warns Putin against use of chemical or nuclear weapons
Washington: US President Joe Biden has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin against the use of chemical or tactical nuclear weapons in the ongoing war with Ukraine that has stretched to more…
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Judge orders Tesla to tell laid off employees about lawsuit
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run Tesla must tell its employees about a lawsuit it is facing over allegedly violating federal laws by requiring workers to sign separation agreements, a US judge has ruled.…
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Man arrested for running up towards Queen’s coffin in UK
London: A man has been arrested after running towards the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in London as thousands of mourners file past to pay their respects. The…
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17 dead, 5 missing in Nepal landslides
Kathmandu: At least 17 people were killed and five remain unaccounted for due to landslides in Nepal’s Achham district, a local official said on Saturday. Incessant rain since Friday morning triggered the…
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France to open bureau in Hyderabad: French Foreign Minister Colonna
New Delhi: French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said that France is open to Indian students, as the country set the ambitious target of welcoming 20,000 students by 2025. “We have discussed…
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At UNGA, Biden to present ideas for expanding Security Council membership
United Nations: At next week’s high-level UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, US President Joe Biden will present ideas for moving forward the Security Council reform process that includes expanding it, according to…
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Pakistan: 16 million children affected by floods
Islamabad: A Unicef representative in Pakistan said that an estimated 16 million children have been impacted by the “super floods” and at least 3.4 million girls and boys remain in need of…