World
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French Prez calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Monday, Macron expressed his solidarity…
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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for China on ‘private visit’
Lahore: Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for China late on Monday on a five-day “private visit”. The Sharif family is keeping the visit low-profile. According to the Pakistan Muslim League…
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Outcome of election shows Maldivians want ‘autonomy’: Prez Muizzu
Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said the outcome of the general elections has shown the world that Maldivians want “autonomy” in choosing their future and do not want “foreign coercion”.…
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Watch: UAE launches joint multinational exercise ‘Desert Flag 9’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, April 22, announced the launch of the joint multinational exercise “Desert Flag 9” for the year 2024. Taking to X, the…
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British Airways resumes flights between Abu Dhabi-London
British Airways has resumed daily flights between London and to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi after a four-year hiatus. On Sunday, April 21, the airways touched down at Abu Dhabi’s…
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UN backed experts present final report on allegations against UNRWA
New York: A group of experts appointed by the United Nations plans to present a final report on Monday on allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in…
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Iranian President Raisi lands in Islamabad on three-day visit
Islamabad: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday landed in Islamabad on a three-day visit. The visit holds critical value as the Western world will be keeping a close watch against the backdrop…
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How will US foreign policy affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election in November?
Melbourne: When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting president. Like many leaders before him, US President Joe Biden has had some…
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US mulling sanctions on more IDF units amid Israel’s protest
Tel Aviv: Despite strong protests from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the proposed sanctions on an Israel Defense Forces’ wing, the US is mulling more action against some other IDF units.…
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US Prez Biden reaffirms support for Israel on eve of Passover
Washington: US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security on the eve of the Jewish Passover holiday. “My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of…
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Indian envoy in SL hosts Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust officials
Colombo: India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday hosted top officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and discussed ways in which India can support the development…
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Peace should not be lost over election results: Maldives VP Latheef
Male: Maldives Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef on Sunday underlined the need to maintain peace regardless of the outcome of the crucial parliamentary election, as he urged citizens and political parties to…
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France deports Algerian imam for ‘inciting hatred’ against Jews
The French authorities have deported Mohamed Tataiat, an Algerian national serving as an imam in Toulouse, for allegedly inciting “violence and racial hatred” against Jews. The announcement was made on X on…