World
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China attracts South Asian nations to join ‘express train’ for economic growth
Beijing: China has urged South Asian countries to get on board its “express train” and receive a share of the dividends of its economic growth. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this…
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British Museum in London sacks staffer after precious historic treasures stolen
London: The British Museum, one of London’s premier tourist attractions with thousands of precious artefacts on display, has sacked a staffer pending legal action after several treasures from a storeroom were found…
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Italy’s public debt hits new record high
Rome: The Bank of Italy said the country’s public debt set an all-time record of 2.843 trillion euros ($3.09 trillion) in June, reflecting in part an increase in government borrowing. That number…
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Pakistan’s Baloch, Sindhi communities knock on Sunak’s door for diplomatic intervention
New Delhi: On Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, dozens of Baloch and Sindhi people protested in the heart of touristy London against “artificial country Pakistan” and its abuse of ethnic minorities.…
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Indian-American named ballot access counsel in Biden-Harris campaign
Washington: Indian-American lawyer Varoon Modak has been tapped to serve as senior counsel for ballot access for the Biden-Harris 2024 re-election campaign. In his new role, Modak will oversee the campaign efforts…
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Singapore: Indian-origin man sentenced for dangerous driving, abusing cop
Singapore: An Indian-origin man was fined and sentenced to more than a year in prison for dangerous driving and using threatening and abusive words towards a police officer in 2020 in Singapore.…
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Sri Lanka thanks India for helping to protect airspace, sea
Colombo: Sri Lanka has thanked India for helping to protect the island nation’s airspace and the sea including its exclusive economic zone through maritime and coastal surveillance operations. The gratitude towards India…
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SL’s GDP allocation for education among lowest in South Asia: UNICEF
Colombo: Battered by the worst-ever economic crisis in its post-independence history, Sri Lanka’s allocation of its GDP on education has become one of the lowest in the South Asian region. Releasing the…
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9-year-old Indian-origin boy scales Europe’s highest peak
Abu Dhabi: A 9-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin mountain climber has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Russia’s Mount Elbrus, which is Europe’s highest peak. Ayaan Saboor Mendon, who hails from the Indian city…
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Video: Muslim passenger berated by United Airline staff for delaying flight
A video showing a Muslim passenger berated by an airline employee for delaying a flight, despite claiming he was forced to strip by security at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, has gone…
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Gaza ready to hold municipal elections: Poll body
Ramallah: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) said it is ready to hold municipal elections in the Gaza Strip. The Commission told Xinhua news agency that it is following the developments related…
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Seoul unveils new promotion logo
Seoul: Seoul on Wednesday unveiled its new promotion logo, “Seoul, My Soul”, to be used in its campaign to advertise the South Korea’s capital city’s allure to the world. The new slogan,…
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Environmentalists quitting Twitter in bulk following Musk takeover: Study
New Delhi: Nearly half the environmentalists active on Twitter, now X, left the platform in the 6-months following Musk’s takeover, researchers found and say this could have serious implications for public discourse…
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Pak: Churches vandalised in Punjab over blasphemy allegations
Lahore: Several churches were vandalised in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Wednesday over blasphemy allegations, officials said. The Salvation Army Church, United Presbyterian Church, Allied Foundation Church and Shehroonwala Church situated in the…
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PM Modi greets people on Parsi New Year
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of the Parsi New Year Navroz, and said India takes great pride in the culture and traditions of the…