World
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Maldives Prez seeks debt relief from India after insisting on withdrawal of military personnel
Male: After his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has struck a reconciliatory tone, saying India will continue to remain his country’s “closest ally” and urged New Delhi to provide debt relief…
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Here’s where to watch TATA IPL 2024 matches LIVE for free
The first match of the TATA IPL 2024 will be played between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday, March 22. The teams led by captains,…
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6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia
Jakarta: A 6.0 magnitude quake struck off Indonesia’s province of East Java on Friday, the country’s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. The undersea quake rocked at 11.22 a.m. Jakarta time (0422…
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Christchurch gearing up to host ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Auckland: Up to 22,000 people are expected to descend on Whakaraupō Lyttleton Harbour from 23-24 March to watch the highly anticipated ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. Minister for Economic Development, Melissa…
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UNGA adopts India-backed landmark resolution on AI safeguards
United Nations: Setting aside their polarising differences, all 193 countries joined together to adopt a landmark resolution backed by India, aiming to keep the world safe from the excesses of artificial intelligence…
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Rooh Afza: Soulful saga of iconic summer drink transcends borders
Jeddah: For over a century, people in India and Pakistan have relished Rooh Afza, a cooling squash with rose fragrance and crimson shade. The syrup was developed by Hakeem Hafeez Abdul Majeed,…
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MEA team appreciates progress of India-backed infra projects in Maldives
Male: A team from India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday reviewed the progress of important infrastructure development projects, including the redevelopment of the Hanimadhoo International Airport, being carried out under the…
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Muslims in US under scrutiny by FBI amid Israeli war on Gaza
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been conducting extensive interrogations of Muslims in the United States (US) following the Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, according to a…
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China says its border issues with India have nothing to do with US
New Delhi: Expressing strong dissatisfaction with the US remarks on Arunachal Pradesh, China on Thursday, March 21, said that the border issues between Beijing and New Delhi have nothing to do with…
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2 soldiers killed, 15 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan
Islamabad: Two soldiers were killed and 15 others injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, March 21, official sources confirmed. The incident happened in Dera…
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Cash-strapped Pakistan seeking 24th bailout, IMF confirms
Islamabad: Announ c ing the staff-level agreement on the successful completion of the existing short-term facility, the IMF has confirmed that cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking a 24th medium-term bailout package for a…
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Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an “immediate…
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Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Kyiv: Russia launched the biggest assault on the Ukrainian capital in weeks by streaking a missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least eight people and damaging several residential buildings and…
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US recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory: Official
Washington: The United States recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts by China to advance its territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control, a senior Biden…
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Pakistan: Baloch militants attack Gawadar Port; 7 terrorists killed
Karachi: Baloch insurgents armed with automatic assault weapons on Wednesday stormed the Gwadar Port Authority complex in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province but security forces foiled the attack and claimed killing at least…