World
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Pakistan: Hindu teacher acquitted in blasphemy case after 5 yrs
Karachi: A Hindu teacher, charged with blasphemy in 2019 in the Ghotki district of Sindh in Pakistan, was ordered by a court to be released immediately if not wanted in any other…
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India to implement hybrid power project in Sri Lanka’s northern islands
Colombo: India on Friday inked a pact with Sri Lanka to provide renewable energy to three islands Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu off Jaffna which are completely cut off from the national grid.…
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New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas as terrorist entity
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced today the designation of Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist entity. “The terrorist attacks by Hamas in…
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Biden, Qatari leader urge ceasefire, humanitarian aid after Gaza tragedy
Washington: President Joe Biden and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed deep concern over the “tragic and alarming incident” leading to the loss of over 100 lives, according to the…
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Nikki Haley hammers Trump for being all about himself; faces protests in Virginia
Richmond and Falls Church: Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has hammered her rival Donald Trump for being all about himself as she told enthusiastic crowds here that one more term for…
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US: Biden orders investigation into security risks of Chinese-made cars
Washington: US President Joe Biden has ordered US Secretary of Commerce to conduct an investigation into possible security risks of Chinese-manufactured cars, The Washington Post reported. In a statement released by White…
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84
Ottawa: Former Canadian Prime Minister and stalwart Conservative figure Brian Mulroney passed away at the age of 84, as announced by his family, Canada-based CTV News reported. The former Tory leader, known…
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Guterres condemns killing of over 100 around food convoy in Gaza
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of more than 100 people in incidents in northern Gaza and repeated his demands for a ceasefire, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric…
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Saudi Crown Prince, French Prez discuss regional, int’l issues
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, February 29. In a statement, Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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Euphoria star Hunter Schafer arrested for pro-Palestine protest in US
Los Angeles: Actress Hunter Schafer, who is known for her work in the drama streaming series ‘Euphoria’, was taken into police custody for storming 30 Rock during the taping of US President…
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UK PM Rishi Sunak calls on police chiefs to get tough on mob’ protests
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called on the country’s police chiefs to use the full spectrum of their powers to ensure that protests are not allowed to descend into “mob rule”.…
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India’s 1st civilian team reaches Maldives to replace military personnel
New Delhi: India on Thursday said its first civilian team of technical experts has reached the Maldives to replace the military personnel operating an advanced light helicopter in the island nation. Maldivian…
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Pakistan struggling to arrange $1.8 billion for repayment of Chinese loan
Karachi: Pakistan’s foreign exchange market is tense on reports about the expected higher dollar outflows, local media reported. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is currently burdened with arranging $1.8 billion for repayment…
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4.9-magnitude quake jolts Japan
Tokyo: A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, the weather agency said on Thursday. The temblor occurred at 6:35 p.m. local time (0935 GMT) at a depth of…