World
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Gujarati family’s death in Canada: Police seek public help
Toronto: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which is investigating the deaths of four members of a Gujarati family who froze to death while trying to enter the US illegally in January,…
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Zelensky meets EBRD chief on Ukraine’s post-war recovery
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met visiting President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso to discuss the country’s post-war recovery. Noting the significance of Renaud-Basso’s visit to…
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Russian attacks in Ukraine are “genocide of Ukrainians”, says FM Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv: Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday accused Moscow of “genocide of Ukrainians”, hours after Russian strikes reportedly targeted the country’s critical civilian infrastructure. Russia on Saturday had launched a missile…
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Former Chinese president Hu Jintao mysteriously escorted out in front of Xi Jinping
Beijing: Former Chinese president Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the ‘Great Hall of the People’ in Beijing on Saturday during the closing ceremony of a congress of the ruling Communist…
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Removal from FATF grey list to boost Pakistan’s reputation
Islamabad: Pakistan’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of countries would help boost the nation’s reputation and get a credit rating upgrade from global agencies, analysts said. Since the…
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Iran’s Rekabi latest female athlete at risk in home country
Morioka (Japan): Days after Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi caused an international incident by not wearing a her country’s mandatory headscarf while competing abroad, her fate is top of mind for the world’s…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping tightens grip on power
Beijing: China’s President Xi Jinping has strengthened his power as leader and elevated his status within the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) history, with major political resolutions announced on the final day of…
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Indo-Canadian gets 7 year jail-term for killing girlfriend
Ottawa: An Indo-Canadian man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for ‘accidentally’ killing and then attempting to burn the body of his Sikh girlfriend in Surrey. Harjot Deo, 25, pleaded…
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Australia to increase fines for data breaches
Canberra: Australian companies that fail to protect customers’ data will face fines worth tens of millions of dollars under new laws proposed by the government, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said on Saturday. In…
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North Carolina honours Indian-American activist Swadesh Chatterjee
New York: North Carolina Governor Ray Cooper presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Indian-American activist and entrepreneur Swadesh Chatterjee. Chatterjee, 72, who was awarded at a ceremony on Friday…
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US, Russian Defence Ministers discuss Ukraine war
Washington: In rare talks, US and Russian Defence Ministers spoke on the phone during which they discussed the Ukrainian war, according to official statements issued by Washington and Moscow. The call on…
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US House panel issues subpoena to Trump over Capitol riot
Washington: The US House select committee investigating 2021’s Capitol riot issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump. The move came more than a week after the panel voted unanimously to seek…
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China: Xi to preside over closing session of key Communist Party Congress
Beijing: The key Congress of China’s ruling Communist Party, which is expected to confirm a record 3rd term for President Xi Jinping, opened the closing session of its week-long meeting on Saturday. During…
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US: Court pauses Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Washington: US’ federal appeals court on Friday issued an administrative stay, temporarily blocking President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The order came from the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals in…