World
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Germany resumes arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The German government gave the green light to sell missiles to Saudi Arabia that have been banned since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. On Wednesday, January 10, Stefan Heibstreit, spokesman for German…
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Watch: Mother, daughter only passengers on Emirates flight to Switzerland
In a surprising instance, a mother and daughter were the only passengers in the economic class cabin of an Emirates flight while travelling for a Christmas holiday. The 25-year-old Zoe Doyle was…
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Sheikh Hasina sworn in as prime minister of Bangladesh for fifth term
Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted…
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ICJ hears South Africa genocide case against Israel
The Hague: Proceedings began on Thursday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, where Israel is being accused of committing “genocidal” acts during its war against Hamas in Gaza,…
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Cold weather claims life of 36 children in Pakistan: Official
Lahore: At least 36 children have died due to pneumonia caused by cold weather in the last week in Pakistan’s Punjab province, prompting the authorities to impose a ban on holding morning…
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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Kabul: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Thursday, with tremors felt in parts of north India and Pakistan. According to the…
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German FM vows to offer 15M euros to support Lebanon’s army
Beirut: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has vowed to offer 15 million euros ($16.45 million) to support the Lebanese army amid growing fears of escalating tensions with Israel on Lebanon’s southern border.…
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UNSC adopts resolution on Red Sea attacks by Houthis
United Nations: The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to condemn the attacks by the Houthi militia on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Resolution 2722 condemns “in…
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Pannun murder plot: US declines to provide proof against accused Indian man
New York: The US government has objected to providing defence materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a Czech prison on murder-for-hire charges in a foiled assassination attempt on a Khalistani…
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Holiday gatherings, JN.1 variant fuel Covid-19 spread: WHO
Geneva: Holiday gatherings and the globally dominant JN.1 variant fueled the spread of Covid-19 across the world in December, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus head of the WHO, said. Almost 10,000 deaths from Covid-19…
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Dutch politician Geert Wilders withdraws proposal to ban mosques, Quran
Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has called for the withdrawal of a 2018 legislation recommending a ban on mosques and the Quran. On Monday, January 8, Wilders sent a letter to parliament’s…
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Ex Belgian PM condemns remarks by Maldives’ ministers on PM Modi
Kolkata: Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme condemned the derogatory remarks made by the now-suspended Maldivian ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing a breach of good neighbourship principles and underscoring…
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UK to send warships to Indian Ocean: Defence Secy
London: The UK government on Wednesday unveiled plans to deploy Royal Navy warships to the Indian Ocean region later this year to operate and train with Indian forces, signalling what it described…