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Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul to end Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start…
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Saudi Arabia announces largest ever Haj operation plan
Riyadh: With Haj season just a few weeks away, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the largest operational plan in the history of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.…
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Haj 2025: Indian expat arrested for using ambulance to transport four people to Makkah
Makkah: Saudi authorities have arrested an Indian expatriate for illegally using an ambulance to transport four individuals to Makkah in violation of Haj 2025 regulations. According to the Haj Security Forces, the…
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Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows
Deir al-Balah: Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said. The…
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China reaffirms support for Pakistan’s sovereignty
Islamabad: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that his country would continue to stand by Pakistan in upholding its “sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence”. The Chinese foreign minister made…
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Any future terror act will be considered ‘act of war’ against India: Govt
New Delhi: The government decided on Saturday that India will treat any future act of terror on its soil as an “act of war” and respond accordingly, top official sources said in…
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Andhra CM calls for unity and nationalism, Says Pahalgam attack an assault on peace
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday emphasised that the nation must come first, urging everyone in India to stand united and move forward. He made these remarks during…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, May 10, expressing optimism that the move…
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Hyderabad police ban drones, para-gliders over security concerns
Hyderabad: In the wake of increased security warnings in the country, the Hyderabad city police banned flying remotely controlled drones, para-gliders, and micro-light aircraft within city limits with immediate effect. The directive,…
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BCCI to discuss IPL resumption options on Sunday: Rajeev Shukla
New Delhi: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said the Board officials and IPL Governing Council will discuss on Sunday the best possible schedule to complete the suspended T20 League following…
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Explosions in Srinagar: Omar Abdullah raises alarm after India-Pak ceasefire
Hours after an official ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah raised alarm over explosions heard across Srinagar, remarking that the air defence units in Srinagar…
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Ukraine, its allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
Kyiv: Ukraine and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia for at least 30 days starting Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday. His remarks came as…














