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Gunfire reported at US Catholic school; shooter neutralised
Gunshots were reported at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, USA, on Wednesday morning, August 27, around 8:15 am (local time), injuring atleast five children. Authorities confirmed the shooter has been neutralised. The…
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Indians lead surge in sex crime convictions among foreigners in UK
London: Indians have emerged as the nationality with the largest percentage increase in convictions for sexual offences in the UK amid a wider surge in foreigners being sentenced for such crimes over…
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US tariffs on Indian goods doubled to 50 pc over Russian oil imports
New York/Washington: The additional 25 percent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect on Wednesday, August 27, bringing the total amount…
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Reuters scribe resigns over ‘betrayal of journalists in Gaza’
As 245 journalists have been killed in Gaza, a photojournalist working with the news agency Reuters has resigned. She cited “Betrayal of Journalists in Gaza” as the reason for her resignation. Journalist…
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Sephora drops Huda Beauty from upcoming fall campaign over ‘anti-semitism’ video: Reports
Global beauty retail chain Sephora has reportedly removed Huda Beauty, the renowned cosmetic brand founded by Iraqi-American entrepreneur Huda Kattan, from its upcoming fall campaign, after she posted a video claiming Israel…
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Angry women confront man over hijab insult in Moscow metro station
Two Muslim women stood up to a man who mocked their hijab in a metro station in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Visibly angry, they confronted and charged at the man. The…
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Video: Australians march nationwide calling for Gaza ceasefire
Sydney: Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets on Sunday, August 24, in one of the country’s largest pro-Palestinian rallies, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and an end…
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India, Fiji decide to boost defence ties
New Delhi: India and Fiji on Monday firmed up a broad action plan to expand their defence ties following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s extensive talks with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka.…
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Canadian PM announces new military assistance for Ukraine
Ottawa: Visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv new military assistance for Ukraine, according to a news release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The funding of…
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UK migrant protests spark angry confrontations
London: Opponents and supporters of migrants faced off in angry confrontations at demonstrations held around Britain over the holiday weekend as the government scrambled to deal with fallout from a court order…
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Sri Lankan opposition condemns arrest of ex-president Wickremesinghe
Colombo: Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered here on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it “undemocratic” and “petty act of political vengeance.” The ruling National People’s Power…
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Mark Ruffalo calls Gaza crisis a ‘man-made famine,’ urges global action
Washington: American actor Mark Ruffalo has urged world leaders to intervene in Gaza Strip, describing the worsening humanitarian crisis as a “man-made famine” and a “crime against humanity.” Taking to Instagram on…
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Nikki Haley urges India to take Trump’s view on Russian oil seriously
New York: India should take President Donald Trump’s concerns over its procurement of Russian crude oil seriously and work with the White House to find a solution to the issue, Republican leader…
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They have history and history of overlooking that as well: Jaishankar on Pak-US ties
New Delhi: The United States and Pakistan have a history with each other but they also have a history of overlooking that history, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, reminding…
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Kyiv strikes Russia’s nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks independence day
Moscow: Russia accused Ukraine Sunday, August 24, of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since…
