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TN coastal police begin probe after arrest of 2 Sri Lankan fishermen
Chennai: Tamil Nadu coastal police have commenced a probe after two Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested by the Coastal Security Group (CSG) from Kodiyakarai coast in Nagapattinam district. The arrested were identified…
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Kim deeply impressed with Russia’s modern aviation technology: State media
Seoul: North Korea leader Kim Jong-un said he was “deeply impressed” with the advanced state of Russian aerospace and aviation technology as he visited an aircraft plant during his ongoing visit to…
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US judge asked to place gag order on Trump in poll meddling case
Washington: Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the federal election meddling case against former US President Donald Trump, has asked District Judge Tanya Chutkan to place him under a gag order,…
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Nipah virus: India to procure 20 doses of antibody from Australia
New Delhi: India has reached out to Australia for procuring 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody for the treatment of Nipah virus infection amid cases being reported from Kerala, ICMR DG Rajeev…
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Activist Maryam Al-Khawaja denied boarding on flight to Bahrain
A Danish-Bahraini human rights activist, Maryam Al-Khawaja, said on Friday, September 15, that she was denied boarding a flight to Bahrain by British Airways as she tried to return to the Gulf country to…
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New Zealand provides support to quake-hit Morocco
Auckland: Aotearoa New Zealand will provide humanitarian support to those affected by last week’s earthquake in Morocco, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. “We are making a contribution of USD 1 million…
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Earth’s warmest August saw 65 countries set record high temperatures: Report
New Delhi: Thirteen per cent of the Earth’s surface, spanning 65 countries, experienced record high temperatures in August, while the rest of the world braved significantly higher temperatures compared to the 1951-1980…
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UN launches USD 71.4M urgent appeal for Libya flood victims
United Nations: UN humanitarians and partners have issued a flash appeal worth $71.4 million to meet the urgent needs of Libyans suffering from devastating floods. The funds are for 250,000 people targeted…
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Indian national jailed in Singapore for biting off man’s finger during scuffle
Singapore: A drunk Indian national in Singapore was jailed for 10 months on Friday for biting off the front portion of a fellow Indian’s index finger during a scuffle in April this…
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Iran summons Australian envoy over FM’s ‘meddlesome’ remarks
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Australian charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest against “meddlesome” remarks by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the media reported. The Australian diplomat was summoned to the…
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Princess Diana’s ‘historic’ sheep sweater fetches over 1 million dollars at auction
York: A red sweater featuring a black sheep among rows of white ones worn by the late Princess Diana has fetched more than $1.1 million at an auction in Sotheby’s, New York.…
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Woman dies in Australia after police use Taser, bean bag rounds
Sydney: Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Friday said that a woman died in hospital after she was tasered and shot with a bean bag round during…
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Two-thirds dissatisfied with UK govt’s handling of immigration: Study
London: Public dissatisfaction with the UK government’s handling of immigration is at its highest level since 2015 with two-thirds (66 per cent) saying they are unhappy, according to a research. Just 12…
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USCIRF to hold hearing on religious freedom in India
Washington: US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has announced it will hold a hearing on religious freedom in India next week. Coming on the heels of two successful bilateral meetings between…