World
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White House responds to China on rare earths
Washington: Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Trump, said China’s decision to stop exports of some rare earth minerals was “concerning.” Rare earths are critical ingredients for technology and electronic…
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Rupee surges 39 paise to 85.71 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee sustained its gaining momentum and jumped 39 paise to 85.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, buoyed by a robust rally in domestic equity markets and…
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Yoon’s trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here’s what to know
Seoul: Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal saga is far from over. Ten days after he was ousted from office over his martial law declaration, the former conservative South Korean president appeared for the…
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Tehran says next round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman
Rome: The talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program had appeared ready Monday to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source and others said the…
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White House proposes drastic cuts to State Dept, UN, and NATO
Washington: The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting the State Department’s budget by almost 50 per cent, closing a number of overseas diplomatic missions, slashing the number of…
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More than 300 civilians killed in attacks on Sudan’s displaced camp: UN
United Nations: Local sources reported more than 300 civilians were killed in attacks on Sudan’s famine-distressed Zamzam displacement camp, UN humanitarians said. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), on…
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Earthquake shakes US’ Southern California
San Diego: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday morning, sending boulders tumbling onto rural roadways outside San Diego and rattling items off shelves and walls, but officials reported no injuries…
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Trump admin freezes USD 2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University
Boston: The federal government says it’s freezing more than USD 2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University, since the institution said Monday it won’t comply with the Trump administration’s demands…
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Iranian FM to visit Russia to discuss Iran-US Muscat talks
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to Russia later this week for talks on recent developments in indirect negotiations with the United States, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday. …
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Suspected US airstrikes kill 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
Suspected US airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital killed at least seven people and wounded 29 overnight, the Houthis said on Monday as they also claimed shooting down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone.…
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India-born doctor, family dies in New York plane crash
New York: An India-born doctor and members of her family died in a plane crash in upstate New York over the weekend while heading to the Catskills Mountains for a birthday celebration.…
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Islamabad urges Tehran’s cooperation over killing of 8 Pakistani nationals in Iran
Islamabad: Islamabad has sought Tehran’s “full cooperation” over the killing of eight Pakistani nationals in restive southeastern Iran, officials said on Monday. The Pakistani foreign ministry said in a statement the killing…
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Hyderabad-born doctor honoured with prestigious ACP fellowship in US
Pittsburgh: Dr. Divya Sistla, a U.S.-based endocrinologist originally from Hyderabad, has been awarded the esteemed title of Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) one of the highest honours in the…
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Iran says nuclear issue, sanctions focus of indirect talks with US in Oman
Tehran: Iran said that its indirect negotiations with the United States held in Oman were focused solely on Tehran’s nuclear program and the removal of US sanctions, ruling out any discussion of…
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Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India’s extradition request
New Delhi: Absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB bank loan “fraud” case,…
