World
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Hamas says US ceasefire proposal under review, does not meet Palestinian demands
Gaza: A senior Hamas official said that a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains under review, even though it does not meet the core demands of the movement…
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Indian citizen arrested in US for child predator charges
New York: Border authorities have arrested an Indian citizen living illegally in the US wanted for child predator charges. Gurdev Singh, 42, was arrested Wednesday by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
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Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs
Washington: A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed US President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the…
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US student visa interview pause expected to end soon
Washington: The United States stated that the pause on student visa interviews will end “sooner than later” and encouraged applicants to continue the application process while frequently checking for the resumption of…
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US court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Washington: In a significant legal setback to US President Donald Trump, a federal trade court struck down the implementation of his proposed ‘Liberation Day’ import tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his constitutional…
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Elon Musk leaving Trump administration
Washington: Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top advisor to US President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced on Wednesday…
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US calls for ‘fair and reciprocal’ trade access in talks with India
Washington: A senior US diplomat stressed the importance of “fair and reciprocal market access” in discussions with his Indian counterpart, who came amidst ongoing talks on a trade agreement between the two…
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In Azerbaijan, Pakistan PM Sharif reiterates his willingness to hold talks with India
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated his willingness to hold talks with India, saying the two sides must sit together and address issues, including Kashmir, water and terrorism. Sharif…
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Trump urges Netanyahu to delay Iran strike for Nuclear talks
Vienna: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give the US administration more time time to push…
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Judge refuses to toss states’ lawsuit against Elon Musk, DOGE
Washington: A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit that accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency of illegally accessing government data systems, cancelling government contracts and…
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Congress questions Centre over Trump’s claim of mediating between India, Pakistan
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday called US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire a “dangerous” sign and challenged the BJP-led Centre to come clean on what transpired…
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Shoot me and bury me here: Ex-PM Hasina’s words before her ouster
Dhaka: As the Bangladeshi military compelled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign after a violent student uprising last year, she erupted at the officials and demanded they shoot and bury her…
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Eid Al Adha 2025 confirmed for June 7 in New Zealand
Auckland: The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that the new moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446H has been sighted today. According to an official memo…
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Judge strikes down Trump’s executive order against law firms
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s campaign against the legal profession hit another setback as a federal judge struck down an executive order that sought to sanction one of the country’s most prestigious…
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Canada faces dangers as Trump threatens annexation: King Charles III
Ottawa: King Charles III said Canada is facing unprecedented challenges in a world that’s never been more dangerous as he opened the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday with a speech widely viewed as…
