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Egyptian, Indonesian leaders discuss Gaza war, enhancing ties
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Cairo, discussing developments in the Gaza Strip and elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, the Egyptian presidency…
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Eid celebrations held at New Zealand Parliament
The Banquet Hall at Parliament was filled with warmth and celebration on the evening of Monday as the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Mark Mitchell, hosted an Eid event to mark the end…
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Aircraft crashes in US, third in three days
New York: In a troubling span of 72 hours, the United States has witnessed three separate aircraft crashes — two in New York and one in Florida — resulting in multiple fatalities…
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US exemption on electronics: India has clear tariff edge over China
New Delhi: Industry leaders and experts on Sunday welcomed the Donald Trump administration’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics imported to the country from reciprocal tariffs — a move which…
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India needs ‘nuclear energy renaissance’, US ready to help: Holtec CEO
New York: India needs a “nuclear energy renaissance” and the US is interested in helping the country develop a nuclear infrastructure as both nations have a vital shared interest in this area,…
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America’s news TV channel cuts staff, blames Trump admin & Musk
Cairo: The head of a US-funded Arabic-language television and online news outlet that claims a 30 million-strong audience in the Middle East and North Africa has terminated most staff and curtailed TV…
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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage
Gaza: Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. In the video, released…
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US conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemen
Sanaa: The US military carried out 10 airstrikes across northern Yemen, targeting multiple locations. The strikes reportedly hit Al-Salem district in northern Saada province, Al-Munira district in western Hodeidah province, and the…
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Trump’s former vice president calls abuse of tariffs ‘misstep’
Washington: Former US Vice President Mike Pence has voiced concern over the White House’s imposing tariffs on foreign countries and specific industries, calling it a “misstep.” Pence, who served as vice president…
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Russian missile strikes warehouse of Indian pharma firm in Ukraine, says Kyiv
New Delhi: A Russian missile struck a warehouse of an Indian pharmaceutical company in Ukraine on Saturday, the Ukrainian embassy in India said. In a social media post, the mission alleged that…
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Iran, US agree to more talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme after 1st round in Oman
Muscat: Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, Iranian state television reported Saturday at the end of the first round of talks…
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Some 100,000 rally against Israel in Bangladesh’s capital
Dhaka: Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday to condemn Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. The protesters, estimated at some 100,000, gathered at the Suhrawardy Park in…
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US exempts smartphones, computers from latest tariffs
Washington: In a cheer for the global electronics industry, including in India, the US government on Saturday announced to exempt smartphones and computers imported to the country from the latest tariffs. According…
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Russia-Ukraine tensions rise amidst US peace efforts
Antalya: Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats on Saturday used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative US-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring…
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Convoy carrying US envoy drives away from site of nuclear talks with Iran in Oman
Muscat: A convoy believed to be carrying US envoy Steve Witcoff drove away from a compound where talks were taking place over Iran’s nuclear programme on Saturday, after more than two hours…
