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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including 900 Indians, staying in place: Spokesperson
United Nations: The UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including about 900 Indians, are remaining in place despite the “dangerous developments” following Israel’s ground invasion of the country and the UN is in close…
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WikiLeaks founder Assange says he chose ‘freedom over unrealisable justice’
Brussels: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that he was freed after years of incarceration because he had chosen “freedom over unrealisable justice”, as he described his plea deal with US authorities.…
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Iran launches missile attack on Israel, IDF’s strong response
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, triggering widespread panic and sending citizens scrambling for shelter. The assault, involving drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, was a collaborative effort between the…
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India communicating between Russia and Ukraine: Jaishankar
Washington: India is communicating between Russia and Ukraine to help the two warring nations resolve their differences, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. “I’m glad you used the word communication…
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Nepal PM says over 4,000 people rescued in floods that killed 224
Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said on Tuesday that more than 4,000 people were rescued while 24 were missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides that have claimed 224…
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Iran prepares to launch attack on Israel amid Lebanon invasion: Report
A devastating shooting attack occurred in the Jaffa neighborhood of Tel Aviv on Tuesday, resulting in four fatalities and seven injuries, according to Israeli police. The incident left multiple victims in its…
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UK chartered plane to fly out British nationals from Lebanon
London: A UK government-chartered flight will on Wednesday fly out of Lebanon those British nationals who want to leave following escalating violence in the region. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s announcement on…
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Army chief calls Eastern Ladakh standoff with China stable but ‘sensitive’
New Delhi: The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh is stable but sensitive and not normal, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday on…
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Indian-origin scientist finds cancer therapy safe for patients with HIV & TB
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough to help patients battling both HIV and tuberculosis (TB), a study led by an Indian-origin scientist found a cancer therapy that can help control TB and…
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Lebanon ready to implement UN resolution, deploy army on southern border: PM
Beirut: Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that his country is ready to implement UN Resolution 1701 to ease tensions on its southern border with Israel. Mikati, speaking after meeting Parliament…
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Nepal to aid bereaved families as flood death toll rises to 209
Kathmandu: The Nepali government has decided to provide 200,000 Nepali rupees ($1,497) in compensation to each of the bereaved families, as the death toll from monsoon rain-induced floods and landslides hit 209.…
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Germany evacuates citizens from Lebanon
Berlin: Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence has said that an Air Force A321 aircraft flew to Beirut to evacuate German citizens from Lebanon amid rising concerns in the region. On Monday, the…
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Over 52k Lebanese flee to Syria amid escalating Israeli military action
Damascus: More than 52,000 Lebanese citizens have fled to Syria since the escalation of Israeli military action in Lebanon last week, local media reported on Monday. The Al-Watan Online, citing a source…
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PM Modi speaks to Netanyahu, says terrorism has no place in our world
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu about the recent developments in West Asia and asserted that terrorism has no place in our world.…
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Andrew Holness becomes the first Jamaican PM to visit India
New Delhi: Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Monday began a four-day visit to India to solidify bilateral ties in a range of key areas including trade and investment. It is the…
