World
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It’s not clear who will lead Pentagon when Trump takes office; what happens then?
Washington: It is unclear who will take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office. As…
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Israel Hamas ceasefire: 735 Palestinian prisoners to be released in 1st phase
Jerusalem: Israel is set to release 735 Palestinian prisoners in the first phase of the Isreal Hamas ceasefire deal, the Israeli Ministry of Justice announced on Saturday, January 18 This initial phase,…
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South Korea: Hearing to extend Yoon’s detention ends after 5 hrs
Seoul: The South Korean Court hearing on whether to extend detention and issue an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law ended on Saturday,…
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Qatar says Israel-Hamas ceasefire to go into effect at 8:30 am on Sunday
Cairo: The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. In a post on X, foreign minister Majid al-Ansari said…
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Telangana CM, Singapore Minister discuss partnership in various sectors
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday requested Singapore to partner with his state in various sectors to realise the goals of ‘TelanganaRising’. The Chief Minister, who is leading a delegation…
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India, US ink pact for cooperation in cybercrime investigations
New Delhi: India and the US have inked an agreement to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The signing of the pact comes days before…
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Mixed bag for Indian stock markets this week, all eyes on Trump’s inauguration
Mumbai: As Indian investors adopt a cautious approach ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as 47th US President and his comments with focus on tariffs, this week was a mixed bag…
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Russian attack kills 3 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Kyiv: Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles in the early morning on Saturday, leaving at least three people dead. The three were killed in the Shevchenkivskyi district, said Kyiv…
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Indian passport weakest among G-20 nations in global index: Report
India’s position in the latest Henley Passport index dipped from 80 in 2024 to 85 in 2025, continuing the downward trend for the country’s passport strength. While the national media has been…
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UN humanitarians prepare larger Gaza aid pipeline amid impending ceasefire
United Nations: UN humanitarians said that they and partners are mobilising supplies for a widening pipeline of aid and commercial goods into Gaza with the implementation of a long-sought, impending ceasefire. The…
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‘Arctic blast’ sending Trump’s inauguration indoors New York
New York: President-elect Donald Trump is moving his inauguration ceremonies indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of the threat of an “Arctic blast” — extreme cold and winds — forecast for Monday…
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Trump, XI hold phone talks, agree to maintain regular contact on major issues
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Friday ahead of Trump’s swearing-in and agreed to establish strategic communication channels and maintain regular contact on…
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Bitcoin soars past USD 100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Washington: The price of bitcoin topped USD 100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week. Once…
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China, Israel, Myanmar lead in jailing journalists: CPJ report
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an international media advocacy group, has released its 2024 annual prison census, identifying China as the world’s largest jailer of journalists, followed by Israel and Myanmar.…
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ICC’s chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit to Damascus on Friday, meeting with the leader of Syria’s de facto government. Khan’s office says he visited…
