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Gulf countries welcome Oman’s hosting of US-Iran talks
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have praised Oman for hosting talks between the United States and Iran, recognising its role in facilitating dialogue and bridging differences…
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Trump ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
West Palm Beach: Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief as the White House released the results of Trump’s…
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No impact on long-term plans: IndiGo CEO on tariffs
Mumbai: India’s largest carrier IndiGo is confident that the global events triggered by tariff hikes will not impact its long-term plans. The large domestic market, which includes a big untapped segment, will…
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UK cuts import tariffs on ‘everyday essentials’ in effort to boost growth
London: The UK on Sunday announced a cut in import tariffs to slash prices on several foreign products, including everyday essentials ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices, in an effort to…
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Earthquakes hit India, other Asian nations
New Delhi: A series of earthquakes struck India and other Asian countries on Sunday, including Myanmar, which is still dealing with the aftermath of the March 28 quake. A 3.4 magnitude earthquake…
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Eight Pakistani workers killed in Iran
Islamabad: Eight workers from Pakistan’s Punjab province were killed by Baloch militants in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province in an incident of target killing, according to a media report on Sunday. The tragic incident…
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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…
