World
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Donald Trump shortens 50-day deadline for Russia to end war in Ukraine
Edinburgh: US President Donald Trump said Monday he is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 to 12 days to stop the killing in Ukraine, shortening a 50-day deadline he had given the…
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Kim Jong Un’s sister nixes denuclearization talks with US
Seoul: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed US intent to resume diplomacy on North Korea’s denuclearization, saying Tuesday the North flatly opposes any attempt to deny its…
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No phone calls between Modi & Trump during Op Sindoor, says Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday asserted that at no stage in any conversation with the US was there any linkage of trade with halting of Operation Sindoor, and…
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Over 673mn people worldwide experienced hunger in 2024: UN
New Delhi: An estimated 8.2 per cent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, according to a UN report published on Monday. The State of Food…
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Blood & water can’t mix: Jaishankar’s 5-point anti-terror strategy
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has outlined a decisive shift in India’s response to cross-border terrorism, calling it a “new normal” that leaves no room for compromise on national security.…
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3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Srinagar Dachigam encounter, says Sinha
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday announced the killing of three Pakistan terrorists in an encounter in Srinagar and said kinetic operations have been going on for the…
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US-China tariff talks may provide clues on a possible Trump-Xi meeting
Stockholm: Top trade officials from China and the United States launched a new round of talks on Monday in a bid to ease tensions over tariffs between the world’s two biggest national…
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Trump, Starmer to discuss Gaza amid Israeli strikes killing 34 Palestinians
Edinburgh: Israeli strikes killed at least 34 Palestinians before US President Donald Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday in Scotland, where they confirmed plans to discuss Gaza. A…
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UN hosts talks to revive Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
United Nations: The UN General Assembly is bringing high-level officials together this week to promote a two-state solution to the decades-old Israel-Palestinian conflict that would place their peoples side by side, living…
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Iconic cartoon Swat Kats to be launched as comic after 30 years
The 1990’s cult classic Swat Kats is set to be launched in comic form after 30 years. The animated show titled Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron, the new comic series was announced…
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Probe panel to investigate Bangladesh Air Force jet crash
Dhaka: The Bangladesh government has formed a nine-member commission to investigate last week’s crash of its Air Force training jet into a school here that killed 34 people, mostly students, according to…
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US confirms ‘no extension’ on Aug 1 tariff deadline
New Delhi: The US administration on Sunday said the August 1 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs remains unchanged and there will be no extension this time. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ruled…
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Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute
Bangkok: Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities, a spokesperson for the Thai prime minister’s office said on Sunday. This comes following pressure from U.S. President…
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Trump mediates Thailand‑Cambodia clash, recalls India‑Pakistan conflict
New York: US President Donald Trump Saturday said he spoke to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours, as he recalled, yet again, the conflict between…
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Thailand, Cambodia trade fresh attacks, accusations as allies call for ceasefire
Surin: Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and international pressure mounted for a ceasefire. The fighting has killed at least 33…
