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PM Modi arrives in Nigeria on first leg of three-nation visit
Abuja: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Nigeria on the first leg of his three-nation visit at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This visit is the first by…
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Pakistan’s ‘blue-eyed chaiwala’ bags 1 crore investment in Shark Tank
The internet sensation from 2016, Pakistani tea seller Arshad Khan, whose photo went viral and became a celebrity overnight, bagged investment from the TV program, Shark Tank Pakistan, to expand his ‘chai…
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7 killed in Pak’s Balochistan check post attack, internet services disrupted
Karachi: At least seven people, including security personnel, are feared dead and 10 others injured in a deadly attack on a security check post in the restive Balochistan province on Saturday. Following…
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Trump’s adviser Elon Musk met Iran’s UN ambassador in New York
New York: In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to…
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US to return 1440 smuggled antiquities worth USD 10M to India
New York: Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg has returned to India 1,440 antiquities which include sacred temple sculptures that had been smuggled to the US. The artefacts were returned at a ceremony to…
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Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in historic boxing match, bows to legend
Jake Paul has emerged victorious in a highly anticipated boxing match against Mike Tyson, winning unanimously with scores of 79-73 from two judges and 80-72 from another. The fight took place at…
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Vivek Ramaswamy indicates massive government job cuts in US
Washington: Entrepreneur-turned politician Vivek Ramaswamy, who along with Tesla owner Elon Musk has been nominated in-charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, has indicated a massive cut in federal government jobs in…
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Israeli warplanes raid Beirut’s southern suburbs
Beirut: Israeli warplanes raided the Ghobeiry area in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday morning, shortly after the Israeli army spokesman issued a warning to evacuate several buildings in the area. The official…
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Methane alert system issued 1,200 emission notifications, only 15 responded to: UN
Baku: A high-tech system that identifies major methane leaks has delivered 1,200 notifications to governments and companies over the last two years, yet just one per cent of notifications were responded to,…
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Nigeria reports 15,000 AIDS-related deaths annually: Official
Abuja: Nigeria records at least 15,000 deaths related to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) every year despite efforts by the government to curb the spread of the deadly disease in the most populous…
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Trump vows to end Russia-Ukraine war & bring peace to West Asia
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has said his administration will focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, as he lamented the killing of people in the conflict. He also said his administration will…
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Trump will pick up from where he left off with India: Ex admin official
Washington: US president-elect Donald Trump, who enjoys very good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to build on the progress made during his first term and continue strengthening ties with…
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Ruling NPP heading for absolute majority in Sri Lanka parliamentary poll
Colombo: The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken an unassailable lead in the parliamentary election held on Thursday. As of 6 am local time…
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US Jury awards $42 million to Iraqi victims of Abu Ghraib torture cell after 20 yrs
A federal jury in Virginia has issued a landmark verdict against a private defence contractor CACI Premier Technology for its role in the torture of three Iraqi men at the United States-run…
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Donald Trump picks Robert F Kennedy Jr. as head of Health department
New York: US President-elect Donald Trump is handing over the Health Department to the eccentric scion of the Kennedy clan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who advocates unconventional ideas including opposition to vaccines.…
