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Trump’s aide Navarro criticises India again over Russian oil purchases
New York: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has once again criticised India for continuing to procure Russian oil. In the last few weeks, Navarro has made a series of attacks on…
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Modi speaks to Macron focusing on ongoing efforts to end Ukraine conflict
New Delhi: India and France share the same determination to achieve just and lasting peace in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following…
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Who is Shabana Mahmood? UK’s first woman Pak-origin home secretary
Shabana Mahmood has been appointed the new home secretary of the United Kingdom after the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Mahmood’s appointment comes after former home secretary Angela Rayner’s…
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Earthquake in Afghanistan’s east wipes out homes, generations and livelihoods
Jalalabad: Ahmad Khan Safi had a good life in Afghanistan. The farmer raised livestock in the Dewagal Valley of Kunar Province, and people travelled from across the country to visit the area.…
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Khalistani extremists receive financial support from inside Canada: Report
Ottawa: At least two Khalistani extremist groups have received financial support originating from Canada, according to a new Canadian government report on terror financing. The report titled ‘2025 Assessment of Money Laundering…
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PM Modi reciprocates Trump’s sentiments on India-US ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday “deeply” appreciated US President Donald Trump’s “positive assessment” of the India-US partnership after the American leader hailed the “special” relationship between the two nations…
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UNGA to resume high-level conference on two-state solution on Sept 22
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has decided to resume a high-level international conference on the two-state solution on September 22, reviving a process that was put on hold this summer…
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US, EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions
Washington: A team of European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, will visit the US Treasury on Monday to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert on Russia, including…
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Google hit with USD 3.5 bn fine from EU in ad-tech antitrust case
London: European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro ($3.5 billion) fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favouring its own digital advertising services, marking the fourth…
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Trump, his trade team disappointed that India continues to fund Russia’s Ukraine war: Hassett
New York: US President Donald Trump and his trade team are disappointed that India continues to “fund” Russia’s Ukraine war, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Friday, hoping that there…
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Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi’s India visit called off
New Delhi: A planned visit to India by Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi this month has been called off in view of an existing travel ban he faces under UN Security…
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GST cuts to spur growth, offset US tariffs; India to keep buying Russian oil
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the GST rate cut would spur growth in the economy which would offset the drag due to the adverse impact of the…
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Looks like we lost India, Russia to ‘darkest’ China: Donald Trump
Washington: It looks like the US has lost India and Russia to “darkest” China, President Donald Trump said on Friday in his latest remarks as ties between New Delhi and Washington continue…
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Pakistan, China launch second phase of CPEC, ink USD 8.5 bn deals
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have formally launched the second phase of the controversial CPEC project and signed 21 agreements and joint ventures worth about USD 8.5 billion. The MoUs were signed in…
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Elon Musk in line for USD 1 trillion pay package if Tesla hits aggressive goals over next 10 years
Washington: Tesla CEO Elon Musk could be in line for a payout of USD 1 trillion if his electric car company meets a series of extremely aggressive targets over the next 10…
