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‘Kia Ora Modi’ draws strong response in Auckland
Auckland: The “Kia Ora Modi” community event, organised by the NZ Bhartiya Diaspora Group, has officially reached full capacity following an overwhelming public response ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit…
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US DoJ seeks to drop Adani charges, cites diplomatic concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Saturday, July 4, said it sought to withdraw all charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and their associates, stating that the case pertains to a…
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England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Mexico City: Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup…
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Haaland brace sends Norway past Brazil, into World Cup QF
East Rutherford: Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first…
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,342
Caracas: The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, with 16,740 people injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said in an update on Telegram on Sunday that…
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Done playing for Brazil team: Neymar after FIFA World Cup exit
Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway…
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Islamabad likely venue for next round of US-Iran talks
Islamabad: Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said Sunday, July 5. The US and…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un observes destroyer weapons Tests
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-tonne destroyer, the Kang Kon, repaired after being damaged in a failed…
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Trump resumes America 250 celebration after weather disruption
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s flagship America 250 celebration in Washington resumed on the night of Saturday, July 4, after a weather-related evacuation, with organisers announcing that the National Mall would reopen…
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FIFA WC: Morocco rout Canada to reach World Cup last eight
Houston: Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach…
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Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay into quarterfinals
Philadelphia: Kylian Mbappe laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a…
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Venezuela thanks India for Caracas quake relief mission
Caracas: Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil visited the Indian field hospital in Caracas and thanked New Delhi for its earthquake relief work. The field hospital, set up by the Indian Army at…
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Iran warns against foreign military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning against any foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway should not become a venue for “extra-regional” military displays after the…
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FIFA WC: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16
Arlington: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw…
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Messi’s Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
Miami Gardens: Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday, July 3, and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island…
