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Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
Washington: A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, the latest backlash over the tech industry’s work to supply artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. The…
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Twin earthquakes strike western Nepal
Kathmandu: Two back-to-back earthquakes struck western Nepal on Friday evening, occurring just three minutes apart, officials here said. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The first tremor…
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Indian-origin Catholic priest shot dead in Kansas
Seneca: An Indian-origin Catholic priest was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in the town of Seneca, Kansas, church officials said. An Oklahoma man is…
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How Trump’s latest tariffs could affect your wallet
New York: President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs, and they could have significant implications for your wallet. Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, on top of previous levies and retaliation worldwide, are…
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China slaps additional 34% tariffs on all US imports starting April 10
Beijing: Triggering a full-blown trade war, China will impose additional 34 per cent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the…
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Photos: PM Modi unveils 21-point action plan at 6th BIMSTEC Summit
Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented a comprehensive 21-point action plan during the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, laying out an ambitious road map for cooperation across diverse sectors. His…
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BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Yunus meet amid strained ties
Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladeshi interim government, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marks…
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UN reports 280,000 Gazans forcibly displaced in 2 weeks
United Nations: An estimated 280,000 Gazans have been newly displaced since the intensification of hostilities over two weeks ago, with some of them forced to move into overcrowded, flea- and mite-infested shelters,…
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PM Modi to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Thailand on Friday, marking a significant step…
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Seven killed after dozens of tornadoes hit US Midwest, South
Houston: At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured after dozens of tornadoes tearing through large swaths of the US Midwest and South since Wednesday night, local authorities confirmed. At…
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US & Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security in bid to lower risks
Washington: US and Chinese military officials have met for their first working-level talks since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, with the two sides sharing their respective concerns over…
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States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Washington: Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the US, calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run…
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Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3145 as more bodies found
Bangkok: The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and humanitarian…
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Danish PM rebukes US attempt to annex Greenland
Oslo: Accusing the US of subjecting Denmark and Greenland to “pressure and threats,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected US attempt to annex the Greenland, citing international law. “You cannot annex…
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IMF director says US tariffs represent significant risk to the global outlook
Washington: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the announcement of US tariffs “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook” at a time of sluggish global growth. “It…
