World
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UK migrant protests spark angry confrontations
London: Opponents and supporters of migrants faced off in angry confrontations at demonstrations held around Britain over the holiday weekend as the government scrambled to deal with fallout from a court order…
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Sri Lankan opposition condemns arrest of ex-president Wickremesinghe
Colombo: Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered here on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it “undemocratic” and “petty act of political vengeance.” The ruling National People’s Power…
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Mark Ruffalo calls Gaza crisis a ‘man-made famine,’ urges global action
Washington: American actor Mark Ruffalo has urged world leaders to intervene in Gaza Strip, describing the worsening humanitarian crisis as a “man-made famine” and a “crime against humanity.” Taking to Instagram on…
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Nikki Haley urges India to take Trump’s view on Russian oil seriously
New York: India should take President Donald Trump’s concerns over its procurement of Russian crude oil seriously and work with the White House to find a solution to the issue, Republican leader…
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They have history and history of overlooking that as well: Jaishankar on Pak-US ties
New Delhi: The United States and Pakistan have a history with each other but they also have a history of overlooking that history, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, reminding…
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Kyiv strikes Russia’s nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks independence day
Moscow: Russia accused Ukraine Sunday, August 24, of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since…
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Rains in Pakistan: 11 Killed, power disrupted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: At least 11 people, including three children, died and 47 were injured on Sunday as torrential rains and windstorms battered parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan, officials said. Heavy…
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Groom arrives at wedding in Batmobile; internet reacts
An Indian groom in Thailand arrived at the wedding venue in a Batmobile, a car belonging to DC comic super hero Batman. A video of the groom’s arrival has gone viral on…
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Gujarat: BSF apprehends 15 Pakistani fishermen near border in Kutch
Bhuj: The Border Security Force has apprehended 15 Pakistani fishermen and also seized an engine-fitted country boat near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat’s Kutch district, the BSF said on Sunday. The BSF…
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Fiji PM Rabuka begins 3-day visit to India
New Delhi: Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, on Sunday kick-started his three-day visit to India that is aimed at shoring up bilateral ties in areas such as trade and investment.…
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Indian among 5 killed after tour bus returning from Niagara Falls crashes: Police
New York: At least five people, including an Indian national, have been killed when a tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 passengers crashed on a highway…
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Syria delays parliamentary vote in three provinces due to security reasons
Damascus: Syria‘s supreme committee for parliamentary elections announced the postponement of parliamentary elections, scheduled for September, in three provinces due to security challenges. The committee said the elections in Sweida, Hasakah, and…
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India temporarily suspends postal services to US
New Delhi: India, on Saturday, August 23, temporarily suspended postal services to the United States as the US-bound air carriers have denied carrying shipments due to a lack of clarity in the…
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We have certain red lines: Jaishankar on negotiations for trade deal with US
New Delhi: India has certain “red-lines” in its trade negotiations with the US and New Delhi will not compromise on protecting the interests of farmers and small producers, External Affairs Minister S…
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Iranian, Russian foreign ministers review nuclear negotiations with West
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have exchanged views on the latest developments regarding Iran’s nuclear issue. In a phone call on Friday, the two…
