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Jordan’s govt approves draft budget law for 2025
Amman: Jordan’s cabinet on Thursday approved the state budget for 2025 in preparation for its referral to the Lower House in the coming days. The draft law estimated total public expenditures at…
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Watch: Michael Malarkey sparks uproar urging Starbucks boycott on stage
Michael Malarkey, best known for his role as Enzo St John in The Vampire Diaries, has sparked an online frenzy after urging fans to boycott Starbucks. The 41-year-old actor made headlines when…
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ICC issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu
In a significant development, the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Thursday, November 21, issued an arrest warrant against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Apart…
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Saudi Arabia mandates affidavit from Pakistani pilgrims to prevent begging
The government of Pakistan has initiated stringent measures to address and control its citizens begging at Islamic sites in Saudi Arabia. This move came after Saudi authorities expelled a huge number of…
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US court issues arrest warrant against Gautam Adani over bribery charges: Report
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest individuals, is facing an arrest warrant in connection with a USD 265 million bribery and fraud scheme, according to Reuters. He has been…
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Gautam Adani targeted for backing US President-elect Trump, claim netizens
Netizens are speculating that Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, is being targeted due to his alleged support for US President-elect Donald Trump. The online discussions gained momentum after the businessman…
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Over 50 nations endorse Baku declaration on climate action in tourism
Baku: In a first, tourism is included in the action agenda of the UN Climate Change Conference with more than 50 governments endorsing the COP29 Declaration on Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism.…
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US charges Gautam Adani with fraud over bribery scheme
New York: Billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable…
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India rejects Canadian media report on Nijjar killing
New Delhi: India has refuted reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the alleged plot…
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Palestine condemns US veto on UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
Ramallah: The Palestinian presidency has denounced the US for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. In a…
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United State airstrikes kill five militia in Syria
Damascus: US airstrikes killed five members of militias and wounded several others in eastern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Britain-based monitoring group reported on Tuesday that US…
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SpaceX aces Starship 6th test flight, fails to catch booster
New Delhi: Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully aced the sixth test flight of its huge Starship rocket early on Wednesday. However, it failed to repeat the “booster catch”. The huge 30-foot-wide,…
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Guyana, Barbados to honour PM Modi with highest national awards
New Delhi: Guyana and Barbados are poised to bestow their highest national honours upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, increasing his total count of international accolades to 19. Guyana will present ‘The Order…
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Pak PM Sharif describes terrorism as biggest challenge; vows to crush terrorist
Islamabad: Describing terrorism as the biggest challenge, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday vowed to crush the terrorist elements for peace and progress of the country, which is struggling to deal with…
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AI-Vistara merger pivotal moment for Indian aviation, says Singapore Airlines
New Delhi: Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong on Monday said the airline group will support the ongoing transformation of the enlarged Air India Group by offering “our stewardship and expertise where…
