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‘Not happy’ with Putin, US President Trump signals new sanctions on Russia
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has approved sending additional weapons to Ukraine and is considering new sanctions on Russia. “We’re sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I’ve approved…
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women, girls
The Hague: The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan’s Supreme Court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power…
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Police officer shot in Ambush at Texas detention center, 10 held
Alvarado: Ten people have been arrested on attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting outside of a Texas immigration detention centre that wounded a police officer, where people in black military-style…
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Asaduddin Owaisi slams Pak Army chief, Netanyahu over Trump’s Nobel nomination
Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, July 8, criticised Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir over their nomination of US…
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Israel PM Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Prize
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, July 7 nominated United States President Donald Trump for a Nobel Prize. Netanyahu wrote to the Nobel committee after his meeting with Trump at the…
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Four family members from Hyderabad die in US road accident
Hyderabad: Four members of a family from Hyderabad, who were on vacation in the United States (US), were charred to death in a horrific road accident. A couple and their two children…
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Trump threatens tariffs against BRICS over US interests: Spokesperson
New York: President Donald Trump has threatened an additional ten per cent tariff on countries associated with BRICS because he feels that the group is “seeking to undermine” US interests, according to…
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Texas floods: Death toll rises to over 100; search and rescue ops continue
Houston: The death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing, officials said. Search…
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India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan
United Nations: India on Monday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan as it noted that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that…
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Ship attacked in Red Sea after bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Dubai: A new attack targeted a ship traveling through the Red Sea on Monday after another claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly sunk a vessel. The private security firm Ambrey said two…
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US president Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial US allies in Asia.…
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Trump admin revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leader’s group
Washington: The Trump administration is revoking the terrorism designation of a group led by Syria’s new president as part of a broader US engagement with the transitional government since the ouster of…
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Russia downs 402 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles
Moscow: Russian air defence downed 402 Ukrainian drones and seven guided aerial bombs over the past day, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday. The ministry said that 91 drones were destroyed…
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Wall Street points to losses as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
New York: Wall Street is pointing to a lower open Monday as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make deals before a Wednesday deadline. The US will…
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PM Modi welcomes Indonesia as full BRICS member
Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto into the BRICS grouping as a full member during the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Ministry…
