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Venezuela declares 7 days of national mourning for quake victims
Caracas: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has declared seven days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. “In honour of…
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Trump says Iran talks were ‘very good’ as Araghchi warns US, Israel
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran continued in Doha on Wednesday, July 1, with US President Donald Trump describing the negotiations as “very good” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Iran says ship runs aground after defying Hormuz route
Tehran: A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not running Iran’s approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported Wednesday. The report identified the affected vessel as a…
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Organs missing in Indian seafarer’s body who died in Venezuela
New Delhi: The family of an Indian seafarer, who allegedly died of a cardiac arrest in Venezuela in May, has claimed that several of his internal organs, including the brain, heart and…
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We can finance ourselves: Netanyahu on ending US aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel should begin reducing its dependence on financial assistance from the United States, arguing that the country’s economy has grown strong enough to sustain itself…
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US lifts sanctions on four firms, including Hyderabad-based
Washington: The US has de-listed four Indian companies, including Hyderabad-based firms, from its sanctions list, which were accused of supplying advanced technology and equipment for Russia’s military-industrial base. The companies have been…
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Hindu student, priest abducted for ransom in Bangladesh
Dhaka: A Hindu student, who also works as a temple priest, was allegedly held captive and assaulted for money by unidentified persons in Bangladesh, a local media report said on Tuesday, June…
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Iran won’t finalise US deal until MoU terms are met
Tehran: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States on a final agreement unless certain paragraphs of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding…
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Mexico beat Ecuador to reach FIFA WC last 16 after 40 years
Mexico City: Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half, and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a win in the…
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US birthright citizenship ruling praised by Indian Americans
Washington: Many Indian Americans have welcomed the US Supreme Court’s decision reaffirming birthright citizenship, calling it a victory for the Constitution, immigrant families and the American Dream, as Indian American lawmakers said…
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Four Indian Americans named to Carnegie’s Great Immigrants list
Houston: Four Indian Americans, including cybersecurity executive Nikesh Arora and Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji, have been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s prestigious Great Immigrants, Great Americans list for 2026.…
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Islamic prayer hall in Ireland’s Dublin damaged in suspected arson
Irish police have charged a man in his 40s following a suspected arson attack at an Islamic prayer hall in central Dublin that caused extensive damage but no injuries. The fire broke…
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FIFA WC: Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book historic last-16 spot
Arlington: Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute, and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with…
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FIFA WC: France beats Sweden 3-0 as Kylian Mbappé makes history
East Rutherford: Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and…
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Modi speaks to Iran President, stresses Strait’s importance to India
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation on Tuesday with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the recent developments in West Asia and the way forward.…
