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Devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii kill 6, destroy town
Honolulu: At least six people were killed by devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii’s Maui Island, which also led to the destruction of the historic town of Lahaina, authorities said. In a statement…
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Pak court refuses instant relief to Imran Khan; reject request
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s bid to get his conviction suspended in a corruption case did not succeed on Wednesday as the Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing but…
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India-born college student is first Republican to enter US Senate race in Wisconsin
Washington: India-born college student Rejani Raveendran has announced her senate candidacy for the US state of Wisconsin, becoming the first Republican to officially get in the race against Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin.…
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Former teacher in UK gets 12 years in jail for abuse of Indian children
London: A former deputy head teacher of a primary school in London was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday for paying and instructing teenagers in India, where he worked for…
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IMF’s agreement with Pakistan under risk if caretaker setup is prolonged: Report
Islamabad: The USD 3 billion IMF bailout package for Pakistan could be at risk if the caretaker government’s tenure gets prolonged due to the likely delay in holding general elections in the…
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Germany saw 209% spike in overnight stays by Indians in 2022
New Delhi: Germany saw a 209 per cent increase in overnight stays by Indians in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board. The…
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UAE President meets US NSA Jake Sullivan
Abu Dhabi: President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met visiting US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues. During the meeting…
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Can Britain tackle its problem of illegal migrants?
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has begun sending migrants on a floating vessel in southern England while their claims of asylum are processed. It is part of a wider policy…
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Reports warned of return of violent protests in Sri Lanka: Prez Wickremesinghe
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday briefed the Cabinet on intelligence reports warning of attempts by certain groups to create public unrest of the type that had happened on May…
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Pak: Imran Khan appeals his conviction in graft case, seeks release from jail
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday challenged his conviction in a corruption case by a trial court, saying the verdict by a “biased” judge “was a “slap in the…
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3 Die as firefighting helicopters crash into each other in Southern California
South California: Three people were killed on Sunday night after a helicopter used to fight a wildfire in Southern California collided with another one and crashed, according to the New York Times.…