World
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Canada sanctions 7 Israelis, 5 entities over West Bank violence
Canada has imposed sanctions against seven Israeli settlers and five entities for “extremist violence” against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. This marks the second time in just over a month that Ottawa…
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4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal’s Bagmati province
Kathmandu: An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hit Nepal’s Bagmati Province on Friday, according to the National Earthquake Measurement Centre. The quake with epicentre at Helambu Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district, 100 km…
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Sri Lanka withholds exam results of 70 Muslim students over hijab
The Examinations Department in Sri Lanka has withheld the exam results of 70 Muslim girls for wearing head scarf having their ears covered during the exam. The Muslim students from Zahira College,…
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Renowned MMA fighter Jeff Monson embraces Islam
A renowned American-born Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, boxer, and submission grappler, Jeffrey William Monson, recently announced his conversion to Islam. A video clip of Monson pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of…
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Russia to respond to US drone operations over Black Sea
Moscow: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has directed the general staff of the Russian armed forces to propose a plan responding to US drone operations over the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry…
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US opted out of Paris Accord as India, China weren’t paying: Trump
Atlanta: Former US president Donald Trump has said his administration opted out of the landmark Paris Climate Accord in 2017 as it was a “rip-off” which would have cost Washington USD 1…
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US Presidential debate: Biden, Trump call each other liar, worst president
Atlanta: President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump sparred over the state of the economy, border, foreign policy, abortion and national security during the first of presidential debates as they…
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Biden, Trump to face off in first presidential debate
Washington: Will the two men shake hands when they meet on the debate stage? They didn’t when they met last for a debate in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic was at its…
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India strongly dismisses ‘baseless’ remarks on Kashmir by Pakistan in UNSC
United Nations: India has strongly dismissed and condemned the “baseless” remarks on Kashmir made by a Pakistani diplomat during a UN Security Council debate on children and armed conflict, calling it another…
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Iran set to elect new president tomorrow; ballot box in Hyderabad too
Hyderabad: The Islamic Republic of Iran will elect its new president as the country is set to go to the polls on June 28, 2024. The election activity will be observed in…
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US has ‘some concerns’ over India-Russia military engagement: Campbell
New Delhi: The US has “some concerns” over India’s engagement with Russia in military and technology domains but at the same time Washington has confidence and trust in New Delhi to advance…
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SL finalises debt restructuring agreement with Official Creditor Committee
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday announced that debt restructuring agreements were finalised with bilateral lenders, including India and China, in Paris, describing the development as a “significant milestone” that…
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After the Indo-Pacific, India, US to focus on cooperation in the Indian Ocean
Washington: India and the United States are now turning towards the Indian Ocean as their next frontier of cooperation across a wide suite of issues from trade to security, drawing upon the…
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India received USD 120 bn in remittances in 2023, maximum from US: World Bank
Washington: India received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023, which is almost twice of USD 66 billion received by Mexico during the same period, the World Bank said in a report…
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Indian worker’s arm severed in Italy, dies as employer abandons him; India urges action
London: A 31-year-old Indian worker died after he was dumped on the road without medical assistance by his employer after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery. Following the incident, India…
