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Video: Saudi man pins down thief after phone snatching in London
London: A video of a Saudi citizen pinning down a phone thief on a London street has gone viral, drawing widespread praise on social media. The man, identified as Saud Bin Hariul…
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Missing man’s body found in melting glacier after 28 yrs in Pakistan
The body of a man who went missing 28 years ago has been found in a melting glacier in Pakistan’s Kohistan region. The man, identified as Naseeruddin from the Saleh Khel tribe,…
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Trump links India oil tariff to ‘progress’ in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
New York: US President Donald Trump said that Washington and Moscow have made a “lot of progress” in working towards ending the Ukraine War and speculated the punitive tariff he imposed on…
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France battles wildfire larger than Paris; one dead as blaze spreads rapidly
Paris: France is grappling with its largest wildfire in years, which erupted in the southern Mediterranean region near Spain, killing one person and injuring several others as it continues to spread rapidly.…
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PM Modi to visit China after 7 yrs to attend SCO summit in Tianjin
New Delhi: After a gap of over seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to China later this month to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
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From 25pc to 50pc, US slaps ‘penalty tariffs’ on India for Russian oil
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, August 6, slapped an additional 25 per cent tariff on goods coming from India as penalty for New Delhi’s continued buying of Russian oil. Trump…
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Mercenaries from Pakistan, China fighting for Russia: Zelensky
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that “mercenaries” from China and Pakistan, along with a few other nations, are fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. Zelensky’s statement came after…
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Young Kaaba volunteer stabbed to death in Cambridge, 2 arrested
A Saudi student, known for his devotion as a volunteer serving pilgrims visiting the Kaaba in Makkah, was fatally stabbed south of Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK). The victim, 20-year-old Mohammed Yousef Alqassem,…
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Boating accident in US claims lives of two Indians
Two Indians drowned in a tragic boating accident that took place on August 3 in the United States (US). The accident occurred near Topock Gorge along the Colorado River in Arizona. Details…
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US visa applicants from two countries to face up to USD 15000 bonds
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s administration will first require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi, two African countries, to pay bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas, the…
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Trump’s tariff threat: US State dept declines to comment on India’s response
New York: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce refused to comment on India’s reactions to President Donald Trump’s threats to impose punitive tariffs for buying Russian oil. Asked by a reporter on…
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No ceasefire violation in J-K’s Poonch, says Indian Army
Mendhar: Amid reports of a ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch post Operation Sindoor in May, the Indian army on Tuesday evening, August 5, denied all claims. Initial reports claimed that…
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Pakistan top poll body bars 9 PTI MPs after May 9 violence verdict
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top election body on Tuesday disqualified nine lawmakers of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party, including leaders of the opposition in both chambers of the parliament, after their conviction…
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Russia defends India’s trade rights, slams US pressure as illegitimate
Moscow: Russia on Tuesday said sovereign countries have the right to select their partners in trade and economic cooperation based on their interests, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially”…
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Indian e-Visa facility available to visitors from 172 nations: MoS
New Delhi: India’s e-Visa facility is presently available to nationals of 172 countries for entry through 32 designated international airports and six major seaports, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister…
