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DGCA pulls up Turkish Airlines over multiple safety violations
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major…
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Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine drone attack, Iran nuclear program
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin told him “very strongly” in a phone call Wednesday that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields.…
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5 foreign ministers from central Asia to attend India-hosted conclave
New Delhi: India will host foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries at a conclave on Friday with a focus on jointly combating terrorism and boosting cooperation in areas of trade and…
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Kremlin confirms explosion at Crimean Bridge, but no damage caused
Moscow: The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had attempted to attack the Crimean Bridge, but failed to cause any damage. “There really was an explosion, nothing was damaged, and the…
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Over 20 ‘mild’ quakes rattle Karachi; experts debate about potential big one
Karachi: Pakistan’s biggest city has experienced at least 21 earthquakes of mild intensity over the last two days but experts were divided on Wednesday over a potential major earthquake later in the…
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US and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings
Gaza Strip: An Israeli- and US-backed group paused food delivery at its three distribution sites in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after health officials said dozens of Palestinians were killed in a…
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Iran’s supreme leader criticises US proposal in nuclear talks, but does not reject idea of deal
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday criticised an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, though he stopped short of entirely rejecting the idea of…
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Mass shooting in Toronto leaves one dead, five injured
Toronto: A tragic mass shooting incident unfolded in Toronto, Canada, leaving one man dead and five others injured with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to police. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:30 p.m.…
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UNSC to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
United Nations: The UN Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.” UN diplomats said the United…
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New document reveals India’s precision strikes on 7 Pakistani locations
New Delhi: A new Pakistani document has shed fresh light on India’s precision strikes on Pakistani targets during the four-day clashes last month as it listed at least seven previously-unknown locations. The…
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Voter turnout surpasses 70 pc in South Korea’s presidential election
Seoul: Voter turnout for South Korea’s presidential election has surpassed the 70 per cent mark, 10 hours after voting began early Tuesday, the election watchdog said. Of the total 44.39 million eligible…
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Antonio Guterres calls for release of UN staff detained by Yemen’s Houthis
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate and unconditional release of UN staff detained by the Houthis in Yemen. “This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention…
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Indian students in US receive assurance of legal support from KTR
Hyderabad: Indian students pursuing higher education in the US will now receive support as BRS working president KT Rama Rao—commonly known as KTR—has assured them of legal assistance and guidance. He gave…
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US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison
Washington: A naturalised US citizen who pleaded guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State group was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison. Lirim Sylejmani, 49, engaged in at…
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Maldives holds ‘very special place’ in India’s foreign policy: Envoy
Male: Maldives occupies a “very special place” in New Delhi’s foreign policy, not because of its strategic geographical location but because it is India’s neighbour, Indian High Commissioner G Balasubramanian has said.…
