World
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PM Modi likely to address annual high-level UNGA session in September
United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the annual high-level session of the UN General Assembly in September, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN here.…
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UK’s primary domestic terror threat is from Islamist terrorism: Report
London: The primary domestic terrorist threat to the UK comes from Islamist terrorism even as explicit affiliation to terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and Islamic State is making way for wider online…
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey seal drone deal during Erdogan’s visit
Riyadh: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s move to strengthen diplomatic ties with Gulf countries is seeing success as Saudi Arabia agreed to buy drones from Turkey in the biggest defence contract between the…
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Over 90 mn Americans under heat alerts
Washington: More than 90 million people in the US, nearly one-third of the population, are under heat alerts as a blistering heat wave continues to sweep the country. In its latest update,…
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Indian-American sentenced to life for killing 3 teens over doorbell prank
New York: A 45-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to life without parole for his role in the January 2020 car crash that killed three teenage boys in California who had pranked…
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No indication that Afghan refugees in Pak guilty of acts of terrorism: WH
Washington: There is no indication that the Afghan refugees in Pakistan or those living along the border are guilty of acts of terrorism, the White House said Monday. “(We are) Seeing no…
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India receives 105 antiques that were smuggled to US
New York: India received on Monday 105 smuggled antiques dating from at least the second to the 18th centuries that were recovered by US officials. India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh…
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UAE President, Japan PM cement historic bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today underscored the strength of UAE-Japan relations during a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions took…
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Protests by Indian community for Baby Ariha stuck in Germany
Around 150 to 200 Indians gathered in Frankfurt city of Germany to stage a peaceful protest demanding the repatriation of Ariha who has been in foster care in Germany since September 23,…
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UAE offers condolences over flood victims in South Korea
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with South Korea over the victims of the torrential rains and floods that resulted in several deaths and injuries. In a statement,…
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India, US among closest partners: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Gandhinagar: United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on Monday said the US and India are among the closest partners in the world and her country appreciates India’s leadership during its…
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Argentina
Buenos Aires: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 of 169 kilometres depth jolted Argentina on Monday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 08.35 am IST…