World
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The curious case of 11A: One seat, two survivors, decades apart
In a haunting twist of fate, Vishwaskumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, was seated in 11A, the very same seat that once saved another man’s…
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Indian journalist detained along with scores of pro-Palestine protesters in Egypt
An Indian journalist was among the scores of pro-Palestinian activists detained and deported by Egyptian authorities on Friday, June 13, before a planned solidarity march towards the Gaza Strip to break the…
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India abstaining from UN motion on Gaza ‘shameful’: Priyanka Gandhi
Malappuram: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday termed as “shameful” and “disappointing” the Indian government’s decision to abstain from the UN motion to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations in…
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Awami League slams ‘fascist’ Yunus over his ‘insulting’ remarks on Bangladeshis
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Awami League strongly condemned the “disgraceful, insulting and deeply offensive” remarks made by the interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus against the people of the South Asian nation during his…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss diplomatic solutions to Middle East tensions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with United States (US) President Donald Trump on Friday, June 13, to discuss the importance of restraint, de-escalation, and resolving conflicts through…
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US shifts military resources in Middle East amid Israel-Iran tensions
Washington: The United States is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and a possible retaliatory attack by Tehran, according to two US…
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India abstains on UNGA resolution criticising Israel
United Nations: India has abstained again on a General Assembly resolution critical of Israel, saying that the efforts should be focused on bringing the two sides in the Gaza conflict closer to…
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Israel attacks Iran, tests Trump’s foreign policy pledge
Washington: Just hours before Israel launched strikes on Iran early Friday, President Donald Trump was still holding onto tattered threads of hope that a long-simmering dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme could be…
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Indonesia urges restraint amid Israel-Iran tensions
Jakarta: The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s strike on Iran, calling it a breach of law that undermines the very foundations of the international legal system. “The…
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Israel’s attack on Iran sparks jump in global oil prices
New Delhi: Oil prices in the international market jumped by more than 9 per cent on Friday after Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and missile production sites led to a further…
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India, China agree to fast-track resumption of direct flights
New Delhi: India and China have agreed to expedite steps to resume direct air services between the two countries and also hold talks to resolve trade issues. The decision was taken at…
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Delhi bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand over bomb threat
Mumbai: A Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Phuket following a security alert on Friday, an airline official said. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing mandatory security checks at Phuket International…
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Trump pleads for diplomacy hours before Israeli strikes on Iran
Washington: Just hours before Israel launched strikes on Iran early Friday, President Donald Trump was still holding onto tattered threads of hope that a long-simmering dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme could be…
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Air India diverts 16 long-haul flights amid Israel-Iran tensions
Mumbai: Sixteen long- and ultra-long haul Air India flights were diverted on Friday following Israel launching an attack on Iran and the subsequent closure of the Iranian airspace, the airline said on…
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Indians in Israel advised to avoid unnecessary travel
Jerusalem: Indians in Israel have been advised by the embassy to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel following the launch of Israel’s strikes on Iran. “In view of the prevailing situation in…
