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Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh not communal, issue ‘exaggerated’: Yunus
Dhaka: Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has said the issue of attacks on minority Hindus in his country is “exaggerated”, asserting that the incidents are “more political than communal”…
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Pope Francis, Indonesian Imam sign declaration against religious conflict
Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar signed a landmark declaration on Thursday, September 5, at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, during one of the final major events of the Pope’s three-day…
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Coke, Pepsi boycott over Gaza boosts local soft drinks: Report
The boycott calls for Coke and rival PepsiCo has boosted the local soft drinks brands in several Muslim countries. The boycott campaign, led by Arab countries against the companies that support the…
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PM Modi discusses ways to boost bilateral cooperation with Singapore Prez
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and discussed avenues to broaden and deepen bilateral cooperation. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the city-state…
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Risk of World War III still looms, only I can prevent it: Trump
New York: Former President Donald Trump has asserted that there was an imminent risk of World War III and global conflagration from nuclear proliferation which only he could prevent. “We’re heading into…
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‘Hasina must keep quiet…’: Bangladesh interim govt head Yunus
Dhaka: Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has said that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making political remarks from India is an “unfriendly gesture”, asserting that she must remain silent…
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Want to create many Singapores in Bharat, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, said that India wants to make many Singapores in the country. He said this during a meeting with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong and…
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Work suspended, fishing boats recalled as China braces for Typhoon Yagi
Beijing: The southern Chinese provinces of Hainan and Guangdong have recalled fishing boats amid a spate of measures to gear up for the approaching Typhoon Yagi. Hainan will suspend work and schools…
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India should send signal to Bangladeshi Hindus that they are welcome: BJP
New Delhi: BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta on Wednesday said India should send signals to Hindus in Bangladesh that they are always welcome here. The former member of Parliament also said Hindus residing…
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Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘Wear it Purple Day’ post
Iran has summoned Australia’s envoy to Iran, Ian McConville, over an Instagram post celebrating ‘Wear It Purple Day.’ Iran’s foreign ministry said the post was “disrespectful and contrary to Iranian and Islamic cultural norms”, according…
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PM Modi to arrive in Singapore on Wednesday for fifth official visit
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here on Wednesday for his fifth official visit to the Southeast Asian country at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong after…
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PM Modi meets Sultan of Brunei, discusses bilateral ties
Bandar Seri Begawan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei at his official residence Istana Nurul Iman and held bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening the bond…
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Pakistan drop to 8th in Test rankings following loss to Bangladesh
Dubai: Pakistan’s first-ever series loss to Bangladesh has resulted in Shan Masood’s team slipping down to the eighth position in the ICC Test rankings besides hitting a historic low of lowest rating…
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4 Indians, including 2 from Hyderabad killed in US car crash
Hyderabad: A tragic multi-vehicle accident on August 30, in Anna, Texas, resulted in the deaths of four Indian nationals, including two individuals from Hyderabad. The victims were identified as Aryan Raghunath Orampati,…
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At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine
Kyiv: At least 51 people were killed and more than 200 others injured in a Russian missile attack against a military educational facility in central Ukraine in one of the deadliest single…
