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US imposes sanctions on three Israelis, five entities for disturbing peace in West Bank
New Delhi: The US State Department on Thursday said that it has imposed sanctions on three Israelis and five entities for disturbing peace in the West Bank. “We are imposing sanctions on…
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Joe Biden says Kamala Harris is ‘qualified to be president’
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said his deputy, Vice President Kamala Harris, is “qualified” to lead the county. At a press conference here, Biden said, “From the very beginning, I…
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Kremlin says NATO expansion into Ukraine ‘unacceptable threat’
Moscow: The expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) into Ukraine is an “unacceptable threat” to Russia’s security, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday. Peskov’s remarks came following a joint declaration…
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Security agencies seize Chinese shipment of banned chemicals for Pakistan at TN port
Chennai: Security agencies have seized a Chinese shipment of internationally banned chemicals, apparently intended for Pakistan’s biological and chemical warfare program, at a port in Tamil Nadu, officials said on Thursday. The…
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British Indian MPs swear oath on ‘Bhagavad Gita’, ‘Gutka’, ‘Bible’
London: Newly elected Indian-origin MPs to the House of Commons have been pledging their allegiance to the British Crown as a symbol of loyalty to the country, choosing to swear on holy…
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Saudia Airlines catches fire during landing at Peshawar airport
A Saudia Airlines flight carrying 296 passengers and 21 crew members caught fire upon landing at Peshawar International Airport in Pakistan on Thursday, July 11. According to multiple media reports, the fire…
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Indian man killed in Dubai by Pakistani roommates after argument
Dubai: A 21-year-old man from the Lohatbaddi village in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India, was allegedly killed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) by his Pakistani roommates after a verbal argument.…
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Champions Trophy 2025: Team India might not travel to Pakistan
New Delhi: Team India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy as the BCCI will propose a hybrid model to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sources told…
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Sharp 19-per cent decline in Indian-American support for Biden
Washington: There is a sharp 19-per cent decline in Indian Americans supporting incumbent President Joe Biden between the last election of 2020 and the 2024 election cycle, according to a bi-annual Asian…
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NATO expresses concern over deepening Russia-China ties
Washington: The 32-member NATO expressed concerns on Wednesday over the deepening relationship between Russia and China, and the latter’s aggressive behaviour. “The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) stated ambitions and coercive policies…
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India dismisses reports about differences with Russia on Ukraine as ‘factually incorrect’
Vienna: India on Wednesday dismissed as “factually incorrect” reports about differences with Russia on the issue of Ukraine that apparently led to scrapping of a larger delegation-level meeting during Prime Minister Narendra…
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Pak grants 1-yr extension to registered Afghan refugees; halts deportation
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Wednesday granted a one-year extension to registered Afghan refugees till June 30 next year, a respite for Afghan nationals living legally in the country who were facing…
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India-France-UAE trilateral focal points meeting held virtually: MEA
New Delhi: India, France and UAE trilateral focal points meeting were held virtually, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. The discussions between the officials of the three nations focussed on…
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Trump attacks Kamala Harris, questions her competence
Washington: Donald Trump, the former US president and presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party, has attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, raising questions on her competence and describing her as an “insurance…
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Pak court denies pre arrest bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots case
Lahore: A Pakistani court on Tuesday refused pre-arrest bail to former prime minister Imran Khan in three cases of May 9 riots and allowed police his custody for interrogation. Khan was booked…
