World
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Singapore HC hands 1 yr jail sentence to Indian origin minister Iswaran
Singapore: Singapore’s Indian origin former transport minister S Iswaran was handed a one-year jail sentence on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to five charges relating to corruption and blocking of justice in…
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Religious freedom: US report calls for India to be in ‘Country of Particular Concern’ list
Washington: A US federal government commission has flagged the alleged worsening of religious freedom in India and called for it to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern”. Authored by senior…
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Lebanon conflict: UN chief commends peacekeeping troops
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed “deep appreciation” for India and other countries contributing troops to the peacekeeping operation in Lebanon where they face dangers from a growing conflict between…
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US opposes Israel’s plan to strike Iran’s nuclear sites
President Joe Biden has made it clear that the US does not support Israel launching a strike on Iran’s nuclear program. According to media reports, Biden gave a straightforward “no” to the…
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The nations supporting Iran, Israel in the ongoing war
With regional tension escalating into a war-like standoff between Iran and Israel, here’s a look at the nations that support the warring nations. While Israel’s traditional ally United States of America said…
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US, European presence root cause of problems in West Asia: Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, October 2 that the root cause of problems in West Asia is the presence of the United States and certain European countries in…
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Iran establishes deterrence to counter Israeli attack on nuclear facilities
Tehran: Iran’s atomic chief said on Wednesday, October 2 that his country’s armed forces have established necessary deterrence after Israel threatened to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. President of the atomic energy organisation…
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Israel bans entry of UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres
In a major development, Israel, on Wednesday, October 2, banned the entry of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz announced the decision stating the United Nations failed…
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Major airlines in Middle East take a hit as Iran-Israel tension rise
Airlines in the Middle East are facing disruptions owing to the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Many have suspended their flights to Iran, Iraq Jordan and Beirut after Iran launched missile…
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Iran came closer to nukes because of Trump says Walz
Washington: Praising the steady leadership and calmness of Vice President Kamala Harris, her running mate Governor Tim Walz has slammed the policies of the Republican presidential candidate claiming that Iran went closer…
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Netherlands to evacuate citizens from Lebanon
The Hague: The Netherlands will help its citizens to leave Lebanon in the next few days, the Dutch Foreign Ministry announced. “The security situation in Lebanon has become even more uncertain,” the…
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Iranian attack on Israel appears to have been defeated, ineffective: Biden
Washington: The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, US President Joe Biden said, hours after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel. The Israeli military reportedly…
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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including 900 Indians, staying in place: Spokesperson
United Nations: The UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including about 900 Indians, are remaining in place despite the “dangerous developments” following Israel’s ground invasion of the country and the UN is in close…
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WikiLeaks founder Assange says he chose ‘freedom over unrealisable justice’
Brussels: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that he was freed after years of incarceration because he had chosen “freedom over unrealisable justice”, as he described his plea deal with US authorities.…
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Iran launches missile attack on Israel, IDF’s strong response
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, triggering widespread panic and sending citizens scrambling for shelter. The assault, involving drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, was a collaborative effort between the…
