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Nepal prepares rescue plan for its citizens as Israel-Iran tension escalates
Kathmandu: Amid ongoing conflict between Israel and -Iran, Nepal on Tuesday prepared a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety and if necessary, the evacuation of its nationals from the region, officials said.…
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What to know about bunker-buster bombs and Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility
Bangkok: If the US decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option for Washington would be to provide the “bunker-buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the…
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China-Pak military alliance, India’s readiness figure in par panel meet
New Delhi: China’s strong military tie-up with Pakistan, as seen during Operation Sindoor, figured prominently in a parliamentary committee meeting as members sought to know about India’s preparedness and future plans to…
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Bangladesh: Political parties hold talks with NCC on reforms
Dhaka: The second phase of discussions between political parties and the National Consensus Commission (NCC) of the country began on Tuesday as political uncertainty and instability continues to grip Bangladesh. The latest…
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Israel will continue to target Iran’s nuclear programme: Ambassador in India
New Delhi: Israel will continue to do what is within its capabilities to “degrade” Iran’s nuclear programme, the country’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said on Tuesday, amid escalating tensions between the…
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Trump might extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app
Washington: President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video-sharing app. Trump had signed an order in early April…
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PM Modi to address G7 session
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Outreach Session of the G7 advanced countries on Tuesday in the backdrop of India having become the fastest-growing economy in the world, and…
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Oil prices rise sharply after Trump asks evacuation of Tehran
New Delhi: Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. The prices jumped…
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US judge rules Trump’s NIH funding cut illegal, cites discrimination
Washington: A federal judge in US city of Boston ruled that the Trump’s administration’s decision to terminate funding for diversity-related research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was illegal, accusing the…
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Hyderabad students struggle to secure jobs in US, face risk of deportation
Hyderabad: Several students from Hyderabad are struggling to find jobs in the US after completing their education, putting them at risk of deportation. Many Indian students have already received notices from US…
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Donald Trump exits G7 early amid Israel, Iran conflict
Kananaskis: President Donald Trump abruptly left the Group of Seven summit Monday, departing a day early as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified and the US leader declared that Tehran should…
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Israel warns 3L people to evacuate Tehran, Trump issues warning
Tel Aviv: Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the middle of Iran’s capital as Israel’s air campaign on Tehran appeared to broaden on the fourth day of an intensifying…
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Trump calls for Israel-Iran talks as G7 leaders meet in Canada
Kananaskis: The Group of Seven summit began in Canada on Monday with world leaders scrambling to contain the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with US President Donald…
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Trump attends G7 summit amid his trade war with US allies
Kananaskis: President Donald Trump has arrived for the G7, or Group of Seven, summit in Canada, a country he’s suggested should be annexed, as he wages a trade war with America’s longstanding…
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34 Palestinians killed in new shootings near food distribution centres, medics say
Deir al-Balah: At least 34 Palestinians were killed Monday in new shootings on the roads leading to Israeli-and US-supported food distribution centres in the Gaza Strip, the local Health Ministry said. The…
