World
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16 killed after coach falls into river in Pakistan
Islamabad: At least 16 people were killed and two others injured after a passenger coach fell into a river in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, an official said. The spokesperson for the…
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Canada-based gangster Dalla’s aide held in Punjab: DGP
Chandigarh: Delivering another blow to Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla’s network, Punjab’s Counter Intelligence, Bathinda, in a joint operation with Mansa police, have solved the grenade attack case with the arrest of key…
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China: Senior citizen held after 43 people died in hit-and-run
A 62-year-old man was arrested in connection with a major hit-and-run incident in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Monday evening, resulting in at least 35 deaths and 43 injuries. The crash reportedly occurred…
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Iran and Russia officially link payment systems to enhance financial cooperation
Iran and Russia linked their national payment systems on Monday, a significant move to bypass the US dollar in bilateral transactions, Iranian news agency Press TV reported. The linkage between Russia’s Mir…
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Wikipedia officially adds ‘Gaza Genocide’ to list of genocide page
Wikipedia has finally added the article “Gaza genocide” to the List of Genocides marking a new step in the challenging process of awareness raising for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This decision came after…
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Mossad warns Israelis in Thailand to increase vigilance, avoid mass gatherings
Israeli intelligence and security agencies on Tuesday called on the country’s citizens staying or visiting Thailand to increase vigilance and pay attention to updates following “recent information” and in light of the…
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Temple in Canada cancels event amid threat of protests
Ottawa: The Brampton Triveni temple in Canada has cancelled a consular event after the Canadian police warned them of an “extremely high and imminent” threat level of violent protests. The Life Certificate…
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UK reiterates support for India’s permanent UNSC seat
London: The UK has reiterated its support for permanent membership for India in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as part of an expansion of the international panel to ensure it can…
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New Zealand govt officially apologises for abuse in care
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially apologised on Tuesday to all New Zealanders who were abused in the care of state and faith-based institutions after a report in July set…
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4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Sydney
Sydney: An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.1 struck north of Sydney in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, causing power outages for thousands of properties. Geoscience Australia recorded the…
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Melania Trump to skip White House meeting on Wednesday with Jill Biden: Sources
Washington: Melania Trump will not be attending the traditional White House meeting on Wednesday with first lady Jill Biden, sources said. Traditionally, when the outgoing President hosts the incoming President-elect in the…
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India Caucus co-chair in Congress is Trump’s new NSA
Washington: In the most significant appointment yet for India from the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced Mike Waltz, a Congressman from Florida who is the co-chair of the…
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US: Trump names Elise Stefanik as UN permanent representative
United Nations: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced fierce critic of the world organisation, Elise Stefanik, as the US permanent representative, a cabinet-level position. The appointment of Stefanik, whom he called “an…
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PepsiCo, Nestle, Unilever sell less healthy products in India: Report
According to a new report published by the Access to Nutrition initiative (ATNi), multinational food companies including Unilever, PepsiCo, and Nestle produce and sell sub-standard products in lower-income countries including India. A…
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Coast guards of India, Sri Lanka hold high-level meeting in Colombo
New Delhi: Coast guards of India and Sri Lanka held a high-level meeting in Colombo on Monday as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in addressing various maritime challenges for strengthening the…
