World
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Netanyahu takes gamble on US support for Israel with war against Iran
Jerusalem: Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and…
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China’s economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
Beijing: China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer…
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Student of Indian descent killed in US shooting considered reaction to Iran war
New York: The fallout from the distant Iran war has claimed the life of a student of Indian descent in Texas, who was killed along with another student by a man wearing…
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Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4-5 weeks but could go longer
Washington: US President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared “to go far longer than that.” Trump spoke Monday at a White…
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Iran’s FIFA World Cup place in US put in doubt, Iraq could next in line
Geneva: Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament’s co-host, the United States.…
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Apple introduces iPhone 17e with faster performance
California: Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup — with the latest-generation A19 chip for faster performance, an advanced camera system, enhanced…
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Air India suspends Middle East flights for March 3
New Delhi: Air India on Monday said it has extended the suspension of all its flights to and from the Middle East for March 3 while its scheduled operations to US, Canada,…
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Middle East tensions: Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain and Jordan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation…
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France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations
France: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France would allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy. Macron said the new…
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This is not Iraq: US Defence Secy insists Iran conflict ‘not endless’
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is…
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No ship movement in Strait of Hormuz skyrockets oil prices
Frankfurt: Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, March 2, as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how US and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect…
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Myanmar’s military government pardons 10,000 prisoners before parliament opens
Bangkok: The head of Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to more than 10,000 prisoners and reduced the sentences of others to mark a holiday, state-run media reported on Monday, March 2. There…
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Air India flights to North America, Europe to use alternative routes
New Delhi: Air India will operate its flights to North America and Europe using alternative routes over available airspaces in the Middle East and cancel six flights to various European cities on…
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Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East
New York: Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions…
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T20 World Cup 2026: India beat WI by five wickets to seal semifinal spot
Kolkata: Sanju Samson struck a magnificent unbeaten 97 as India beat West Indies by five wickets in a must-win Super 8 clash to book their semifinal berth at the T20 World Cup…
