World
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James Cook University invites applications from Indian students
Chennai: Singapore-based James Cook University has earmarked Singapore dollars 10,000 worth of scholarships for students from India, encouraging them to pursue higher education at its campus. The initiative aims to provide opportunities…
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China celebrates 65th anniversary of Tibet takeover in new villages along India border
Beijing: China, which is building numerous villages in Tibet close to its borders with India and Bhutan, has held several celebratory events to mark its takeover of Tibet in the new border villages…
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US announces new visa restrictions for current, former Syrian officials
The United States (US) State Department has announced new visa restrictions on current and former Syrian government officials and others for their involvement in violent acts and severe human rights abuses during…
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Pakistanis brace for another petrol price hike ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Islamabad: Even as the cash-strapped economy of Pakistan has taken a massive toll on the lives of its citizens, adding up to their struggles, miseries and sufferings with consistent rise in inflation,…
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Kashmiri-Palestinian couple launches website to identify brands that support Israel
A Kashmiri-Palestinian couple, based in the United States (US), have launched a website called “DisOccupied” that identifies brands and companies that support Israel, making it easier for consumers to boycott Israeli products. Taking…
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Nikah on Pakistani dramas valid in real life, says Muslim cleric, stirs row
A Pakistani religious cleric’s statement that Nikah of Pakistani actors in dramas or serials is valid in real life has stirred a row and widespread debate on debate social media. His statement…
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Canada: Man hurls racial abuses at pizza delivery agent, faces backlash on sharing video
A recent incident in Toronto, Canada involving a pizza delivery person who appears South Asian and an unsatisfied customer has caused quite a stir on social media. The customer was very unhappy…
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Russia says Moscow terror attack suspects planned to flee to Kiev for reward
Moscow: The Russian Investigative Committee has said that it had found evidence showing that the terrorists involved in the Moscow concert hall attack were planning to cross into Ukraine to receive their…
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Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistanis from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea
New Delhi: At least 23 Pakistani nationals were rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates during a daring 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea, said the Indian Navy. The dramatic rescue unfolded…
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Aseefa Zardari elected member of parliament on seat vacated by Asif Ali
Islamabad: Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, who is her lookalike, was on Friday elected unopposed as a member of the parliament. Aseefa had filed a nomination…
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Despite our positive contributions, we don’t feel safe in Canada: Hindus to Trudeau
Toronto: Urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep Canada free from “the glorification of terrorism”, a prominent Hindu advocacy group in the country said on Friday that Ottawa’s current political discourse regarding…
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Joe Biden assures Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif of continuous support
Islamabad: Marking the first official communication with a Pakistani premier in years, US President Joe Biden has dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing continuous support and highlighted that…
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Maldives prez alleges his predecessor took orders from ‘foreign ambassador’
Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has alleged that his predecessor, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, operated on orders from “a foreign ambassador.” Muizzu, however, neither named any country nor any diplomat. The president…
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Buddhist monk gets 4-year jail for insulting Muslims in Sri Lanka
An firebrand Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka was sentenced to four years in jail by a court on March 28 for inciting sectarian hatred against the island’s minority Muslim community, AFP reported.…
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First food aid from New Zealand reaches Gaza camp
FIANZ, the national Muslim umbrella organization, confirms that the first delivery of humanitarian food aid from NZ organized by us has reached Gaza, said Br Ibrar Sheikh, President of FIANZ. It has…
