World
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US factories likely to feel pain from Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs
Washington: President Donald Trump is once again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada. Trump on Wednesday will effectively plaster 25% taxes – tariffs –…
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White House clashes with Columbia over Pro-Palestinian activists
New York: The White House complained Tuesday that Columbia University is refusing to help federal agents find people being sought as part of the government’s effort to deport participants in pro-Palestinian demonstrations,…
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Pakistan: 16 terrorists killed in hostage rescue operation after train attack
Islamabad: Pakistani security forces have killed at least 16 terrorists during an operation to rescue hostages following a train attack in the Kacchi district of the country’s southwest Balochistan province, security sources…
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US says Ukraine ready for ceasefire, up to Russia now
Washington: The US on Tuesday said that Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for an immediate and interim ceasefire for 30 days and now it’s up to Russia to reciprocate. The US…
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Canada to retaliate against US tariffs until ‘Respect’ shown
Toronto: Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that his government will keep tariffs in place until Americans show respect and commit to free trade after US President Donald Trump threatened…
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US Prez Donald Trump doubles tariff on imports from Canada
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated the trade war with Canada by doubling the tariff on steel and aluminum imports from that country. Trump announced the additional 25 per cent…
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UN hears Palestinians describe torture, starvation in Israeli custody
Geneva: Palestinians described alleged abuses by Israeli forces and settlers — punched in the genitals, held for days while naked, starved — to independent UN-backed human rights investigators on Tuesday during hearings…
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Militants derail train, take 100 hostages in Pakistan
Islamabad: The targeted attack of Jaffar Express passenger train by militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at Mashkaf, Dhadar, Bolan, has now become a standoff between the security forces and the…
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Airtel partners Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet to India
New Delhi: Telecom major Airtel on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This is the first…
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US: Black Lives Matter mural removed in Washington
A mural related to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in United States’ Washington was removed on Monday, March 10 after a Republican lawmaker threatened stop funding to the city. The mural,…
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Photos: PM Modi arrives in Mauritius, receives ceremonial welcome
Port Louis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Mauritius where he will attend the island nation’s national day celebrations as the chief guest and…
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Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled to take place in…
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Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be ‘first of many’
New York: President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come”…
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Rubio says US could resume aid to Ukraine
Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration could resume aid and intelligence support to Ukraine if the war-torn country’s leaders commit to a peace process at a crucial…
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Watch: Historic ‘Open Iftar’ at Shakespeare’s Globe
For the second time, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, one of London’s most renowned historical venues, hosted an ‘Open Iftar’ event, welcoming nearly 500 Muslims and non-Muslims on Sunday, March 9. Organised by the…
