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UN humanitarians plea for lifting of Gaza aid blockade
United Nations: With displacements and civilian casualties continuing in Gaza, UN humanitarians pleaded for lifting of the aid blockade and access to the few remaining stocks of food supplies. The UN Office…
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Guterres warns of recession risk from trade war, expresses hope it won’t happen
United Nations: Amid warnings of the risks of a recession from the trade war, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he “sincerely hopes” there won’t be one because of the effects it would…
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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect undeterred by negotiations
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs go into effect Tuesday at midnight US Eastern time (9:30 am IST) unaffected by negotiations underway between the US and the affected trading partner…
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Bangladesh protests: Mobs vandalize KFC, Bata over Gaza conflict
Dhaka: Hundreds of people protesting in support of Palestine attacked business outlets, including those belonging to multinationals, in different parts of Bangladesh, prompting police to launch raids and arrest 56 people allegedly…
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Yunus raised Hasina’s extradition issue during meeting with Modi: Bangladesh adviser
Dhaka: Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said that interim government chief Muhammad Yunus had raised the issue of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India during a…
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2 Microsoft workers fired for protesting against company’s ties with Israeli Army
Microsoft has terminated two workers who protested against the company’s alleged ties to the Israeli military during an event marking its 50th anniversary. Ibtihal Aboussad was dismissed on Monday, April 7, for…
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US-Russian crew of 3 launches to International Space Station
Moscow: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates launched successfully to the International Space Station on Tuesday on board a Russian spacecraft. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off as scheduled from…
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Scientists engineer wolves with traits of 10,000 year extinct Dire Wolves
Washington: Two genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the US, according to the company that aims to bring…
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US may revoke student visas over traffic violations, other petty crimes
Amid the tightening of US immigration policies, authorities are reportedly revoking international student visas over minor criminal records, including traffic violations, reported TOI. In recent days, dozens of Indian students studying across…
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Indian students in panic over proposed US bill to end OPT program
A newly proposed bill in the United States (US) seeking to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program has triggered widespread anxiety among Indian students pursuing higher education in America. With over…
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China says it will ‘fight to end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
Beijing: China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on…
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US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
Islamabad: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries in their first telephone conversation.…
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Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear tensions
Washington: The US and Iran are holding direct talks with their first meeting scheduled for Saturday at “almost at the top” level, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding a failure to reach…
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Indian-origin man charged with sexual assault on plane in US
New York: An Indian-origin man has been charged with sexual assault on a plane, according to US federal officials. Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla is accused of “abusive sexual contact” on a flight from…
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Trump threatens China with 50 per cent additional tariff
New York: President Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 50 per cent tariff that would take the total levies to more than the value of products while doubling down on…
