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Biden, Qatari leader urge ceasefire, humanitarian aid after Gaza tragedy

Washington: President Joe Biden and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed deep concern over the “tragic and alarming incident” leading to the loss of over 100 lives, according to the…
Nikki Haley hammers Trump for being all about himself; faces protests in Virginia

Richmond and Falls Church: Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has hammered her rival Donald Trump for being all about himself as she told enthusiastic crowds here that one more term for…

US: Biden orders investigation into security risks of Chinese-made cars

Washington: US President Joe Biden has ordered US Secretary of Commerce to conduct an investigation into possible security risks of Chinese-manufactured cars, The Washington Post reported. In a statement released by White…
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84

Ottawa: Former Canadian Prime Minister and stalwart Conservative figure Brian Mulroney passed away at the age of 84, as announced by his family, Canada-based CTV News reported. The former Tory leader, known…
Guterres condemns killing of over 100 around food convoy in Gaza

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of more than 100 people in incidents in northern Gaza and repeated his demands for a ceasefire, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric…
Bangladesh: 43 killed, several injured in Dhaka building fire

Dhaka: At least 43 people were killed in a deadly fire that broke out at a six-storey commercial building on Baily Road in Dhaka late on Thursday night. Of the deceased, 33…
Saudi Crown Prince, French Prez discuss regional, int’l issues

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, February 29. In a statement, Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer arrested for pro-Palestine protest in US

Los Angeles: Actress Hunter Schafer, who is known for her work in the drama streaming series ‘Euphoria’, was taken into police custody for storming 30 Rock during the taping of US President…
UK PM Rishi Sunak calls on police chiefs to get tough on mob’ protests

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called on the country’s police chiefs to use the full spectrum of their powers to ensure that protests are not allowed to descend into “mob rule”.…
India’s 1st civilian team reaches Maldives to replace military personnel

New Delhi: India on Thursday said its first civilian team of technical experts has reached the Maldives to replace the military personnel operating an advanced light helicopter in the island nation. Maldivian…
Pakistan struggling to arrange $1.8 billion for repayment of Chinese loan

Karachi: Pakistan’s foreign exchange market is tense on reports about the expected higher dollar outflows, local media reported. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is currently burdened with arranging $1.8 billion for repayment…
4.9-magnitude quake jolts Japan

Tokyo: A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, the weather agency said on Thursday. The temblor occurred at 6:35 p.m. local time (0935 GMT) at a depth of…
Pak: Imran Khan urges Feb 8 polls ‘audit’ by IMF before any bailout talks

Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has written to the IMF, urging it to conduct an “audit” of at least 30 per cent of the national and provincial assembly seats…
Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy named CEO of data cloud firm Snowflake

New York: Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of US-based data cloud company Snowflake. Ramaswamy, who previously held the position…
Myanmar declares martial law in 2 townships of eastern state

Yangon: Myanmar’s State Administration Council imposed martial law in Momeik and Mabein townships in Shan state of eastern Myanmar, media reported. According to the media report, the council said on Wednesday in…