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UAE calls for Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access at EU meeting
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, the UAE’s assistant minister for political affairs and envoy of the foreign minister to the European Union (EU), has called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to…
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Thousands protest in New Zealand as government reveals budget
Wellington: Thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets on Thursday in a nationwide protest ahead of the new government’s first budget. Te Pati Maori (the Maori Party) alongside the Toitu Te…
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Terror threat: NY promises unprecedented security for India-Pakistan clash
New York: New York’s Nassau County will have unprecedented security arrangements in place for the T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 due to the threat of a…
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Spanish PM meets Arab-Islamic delegation for Gaza
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez held a meeting on Gaza with a delegation of the Ministerial Committee commissioned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit here, a day after Spain’s official recognition…
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SIA in-flight service protocol revision after recent severe turbulence
Singapore: Some frequent fliers have described Singapore Airlines (SIA) in-flight service protocol following the recent severe turbulence on its plane as a hasty move which is already having repercussions on its service…
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Praggnanandhaa clinches 1st classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen
Stavanger: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here. The 18-year-old Indian, who…
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India, Bangladesh discuss extradition cases, visa issues
New Delhi: India and Bangladesh on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks focusing on issues relating to visas, mutual legal assistance and extradition cases. The two sides met for the fourth round of the…
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ISIS-K calling for attack on India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup match: Police
New York: ISIS-K has called for a “Lone Wolf” attack on the India-Pakistan World Cup Cricket match here next month, a top police official has warned while putting security on high alert.…
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‘All Eyes On Rafah’: Dua Lipa calls for end of Israeli genocide in Gaza
English and Albanian singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has expressed her support for ‘All Eyes On Rafah’, a campaign aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza Strip. In an Instagram story,…
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Brazil recalls ambassador from Israel over Gaza war
The Brazilian authorities has reportedly recalled Frederico Meyer, Brazil’s ambassador to Israel, due to rising diplomatic tensions over the Gaza war. Mayer was initially summoned to consult with his government, after Brazil…
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4 Pakistanis killed in Balochistan province by Iranian firing: Pak authorities
Karachi: At least four Pakistani citizens were killed and two others injured on Wednesday when Iranian forces opened unprovoked firing on a vehicle in a border town of Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province,…
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Indian-origin surgeon charged with sexual offences in UK
London: An Indian-origin surgeon has been charged as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in Lancashire, north-west England, the local police force has said. Amal…
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Attack on Christians: 140 held for alleged involvement in Pakistan
Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a total of 140 suspects involved in attacking members of the Christian minority, their properties and police personnel on the issue of…
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China enhances military support to Pakistan along LoC in Kashmir
Kupwara: Pakistan’s key ally China has been actively bolstering the defence capabilities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years which…
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Pakistan grants India consular access to two alleged spies
Islamabad: Pakistan has granted India consular access to two Indian nationals who were arrested from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and charged with espionage in 2020. The meeting between Indian diplomats and the Indian nationals…
