World
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India temporarily suspends postal services to US
New Delhi: India, on Saturday, August 23, temporarily suspended postal services to the United States as the US-bound air carriers have denied carrying shipments due to a lack of clarity in the…
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We have certain red lines: Jaishankar on negotiations for trade deal with US
New Delhi: India has certain “red-lines” in its trade negotiations with the US and New Delhi will not compromise on protecting the interests of farmers and small producers, External Affairs Minister S…
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Iranian, Russian foreign ministers review nuclear negotiations with West
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have exchanged views on the latest developments regarding Iran’s nuclear issue. In a phone call on Friday, the two…
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US tour bus accident kills 5; several Indians on board
New York: A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 people, including Indians, aboard crashed and rolled on its side on an interstate highway, killing five passengers…
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Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India
New York: President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor, who is currently the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, as the next US Ambassador to India. In…
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PM Modi to visit Japan, China from August 29 to September 1
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit of Japan and China on August 29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. In the first leg…
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Pakistan has more mosques than factories: Report
Islamabad: There are over 6,00,000 mosques and 36,000 religious seminaries in Pakistan as compared to 23,000 factories, according to the country’s first ever economic census report. The report comes at a time…
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Bangladesh govt warns media against publicising Sheikh Hasina’s statements
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday warned media outlets against broadcasting or publicising statements by Awami League leader and deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, saying that instant legal action will be taken against…
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Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds during his tenure as head of state, police said. Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the…
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Pakistan ready for talks with India on Kashmir, all issues
Islamabad: Pakistan was ready for a comprehensive dialogue with India to discuss Kashmir and all other pending issues, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. “Talks, whenever held, will be not just…
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FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton: Reports
Washington: The FBI is searching the Maryland home of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, a person familiar with…
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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22. The…
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Iran condemns US sanctions on ICC officials
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the US imposition of sanctions on four more officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). He made the remarks on the social media platform…
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US court throws out 500 million USD penalty against Trump
New York: A New York appeals court threw out a more than $500 million penalty plus interest against US President Donald Trump in a civil fraud case. In the 323-page ruling by…
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Wang Xi meets Pakistan FM Dar, reviews entire gamut of bilateral ties
Islamabad: Pakistan and China on Thursday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in industrial, agricultural, and mining sectors as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held strategic consultations to…
