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Watch: Riyadh Air takes off with first flight to London
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, marked a major milestone on Sunday, October 26, with the completion of its inaugural flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow (LHR), symbolising the Kingdom’s…
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Two suspects arrested over Louvre jewel heist in Paris
Paris: Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday, a week after the heist at the world’s most…
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PM Modi expresses grief over demise of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, and said her lifelong dedication to public service will continue to inspire generations. “I…
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‘Not letting him take off’: Qatar Emir meets Trump during refuel stop
Doha: US President Donald Trump held an unusual summit — on board Air Force One — meeting the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, during a refueling stop on his…
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Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run
Washington: Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House. In an interview with the BBC posted Saturday, Harris said she expects a woman will be president in the coming…
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Trump warns Hamas to return bodies of Israeli hostages
Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas, demanding the group begin returning the bodies of the deceased hostages quickly and said that Arab nations involved in peace efforts…
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Pakistan’s total public debt crosses USD 286 billion mark in FY 2025
Islamabad: Pakistan’s total public debt reached USD 286.832 billion (PKR 80.6 trillion ) as of June 2025, which is almost 13 per cent higher than the previous year, according to the official…
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UK judge sentences 5 men for roles in Russia-linked arson attack in London
London: A British judge on Friday sentenced five men for their roles in an arson attack in London that authorities say was masterminded by Russian intelligence as part of a wider campaign…
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Indian -American govt employee held for having 2nd full-time job
New York: The US authorities have arrested an Indian-American government employee on charges of “grand larceny” for allegedly working a “second, full-time job” during the hours he was being paid to perform…
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Putin deplores US sanctions as ‘unfriendly’
Brussels: The European Union heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to US President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry. Russian President Vladimir Putin called…
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White House reaffirms ‘America First’ stance amid H-1B visa overhaul
Washington: The White House has reiterated that President Donald Trump’s priority in reforming the H‑1B visa programme is to put “American workers first” and vowed to fight lawsuits filed against the administration’s…
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3 Indian firms among 45 entities sanctioned by EU for links with Russia
New Delhi: Three India-based companies were among 45 entities sanctioned by the European Union on Thursday for their alleged links with the Russian military. The EU slapped the punitive actions against the…
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US President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
United States President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder and chief executive officer, Changpeng Zhao, who is accused of money laundering while he was the head of cryptocurrency exchange, The White House announced on…
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Indians’ Diwali celebration abroad draws criticism
While the Indian diaspora celebrates Diwali with full vigour across the globe, the festivities were not without controversy. From visuals coming in from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom showing…
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Australia seal ODI series vs tactically errant India despite Rohit’s 73
Adelaide: Rohit Sharma’s defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets here on Thursday, a setback that will…
