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Afghanistan exits series with Pak after killing of 3 cricketers
Kabul: Afghanistan has decided to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20I series involving Pakistan, following the death of three Afghan cricketers in what it claimed was a “cowardly attack carried out by…
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UK strongly condemns violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh
London: The UK government has “strongly condemned” instances of hate or violence directed towards minority religious communities in Bangladesh and said it is committed to working towards a democratic transition in the…
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India overtaking UK in startups reflects PM Modi’s vision, says Sunak
New Delhi: Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak captivated attendees at the NDTV World Summit 2025, held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with a stirring address that wove personal reflection,…
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India-Sri Lanka FTA needs to be upgraded: Lankan PM in Delhi
New Delhi: The India-Sri Lanka free trade agreement (FTA), signed way back in 1998, “needs to be upgraded”, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said on Friday. In her address at NDTV…
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US journalists refuse to agree with defence reporting rules, leave Pentagon
Journalists in the United States refused to agree to the new rules pertaining to defence reporting and left the Pentagon after handing over their access badges on October 15. The US government…
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H-1B visas: US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration
Washington: The US Chamber of Commerce, the country’s biggest business organisation, has sued the Trump administration over the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, calling it “unlawful”. In a lawsuit filed in a…
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US judge lifts travel curbs on Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
New York: A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist to speak at rallies and other events across the US as he fights his deportation case…
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Kapil Sharma’s cafe attacked, third time in four months
Shots were fired at comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Canada, on Wednesday night, which records the third attack in four months. Gangsters Goldy Dhillon and Kuldeep Sidhu, part of Lawrence…
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After Gaza ceasefire, Trump says he’s now looking to ‘get Russia done’
Washington: With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal holding, President Donald Trump says he’s now turning his attention to bringing Russia’s war on Ukraine to an end and is weighing providing…
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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil soon
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that his country would stop buying Russian oil. The change, which has not been confirmed…
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Pakistan announces 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan, amid border clashes between the two countries that have killed dozens of people on both sides. “A temporary ceasefire…
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Pakistan authorities demolish Afghan refugee camp outside Karachi, causing clashes
Karachi: A few people were injured when protestors clashed with police during a demolition and clean-up operation by Pakistan authorities in the Afghan Basti (village) or refugee camp on the outskirts of…
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Australia’s highest court rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge
Melbourne: Australia’s highest court on Wednesday rejected US conservative commentator Candace Owens ‘ bid to overturn an Australian government decision barring her from visiting the country. Three High Court judges unanimously rejected…
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New Zealand Parliament celebrates Diwali
Auckland: The New Zealand Parliament hosted a vibrant Diwali celebration this week at the Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings in Wellington. Organised by the Minister for Ethnic Communities, the event recognised the significance…
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Trump calls BRICS ‘attack’ on US dollar
New York: US President Donald Trump has called the BRICS grouping an “attack” on the US dollar, claiming that he threatened nations seeking to join the bloc with tariffs following which “everybody…
