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Trump mediates Thailand‑Cambodia clash, recalls India‑Pakistan conflict
New York: US President Donald Trump Saturday said he spoke to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours, as he recalled, yet again, the conflict between…
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Thailand, Cambodia trade fresh attacks, accusations as allies call for ceasefire
Surin: Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and international pressure mounted for a ceasefire. The fighting has killed at least 33…
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‘Historic’ FTA with Britain shows world’s trust in India: PM Modi
Tuticorin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and UK as ‘historic,’ and said the trade pact showed the world’s trust in the country. As regards…
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Japan to invest USD 550B in US, Trump claims 90pc profits for America
Washington: President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, USD 550 billion to invest in the United States. It’s an astonishing figure, but…
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China: Red alerts issued in Gansu province after flash floods
Lanzhou: Northwest China’s Gansu Province issued red alerts for meteorological risks of flash floods and geological disasters on Saturday as heavy rainfall continued to batter parts of the region. A red alert…
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India issues advisory for citizens in Cambodia amidst border clashes
Phnom Penh: India on Saturday advised its citizens in Cambodia to avoid travelling to border areas as the clash between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border entered its third day. The…
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Death toll in Bangladesh Air Force jet crash reaches 34
Dhaka: The death toll from the tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet crash has climbed to 34, following the death of another child on Saturday morning, local media reported. According to Shawon Bin…
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US birthright citizenship: Judge blocks Trump’s restrictions in third ruling
Boston: A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling blocking the…
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Thailand–Cambodia border clashes kill 14 Thais, leave 46 injured
Bangkok: Clashes continued at several areas along the Thailand-Cambodia border areas, with Cambodian forces conducting sustained bombardment utilizing heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems, said reports. Thai forces responded with…
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Modi rolls out Rs 4,850 cr LOC for Maldives, FTA negotiations begin
Male: India on Friday announced a Rs 4,850 crore line of credit for the Maldives and agreed to finalise a free trade deal soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising that New…
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185 refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship in Gujarat
Rajkot: A total of 185 refugees from Pakistan residing in parts of Gujarat were granted Indian citizenship here on Friday, the state government said. These refugees living in Kutch, Morbi and Rajkot…
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Indian Embassy in Thailand issues travel advisory amid tensions
Bangkok: Amid escalating tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday issued a travel advisory urging Indian tourists to remain vigilant and stay updated through official Thai sources,…
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France to officially recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France will officially recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in September. “The…
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Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday, July 24. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded…
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India, UK ink historic trade deal: Luxury cars, cosmetics likely to get cheaper
New Delhi: India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade…
