World
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Trump to visit US troops in Qatar as he rejects America’s ‘interventionist’ past in region
Doha: President Donald Trump on Thursday will visit a US installation at the centre of American involvement in the Middle East as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject…
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Trump appeals for Qatar’s help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear programme
Doha: President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country’s leadership to reach an agreement with the US to dial back its rapidly advancing…
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India makes significant pledges at UN peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin
United Nations: India, which is among the largest troop contributing countries to UN peacekeeping, has made key pledges at a peacekeeping ministerial meeting, including a quick reaction force company and one women-led…
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US announces over USD 243 bn deals with Qatar
Washington: The US has announced deals totaling more than $243.5 billion with Qatar, calling the series of agreements with the Gulf Arab country will generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2…
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King Charles awards Indian charity for elephant conservation research
London: Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla awarded an Indian charity’s elephant conservation efforts at a gala fundraising event in London, organised to celebrate collaborative global efforts to protect the natural…
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Saudi Arabia, US sign deals worth over USD 300 billion
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced that the Kingdom has signed agreements with the United States (US) valued at over USD 300 billion, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s current…
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World’s ‘poorest president’ Jose Mujica dies at 89
Montevideo: Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica, who was an icon and known as the “world’s poorest President” died at the age of 89 in Montevideo, President Yamandu Orsi confirmed. Mujica announced…
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Trump meets interim Syrian President in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: US President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years. The meeting, on the sidelines of Trump…
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Erdogan meets NATO chief, reiterates support for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara, according to the Turkish presidency.…
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Want to encourage direct communication between India, Pak: US
New York: The US said it encourages “direct communication” between India and Pakistan and commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for choosing the path of peace. India…
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Trump to ease sanctions on Syria, restore relations with new leader
Riyadh: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will move to normalise relations and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country “a chance at peace.” Trump was set to meet…
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Two Indian students killed in US road accident
Two Indian students tragically lost their lives in a road accident in the United States (US). The incident took place on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County. The victims were identified as…
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North Korea’s Kim supervises drills, urges full preparations for war
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised combined tactical drills of special operations, stressing that the most “crucial” task for the North’s armed forces is to make full preparations for war,…
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ICAO rules Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy in 2014
Melbourne: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation on Tuesday found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a…
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India reacts to Bangladesh’s decision to ban Awami League
New Delhi: India on Tuesday said the Bangladesh interim government’s decision to ban all activities of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party is “concerning”. New Delhi also called for early…
