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Sri Lanka to vote for their new President on Saturday
Colombo: Sri Lanka is gearing up for a crucial presidential election on Saturday, marking the island nation’s first major poll since its worst economic meltdown in 2022. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75,…
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Climate change a challenge for our global food systems: WHO
New Delhi: Climate change is a challenge for the global food system, said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, at the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday. In a video message to…
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Chip major Qualcomm to lay off hundreds of employees in US
San Francisco: Chip giant Qualcomm is reportedly laying off at least 226 employees in the US later this year as part of its business diversification strategy. As per reports, the upcoming layoffs…
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Digvijaya slams Pakistan minister for remarks on Article 370
Indore: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday slammed Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for his remarks on Article 370 and asserted the neighbouring country has no right to comment on India’s affairs.…
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US pro-Palestinian group refuses to endorse Harris over Israel-Hamas war
New York: A US national pro-Palestinian group, the Uncommitted National Movement, has announced in a statement that it will not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, and will call for votes against former…
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Jaishankar holds phone conversation with Ukrainian counterpart
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a phone conversation with newly-appointed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and finding a solution to…
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Khalistani separatist Pannun files lawsuit against Indian govt, NSA Doval
New York: Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has filed a civil lawsuit against the Government of India and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, with a US court issuing summons in the case.…
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Canada to further limit number of international students
Ottawa: The Canadian federal government has announced a further reduction of international students to manage the volume of temporary resident arrivals. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in a news release…
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UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a non-binding resolution demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by an overwhelming margin. The resolution…
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US Fed cuts interest rate for first time since COVID-19 before election
The US Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, September 18. This is the first time it has done so since the start of the…
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No explosive device found at venue for Donald Trump rally: Police
New York: Nassau County Police refuted reports that an explosive device was found at or near the venue of former President Donald Trump’s rally on Wednesday. The police in a Facebook post…
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Hamas winning war, Israel losing in ‘big way’: Ex-IDF officials
Israel’s military officers, both former and current, have reportedly expressed concerns that the conflict with Hamas is exacting a heavy toll on the country. They have acknowledged that the prolonged confrontation is…
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UN humanitarian inter-agency assessment mission reaches Gaza
United Nations: UN humanitarians said that for the first time in four weeks, they were able to reach Northern Gaza, leading an inter-agency assessment mission to Gaza City. However, the UN Office…
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Iranian President to attend UNGA session in New York
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Sunday to attend and deliver a speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), the official…
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Bangladesh’s interim govt gives Army magistracy powers
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government has granted magisterial powers to the Army for two months to improve law and order in the country and prevent “subversive acts”. The Ministry of Public Administration issued…
