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UN experts ‘appalled’ by reports, images of gender-based violence in Manipur
United Nations: United Nations experts on Monday said they are “appalled” by reports and images of gender-based violence in Manipur targeting women and girls, and urged the Indian government to take robust…
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France imposes ban on abaya in schools
The French authorities have imposed a ban on schoolgirls from wearing the abaya— the loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women. More than 500 schools were monitored on the first day of school…
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Video: Swedish police arrest 15 for bid to prevent Quran desecration
The Swedish police has arrested 15 people who were trying to prevent anti-Islamic activist from desecrating a copy of the Holy Quran. Thirty-seven-old Salwan Momika, an Iraqi national living in Sweden, once…
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Independent probe found no South African arms supplied to Russia: President Ramaphosa
Johannesburg: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that an independent probe has found no evidence that the country supplied arms to Russia amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine and these allegations…
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Australia’s household spending falls for 1st time in over 2 years
Canberra: Australia’s household spending has fallen for the first time since February 2021 as consumers made adjustments amid higher interest rates and inflation, according to official figures released on Monday. Australian Bureau…
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Pakistan: Hindu community protests against kidnappings, lawlessness
Islamabad: The Hindu community in the Kashmore district of Pakistan’s Sindh province has had enough of the continuous lawlessness, kidnappings for ransom and failure of authorities to recover the victims. The continued…
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Watch: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returns to Earth after 6 months in space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returned to Earth on Monday, September 4, after a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew6 team onboard the SpaceX Dragon…
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Chinese President Xi to skip G20 Summit; Premier Li to head delegation
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi this week and the delegation will be led by Premier Li Qiang, the foreign ministry announced here on Monday.…
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2 Air Canada planes collide on tarmac at Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver: Two Air Canada planes colloded on the tarmac at the Vancouver International Airport, local media reported. While being pushed back from the gate on Sunday, an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319’s…
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Canadian school cancels Khalistan referendum event
Toronto: A Khalistan referendum event, scheduled to take place on September 10 at a school in Canada, has been cancelled after images of weapons on the poster were brought to the school…
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Looking forward to India trip, disappointed Xi not attending G20 summit: Biden
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that he is looking forward to his trip to India this week but is disappointed that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will not attend the…
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‘I don’t think Trump is going to be the nominee’: Nikki Haley
Washington: With her campaign gaining momentum after last month’s Republican primary debate, Indian American presidential candidate Nikki Haley has said former US president Donald Trump would not be the party’s nominee for…
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Captain Sharad Sinsunwal highlights Indian Naval strength in Auckland Press Conference
Auckland: Indian naval officers, during their recent visit to Auckland, emphasized their preparedness for any maritime challenges in the region. Captain Sharad Sinsunwal, commanding officer of the INS Kolkata, one of India’s…
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Rishi Sunak rules out a quick-fix trade deal with India
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out a quick-fix trade deal with India, making it impossible to get an agreement over the line in time for this week’s G20 summit…
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If Trump is the nominee, I will support him: Ramaswamy
Washington: Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy said on Sunday that while he expects to become the party’s nominee for the November 2024 US elections, but will vote for Donald Trump if the…
