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US spokesperson defends Donald Trump’s outreach to Pakistan
New York: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that US relations with India are “good” while defending Washington’s outreach to Pakistan, emphasising that having a president who communicates with everyone is…
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India and China prepare to resume direct air services soon
New Delhi: India and China are in an “advanced stage” of negotiations to resume direct flight services between the two countries soon, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The development…
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US: Shooter kills 3 in Target parking lot in Texas, held
Austin: A gunman opened fire on Monday in the parking lot of a Target store in Texas’ capital, killing two adults and a child before stealing two cars during a getaway that…
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US, China extend trade truce another 90 days
Washington: US President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days on Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies. Trump…
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US tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia a ‘big blow’ to Moscow: Trump
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday said American tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil have dealt a “big blow” to Moscow’s economy, which is not doing well, as he referred…
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Pakistan urges India to resume normal functioning of Indus Waters Treaty
Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday said it is committed to the full implementation of the Indus Water Treaty and urged India to immediately resume the normal functioning of the agreement, which New Delhi…
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Pakistan criticises India’s MEA for ‘twisting’ Army chief Munir’s remarks
Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday criticised India’s Ministry of External Affairs, accusing it of “twisting” the remarks made by Army Chief Asim Munir during his visit to the US. In an address to…
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German chancellor calls virtual meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, NATO leaders
Brussels: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday invited US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO’s chief and several European leaders to virtual meetings on Wednesday ahead of a US-Russia summit…
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Fisheries minister calls US tariff rise on shrimp an opportunity for India’s home market
Mumbai: Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday said the recent increase in tariff on shrimp exported to the United States from India should be seen as an opportunity to expand the…
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Modi calls Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, pledges India’s support for peace efforts
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India remains committed to making every possible contribution for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict. The…
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New Zealand to decide on recognising state of Palestine
Wellington: New Zealand will decide next month whether to formally recognise the State of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Monday, August 11. Peters said the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza…
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Pakistan’s Asim Munir threatens India in US, MEA responds
New Delhi: On a recent visit to the United States Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir threatened to attack India and destroy dams made on the Indus…
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IAEA’s deputy chief to visit Tehran: Report
Tehran: The deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi visit Iran on Monday, reported the semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. According…
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Rupee rises 8 paise to 87.50 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 87.50 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking a weak American currency, as investors await cues from the upcoming talks between Russia…
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Trump yet to decide on tariffs over China’s Russian oil purchase: Vance
New York: US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on imposing levies on China for purchasing oil from Russia, as Washington’s ties with Beijing “affect many things that have nothing to…
