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5.5 magnitude Peru quake kills five, displaces hundreds
Lima: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday, July 19. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.…
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George Russell is out of Belgian Grand Prix
Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium): George Russell retired on lap one of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, July 19, after contact with Lewis Hamilton in a heavy blow to his Formula 1 title chances.…
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Iran says two vessels hit by ‘accidents’ in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said two vessels were involved in what it described as “accidents” in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, July 19, as the US-Iran war entered its 141st day and military tensions…
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Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on UK extradition bid
Miami: Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarising internet personalities, were arrested Sunday, July 19,…
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England beat France 6-4 for third place in FIFA World Cup
Miami Gardens: Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup…
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Zohran Mamdani reviews legal options to arrest Netanyahu
New York City: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said his administration is reviewing whether it has the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the…
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Release Haridas Chandra Tarani Das: Bangladesh Hindu leaders
Dhaka: Several leaders of the Hindu community in Bangladesh on Saturday called for an immediate release of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, the man who proposed the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of…
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Khamenei calls US ‘Great Satan’, says it can’t be trusted
Iran’s Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has accused the United States of repeatedly violating its commitments, saying Washington’s actions have demonstrated that it cannot be trusted. In…
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Pakistan, Kuwait urge US, Iran to honour peace MoU
Islamabad: Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday, July 18, urged the US and Iran to uphold the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last month and avoid any steps that could further escalate tensions…
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Paris Grand Mosque marks 100 years amid rising tensions
Paris: A hundred years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honour Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It’s now an integral part of the capital’s bustling…
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Gang promised jobs abroad, paid Indians USD 200 for murders
Washington: An organised crime syndicate recruited vulnerable young people from India by promising money, power and opportunities to migrate to countries including the United States and Canada, while allegedly paying some recruits…
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Trump-backed Gaza rebuild plan cut to Rafah pilot: Report
The Trump administration’s plan to rebuild Gaza has reportedly been scaled back from a territory-wide reconstruction programme to a limited pilot project near Rafah, according to The Guardian. The report said the…
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Argentina, Spain fans torn ahead of FIFA World Cup final
Buenos Aires: Cervantes and Borges. Tortilla and asado. Flamenco and tango. Argentines and Spaniards have long been united by blood ties and a relationship of mutual admiration, but the World Cup final…
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Kuwait oil facility hit in Iranian attacks, several injured
One of Kuwait’s oil facilities was hit in repeated Iranian attacks on Saturday, July 18, causing significant material damage and injuring several people, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and the state-run…
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US hits Iran for seventh straight night, bridges targeted
Dubai: The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, July 17, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of…
