World
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Salwan Momika who desecrated Quran found dead in Norway: Reports
Iraqi Christian refugee who desecrated several copies of the Quran in the Swedish capital, Stockholm was reported to have been found dead in Norway on Tuesday, April 2. Several social media sources…
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Indo-Pak relations could be improved after Indian elections: Defence min Asif
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed hope for the betterment of ties with India after the general elections in the neighbouring country. Asif’s comments came days after External Affairs Minister…
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India must focus on manufacturing to compete with China on economic front: Jaishankar
Surat: To compete with China on the economic front, India should focus on manufacturing, a key sector which was ignored by governments before Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014,…
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Crew to remain on board till probe is complete
New York: The crew of 20 Indians and a Sri Lankan of the container vessel that collided with a key Baltimore bridge last week is “busy with their normal duties” and will…
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Netanyahu accuses Al Jazeera of participating in Hamas attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Al Jazeera of participating in the October 7 Hamas attacks. Accusing the channel of harming Israeli security, he vowed to close its operations in the…
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4 suspects held in Dagestan directly involved in Moscow terror attack
Moscow: Four suspects detained two days ago in Russia’s Dagestan Republic on terrorism charges were directly involved in the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB)…
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US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Washington: US Congress’ five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some of whom were left with…
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Pak court suspends Imran Khan’s 14-year jail term in corruption case
Islamabad: In a temporary relief to jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, a high court on Monday suspended the 14-year sentence handed out to him and his wife Bushra Bibi in…
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Ramzan means more restrictions for Uyghur Muslims in China
For the last eight years, Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang province have experienced persecution and restrictions during the holy month of Ramzan. The Chinese government’s policies have systematically targeted religious practices, leading…
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Pak witnessed 245 terror attacks, counter-terror operations in 2024 so far: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan witnessed as many as 245 incidents of terror attacks and counter-terror operations during the first quarter of 2024, resulting in 432 fatalities and 370 injuries among civilians, security personnel and…
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Bulgaria partially enters Schengen area
Sofia: Bulgaria along with its northern neighbour Romania have partially joined the passport-free Schengen area. “On 31 March, Bulgaria and Romania become Schengen members: the Schengen rules will apply in both member…
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2,000 is minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions: S. Korean President
Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday said that 2,000 is the minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions, ruling out any adjustment despite a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.…
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Taliban confirms detention of 2 US nationals in Afghanistan
Kabul: Afghan caretaker government’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the detention of two US nationals in Afghanistan, local media said. “A number of foreign nationals, including two US nationals, have been held…
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Are Christian festivals being downplayed in Europe amid Ramzan?
The proliferation of Ramzan lights across Europe at Easter time is ‘causing concerns’ in several European countries, and some people feel that the authorities have undermined Easter by downplaying Christian traditions amid…
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Malaysia store hit by Molotov cocktail for selling ‘Allah socks’
A local convenience store chain in Kuantan district in the eastern state of Pahang, Malaysia was hit with a Molotov cocktail on Saturday, March 30, over the sale of socks that had…
