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Major shipping firms suspend Red Sea route after Houthi strikes
A number of major shipping companies have suspended operations in the Red Sea amid security concerns after a series of attacks on ships by Houthi militants from Yemen. In recent weeks, the Houthi group…
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King Faisal Mosque in Guinea reopens as Saudi Arabia funds Rs 41.28 cr
The King Faisal Mosque in Guinea Conakry recently reopened following a restoration project funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) government, amounting to 5 million (Rs 41.28 crore) US dollars. Sheikh…
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Ahead of general elections, Imran Khan addresses supporters using AI from prison
Islamabad: Using artificial intelligence (AI) to construct a voice clone, the former Pakistan prime minister, Imran Khan, addressed his supporters as part of his campaign months ahead of the much-anticipated general elections…
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US announces security operation to counter challenges in Red Sea
Tel Aviv: The US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, announced a new US-led operation focusing on the “security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden” following recent attacks…
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Pilot programme for domestic renewal of H-1B visa clears White House review
Washington: In a move that will benefit many Indian technology professionals already in the US, a pilot programme to resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H-1B visa applicants has cleared a review…
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Delhi gripped by ‘poor’ air quality as AQI hits 295
New Delhi: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, normal for this time of the year, the weather office said. The relative humidity at 8:30 am stood…
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Hungary, Turkey elevate bilateral ties to ‘priority strategic’ level
Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed an agreement here elevating the bilateral ties to “priority strategic” level. Orban on Monday told a joint press conference…
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Hindu-Americans can play critical role in Biden’s re-election: Democratic Party
Washington: The Democratic Party must mobilise Hindu-Americans as they can play a critical role in President Joe Biden’s re-election next year, given the backlash his administration is facing from the Muslim-Americans amidst…
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Jaishankar rejects criticism over delays in firming up India-UK FTA
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday took strong objection to those criticising New Delhi for delays in firming up the proposed free trade agreement with the UK and said…
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China quake toll reaches 118, rescuers battle sub-zero temperatures to reach survivors
Beijing: The death from a powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale that jolted China’s Gansu province has increased to 118 on Tuesday, with rescuers battling sub-zero temperatures to reach survivors,…
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Oil, gas prices rise as BP stops Red Sea shipments
London: Oil and natural gas prices rose sharply on Monday after BP said it would pause all shipments through the Red Sea because of increased attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militants…
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WHO calls for raising surveillance amid global rise in Covid cases
New Delhi: Amid the fresh global rise in Covid-19 cases, majorly due to the JN.1 Covid sub-variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for raising surveillance to tackle the infectious disease.…
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UAE tops Digital Nomad Visa Index in Middle East, ranks 4th globally
In recent years digital nomadism has become a prevalent lifestyle, with an increasing number of visa options available. However, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the Middle East and…
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UN Security Council anticipates key vote on Gaza aid access
United Nations: The UN Security Council is gearing up for a crucial vote, possibly on Monday, on a draft resolution calling for the facilitation of aid access to the war-torn Gaza Strip…
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Egypt monitoring Red Sea tension as ships avoid Suez Canal
Cairo: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced it was closely monitoring the impacts of military tensions in the Red Sea, following major carriers taking alternative routes due to safety concerns. SCA Chairman…
