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Over 90 mn Americans under heat alerts
Washington: More than 90 million people in the US, nearly one-third of the population, are under heat alerts as a blistering heat wave continues to sweep the country. In its latest update,…
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Indian-American sentenced to life for killing 3 teens over doorbell prank
New York: A 45-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to life without parole for his role in the January 2020 car crash that killed three teenage boys in California who had pranked…
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No indication that Afghan refugees in Pak guilty of acts of terrorism: WH
Washington: There is no indication that the Afghan refugees in Pakistan or those living along the border are guilty of acts of terrorism, the White House said Monday. “(We are) Seeing no…
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India receives 105 antiques that were smuggled to US
New York: India received on Monday 105 smuggled antiques dating from at least the second to the 18th centuries that were recovered by US officials. India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh…
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UAE President, Japan PM cement historic bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today underscored the strength of UAE-Japan relations during a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions took…
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Protests by Indian community for Baby Ariha stuck in Germany
Around 150 to 200 Indians gathered in Frankfurt city of Germany to stage a peaceful protest demanding the repatriation of Ariha who has been in foster care in Germany since September 23,…
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UAE offers condolences over flood victims in South Korea
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with South Korea over the victims of the torrential rains and floods that resulted in several deaths and injuries. In a statement,…
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India, US among closest partners: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Gandhinagar: United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on Monday said the US and India are among the closest partners in the world and her country appreciates India’s leadership during its…
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Argentina
Buenos Aires: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 of 169 kilometres depth jolted Argentina on Monday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 08.35 am IST…
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El Nino: US, Europe face significant heatwave, Asia under floods
New Delhi: The US and Europe are seeing a significant heatwave, even as most of South Asia is reeling under floods. Media reports showed Italy, Spain and Greece have been experiencing high…
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Top Iranian military official says powers of US, West declining
Tehran: The influence of the US and the West as global powers is declining, according to a top Iranian military official. Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces…
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Nearly 150-year-old Hindu Temple demolished in Karachi
Karachi: A Hindu temple, believed to be built nearly 150 years ago, has been demolished after being declared an old and dangerous structure in Karachi, the provincial capital of Pakistan’s Sindh province,…
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Sweden: Muslim man chooses not to desecrate Bible, Torah, says ‘its not right’
A Swedish resident of Syrian origin who had received permission to burn the Torah and the Bible in Stockholm chose not to desecrate the sacred books in response to the provocations of burning the copy of…
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7.2-magnitude quake rocks Alaska Peninsula, tsunami warning issued
Washington: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula region early on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to initial reports, a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake. There were…
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French woman hit by meteorite while having coffee on terrace
New Delhi: In an extremely rare astronomical event, a French woman was hit by a meteorite while having coffee on terrace with her friend, the media reported. According to French newspaper Les…
