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20-yr-old Indian student fatally shot near Toronto Scarborough campus
Toronto: A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student has been shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, with authorities probing the case as a homicide, officials said. The shooting took place on…
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‘Cannot bear pain’: Indian man dies after 8-hr wait at Canada hospital
Toronto: A 44-year-old Indian-origin man has died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting for more than eight hours for treatment in a hospital’s emergency room area, a media report has said. Prashant…
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Trump says US hit ISIS targets in Nigeria
Washington: President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a direct response to escalating attacks on civilians. “Tonight,…
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Japan approves record defence budget that aims to deter China
Tokyo: Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defence budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen (USD 58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defence with…
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Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects in raids ahead of holiday attacks
Istanbul: Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained over a hundred suspected members of the Islamic State group who were allegedly planning…
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Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus govt over attacks on religious minorities
Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday lashed out at the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, accusing it of perpetrating “unspeakable atrocities” against non-Muslims. The 78-year-old Awami League…
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King Charles III calls for kindness, unity in Christmas message
London: On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns over immigration divide societies, and some politicians fan anger and resentment, Britain’s King Charles III called…
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Bangladesh belongs to Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians: Rahman
Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to maintain peace as he presented a vision of an inclusive society, saying the country belongs to people of…
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May he perish: Zelenskyy’s Christmas wish for Putin
Calling for Ukraine’s peace amid continued Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wished his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, “death,” in a now widely shared Christmas Eve video. “Today, we all share one dream. And…
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Santa Claus ends up in naughty list, caught for speeding in Ohio
Fulton County: What happens when Santa lands on the naughty list? In a Christmas twist of irony, a man decked as Santa Claus and his wife were pulled over for overspeeding on…
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China hits out at Pentagon report alleging bid to weaken US-India ties
Beijing: China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan as an attempt to…
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Video: Restaurant owner asks Israeli diners to leave after they misbehave
A restaurant owner in Spain asked Israeli diners to leave his establishment after they misbehaved while waiting for their order. They diners reportedly raised “Viva Israel” (long live Israel) slogans. The date…
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In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza’s suffering
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day homily on Thursday, remembered the people of Gaza “exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold” and said the world’s many conflicts…
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US: Powerball’s jackpot to make Christmas Eve unforgettable for lucky winner
Washington: A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the USD 1.7 billion prize, which comes after months without…
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DOJ says it may need ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
Washington: The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it may need a “few more weeks” to release all of its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after suddenly discovering more…
