World
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US, Russian Defence Ministers discuss Ukraine war
Washington: In rare talks, US and Russian Defence Ministers spoke on the phone during which they discussed the Ukrainian war, according to official statements issued by Washington and Moscow. The call on…
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US House panel issues subpoena to Trump over Capitol riot
Washington: The US House select committee investigating 2021’s Capitol riot issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump. The move came more than a week after the panel voted unanimously to seek…
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China: Xi to preside over closing session of key Communist Party Congress
Beijing: The key Congress of China’s ruling Communist Party, which is expected to confirm a record 3rd term for President Xi Jinping, opened the closing session of its week-long meeting on Saturday. During…
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US: Court pauses Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Washington: US’ federal appeals court on Friday issued an administrative stay, temporarily blocking President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The order came from the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals in…
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UK: Rishi Sunak crosses minimum nomination threshold to contest in PM race
London: Conservative British politician of Indian descent Rishi Sunak is quick off the mark to bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party and the British Prime Ministership having secured more than…
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France repatriates 40 children, 15 women from Syrian camps
France announced on Thursday that it has carried out a new operation to repatriate French nationals – 40 children and 15 women – from Kurdish-run camps in northeastern Syria. This is the…
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Diwali will be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: In a significant decision, Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting 2023, with Mayor Eric Adams saying this sends a message about the significance of…
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UN deputy chief calls for promoting women’s participation in peacebuilding
United Nations: The international community should step up efforts to promote women’s participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said. The participation of women at all…
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Pakistan’s Election Commission disqualifies ex-PM Imran Khan for five years
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.…
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Liz Truss breaks record of the PM whose son quelled the Revolt of 1857
New Delhi: Having quit as Britain’s Prime Minister in 45 days, Liz Truss has written herself into history books as the country’s shortest-lived head of government. She beats the record held since…
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5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Tokyo: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the national weather agency said, although no tsunami warning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological…
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US Senate has no objections to F-16 deal with Pak: State Dept
Washington: The US State Department has said that the Pakistan F-16 programme was an important part of the broader Washington-Islamabad bilateral relationship, as the American Senate did not object to the proposed…
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Sadio Mane wins 1st-ever Socrates Award for charity works
Senegalese star and Bayern Munich striker, Sadio Mane clinched the first-ever Socrates Award for his charity works at the 2022 Ballon d’Or award ceremony on Monday. The award is the first of…