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Taiwan vice-president’s US ‘stopover’: China expresses unhappiness
Beijing: China’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned Taiwan’s vice president William Lai’s stopover in the US, calling him a “troublemaker”. Lai arrived in New York on Saturday en route to Paraguay, Taiwan’s…
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UK govt addressing India’s Khalistan concerns: British security min
New Delhi: The United Kingdom is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Indian High Commission in London and its staff members, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said,…
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Russia says it intercepted missiles at Crimean Bridge
Moscow: Two Ukrainian missiles attempting to attack the Crimean Bridge have been shot down by the air defence system in the Kerch Strait, Russia’s Defence Ministry said. Ukraine on Saturday launched two…
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Trump’s right to free speech on Jan 6 event is not absolute, says judge
Washington: The US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has told former President Donald Trump that his right to free speech regarding on January 6, 2020 events is not absolute. She also slapped a…
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Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb alert
Paris: France’s most recognizable landmark, Eiffel Tower was evacuated for a while after a bomb alert, a police source told Le Parisien on Saturday. Le Parisien is a French daily newspaper covering…
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Bushra Bibi’s diary reveals extent of her influence on Imran Khan’s politics
Islamabad: An alleged private diary of Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has made startling revelations about her influence in political and private matters revolving around her…
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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be Pakistan’s caretaker PM
Islamabad: Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was on Saturday picked as Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister to govern the cash-strapped country and oversee general elections later this year. Outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the…
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Watch: Vistara crew celebrates baby girl’s 1st birthday mid-air
A heartwarming gesture of India’s Vistara airlines celebrating a baby girl’s first birthday amid mid-air has captured the hearts of people online. During a flight journey, the airline’s cabin crew surprised the…
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UK’s Suella Braverman under pressure over housing migrants on floating vessel
London: UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under mounting pressure on Saturday over the government’s plan to house asylum seekers on a large barge docked in south-west England after the first set…
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Indian-American doc arrested for indecent act in front of minor on flight
New York: An Indian-American doctor has been arrested for an alleged indecent act and exposing himself within the view of a 14-year-old girl seated next to him onboard a flight from Honolulu…
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Oil prices could go even higher
London: Oil prices have soared about 20 per cent since late June but they could go even higher this year if the OPEC+ alliance sticks to its policy of restraining crude production,…
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Biden admin open to training Ukrainians on F-16s from US: Official
Washington: The US is open to the idea of letting Ukrainian pilots come to the country for training on how to operate F-16 fighters, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council…
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India & Nepal value robust cooperation in development through LOCs
Kathmandu: India and Nepal have both expressed appreciation for the strong cooperation in the developmental partnership between the two nations, including through the Line of Credits that is extended to the Himalayan…
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India extends assistance to over 600 stranded Sudanese people
New Delhi: Over 600 Sudanese people have been stranded in India in view of ongoing conflict in Sudan and New Delhi is extending their stay in the country. Replying to a question…
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No charges against Sikh store employee who thrashed shoplifter in US
Los Angeles: No charges will be pressed against the Sikh convenience store employee who was seen thrashing a shoplifter with a stick in a viral video clip, the District Attorney’s Office in…
