World
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US Fed pauses interest rate hikes after 10 consecutive increases
Washington: The US Federal Reserve has left the interest rate unchanged for the first time after March 2022, ending a stream of 10 consecutive hikes to curb inflation. “In determining the extent…
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Ukrainian President’s top aide Yermak speaks to NSA Doval; seeks India’s support
New Delhi: The Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has briefed NSA Ajit Doval on the current situation in his country in view of the continuing Russian offensive and sought India’s…
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India, Bangladesh agree to initiate 5 joint development projects for border population
New Delhi: The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh have taken a “momentous” decision to initiate joint civil works on five development projects along the 4,096 kms of shared boundary which…
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Lebanon, France sign agreement for health cooperation
Beirut: Lebanon and France have signed an agreement to activate health cooperation between the two countries, media reported. Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad and his French counterpart Francois Braun signed the agreement…
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Hyderabad girl studying in United Kingdom murdered in London
Hyderabad: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 27-year-old girl from Hyderabad who was pursuing her studies in London on a UK student visa, was brutally murdered. Tejaswini Reddy, a resident of Champapet, Hyderabad,…
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Man convicted of racially abusing, kicking Indian woman in Singapore
Singapore: A man in Singapore has been convicted for racially abusing and kicking an Indian-origin woman who had her mask down during the Covid-19 pandemic, a media report said. Wong Xing Fong…
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22 US soldiers injured in Syria helicopter mishap
Washington: Twenty-two US. service members were injured and receiving treatment after a “helicopter mishap” in northeastern Syria three daya ago, US Central Command said in a press statement. Dated Monday in its…
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Potential Iran deal not binding on Israel: PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a parliament committee that Israel will not be constrained by any international nuclear deal with Iran. His remarks at the parliament’s Foreign Affairs and…
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Mass shooting in US’s Denver city injures 9
Washington: At least nine people were injured during a mass shooting in the US city of Denver as crowds gathered to celebrate the Denver Nuggets’ first NBA championship win, police said, adding…
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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to charges in classified documents case
Miami: Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents, CNN reported. His lawyers have asked for a jury trial during…
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World not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030: UN report
New Delhi: Noting that the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030, a new UN report flagged that movements against gender equality have gained traction and women’s rights have…
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Nepal President Paudel hospitalised again
Kathmandu: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital here after he complained of chest pain. Paudel, 78, was admitted to the Bansbari-based Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre at…
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Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim wins bid to take over Manchester United: Report
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar has emerged on top in the race to purchase Manchester United, Al-Watan reports. Sheikh Jassim was in a bidding battle with British billionaire Sir…
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Rishi Sunak’s ratings fall to lowest since becoming UK PM
London: Rishi Sunak’s personal ratings have slipped to the lowest of his premiership in terms of being the best person to lead the UK, as he tries to hold a fractured Conservative…
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Rahul Gandhi undertakes another truck ride, this time in US
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently travelled from Washington to New York in a truck and engaged in a candid conversation with the driver that centred around the everyday lives of…
