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Anti-India activity will not be tolerated: Bangladesh home min
Kolkata: Ahead of Sunday’s general elections in Bangladesh, the country’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan asserted that Dhaka will never permit its territory to be used for any anti-India activity or terrorism, as…
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McDonald’s feels impact of boycotts in Middle East countries amid conflict
McDonald’s is experiencing the impact of boycott campaigns that were run over the presumed pro-Israeli stance of the fast food. The campaigns are also run over the company’s alleged financial ties to…
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Voters from Illnois, Massachusetts file motions to remove Trump from 2024 ballot
Washington: Groups of voters from Illinois and Massachusetts filed motions on Thursday to remove former US President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, CNN reported. The two states have been added to…
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Relationship with China not normal, says MEA
New Delhi: India on Thursday once again said that its relationship with China is “not normal” and that both sides are engaged in diplomatic and military talks to resolve the pending issues…
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Algerian footballer gets 8-month suspended jail term over Gaza post
The French judiciary has given Algerian football player Youcef Atal an eight-month suspended prison sentence over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in the…
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Iran blames Israel, US for blasts near Qasem Soleimani’s grave
Tehran: Iran has blamed Israel and the United States (US) for twin blasts near General Qasem Soleimani’s grave in Kerman, resulting in the deaths of at least 84 people. In a televised…
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Gulf nation, UN chief condemn blasts that killed dozens in Iran
Gulf countries, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and UN chief have strongly condemned the twin blasts in Iran that at least 84 people during a ceremony commemorating the death of Qassem Soleimani,…
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MEA denies reports of India sending ammunition to Ukraine
New Delhi: India on Thursday trashed reports that claimed spotting certain Indian-origin artillery shells in Ukraine, and categorically asserted that it has not sent any ammunition to that country. External Affairs Ministry…
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India, China engaging on diplomatic, military sides for resolution: MEA
New Delhi: India, while reiterating its long-standing position on China, said the two countries will continue to engage on the diplomatic and military sides for some sort of resolution. “India’s position on…
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UK statistics watchdog looking into’ Rishi Sunak’s asylum backlog claim
London: The UK’s statistics watchdog on Thursday said that it is “looking into” the government’s recent announcement that it had met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s target to clear the country’s asylum backlog…
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Imran Khan challenges rejection of his nomination papers
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday challenged the rejection of his nomination papers from NA-122 (Lahore) and NA-89 (Mianwali) in the election tribunals, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. Imran Khan filed…
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Venezuela offers oil to help ONGC Videsh recover USD 600 mn dues
New Delhi: Venezuela has agreed to give oil to ONGC Videsh to help the Indian public sector company recover its USD 600 million dues as dividend for the stake that it holds…
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US: Imam dies after being shot outside mosque in New Jersey
New Jersey: An Imam, Hassan Sharif, was shot dead outside a Masjid Muhammad mosque in New Jersey on Wednesday, The New York Times reported quoting the authorities. The police arrived at the…
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Junior doctors in England begin longest strike in NHS history
London: Tens of thousands of junior doctors in England have started six days of industrial action over pay disputes, marking the longest strike in the National Health Service’s (NHS) 75-year history. “All…
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ICJ to hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel next week
The Hague: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that it will hold hearings next week on a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of committing “genocidal” acts” in Gaza amid…
