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Devout Hindu’ Rishi Sunak shares Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas greetings
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a “devout Hindu”, issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 43-year-old leader referenced his Indian…
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UK cancels visa of Egyptian journo Moataz Matar for ‘backing Hamas’
The authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) have canceled the visa of an exiled Egyptian journalist Moataz Matar for allegedly supporting the Palestinian militant group Hamas, British newspaper The Telegraph reported. The…
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Over 6k Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan in single day
Kabul: Following Islamabad’s decision to deport undocumented refugees living in Pakistan, more than 6,000 Afghan refugees returned to their home country from Islamabad in a single day, a statement of the Ministry…
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in London on 5-day UK visit
London: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in London at the start of a five-day visit to the UK with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties and give…
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Nijjar’s killing: Canada PM Trudeau reiterates allegations of India’s role
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his allegation that India violated the Vienna Convention after over 40 Canadian diplomats moved out amidst a diplomatic row between the two countries. Responding…
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India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine at the UN
At the United Nations resolution on November 9, India voted against the forced Israeli settlements in “Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan”. Seven countries, including the…
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130 factories shut in Bangladesh amid labour protest for higher wages
Dhaka: A total of 130 readymade garment factories on outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka have suspended operations for an indefinite period due to ongoing worker protests for higher wages. Mohammad Sarwar Alam,…
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Cocoa market turmoil: Prices surge to highest since 1978
New York: Cocoa prices topped $4,000 per tonne in New York on Friday, the highest since 1978, as the outlook of poor crop harvests across West Africa has been a bullish factor…
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British couple in Egypt died after room fumigated for bedbugs
Cairo: A devastating incident unfolded during a vacation for a British couple, John and Susan Cooper, who tragically lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt,…
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Taliban criticises Pak’s decision to deport Afghan immigrants from country
Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed deputy of the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) Mohammad Arsala Kharoti, has called Pakistan’s decision to deport Afghan immigrants from the country “rushed”, TOLO News reported. TOLO News…
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Sri Lanka Cricket demands Prez’s ‘assurance’ before urging ICC to lift ban
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has demanded President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s assurance to ensure that there would not be any political interference in the country’s cricket-related matters. SLC, the sport’s governing body…
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England thrash Pakistan by 93 runs to end campaign on a high
Kolkata: England crushed Pakistan by 93 runs to end an otherwise forgettable campaign in the World Cup on a winning note here on Saturday. England scored a competitive 337 for nine in…
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American TikToker Megan Rice converts to Islam
American activist and TikToker Megan Rice converted to Islam after she was inspired by the resilience of people in Gaza who are facing genocide and started reading the Quran. In a live…
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NEOM announces opening of first international office in London
Saudi Arabia firm NEOM announced the opening of its first international office in London, United Kingdom (UK), which will serve as a base for the company’s business across Europe. The office is…
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Pakistan: Yet another senior leader from Imran Khan’s party resigns
Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party suffered yet another blow on Saturday as its former secretary general quit from the basic membership, saying he “disagreed with the policy of confrontation” with…
