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Trump says he plans to form ‘AI Force’, appoint AI ‘Czar’
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he is forming an “AI Force” and will announce an “AI Czar” in the near future. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump…
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US, China negotiators in final talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Beijing: Top US and Chinese negotiators will hold final preparatory talks in Washington from Saturday, September 19, including on tariffs, ahead of President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States for…
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Saudi Aramco halts oil supplies to Europe after pipeline attack
Riyadh: Saudi Aramco has told at least two European refining customers that they will receive no Saudi crude oil in October following the shutdown of the kingdom’s key East-West pipeline, Bloomberg reported…
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Trump announces US-Greenland military deal, ending takeover threats
Washington: President Donald Trump announced Friday, September 18, he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force…
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Appeasement for US, humiliation for India: Congress on H-1B fee
Washington/New Delhi: The US extended by a year the USD 1,00,000 fee on employers for bringing in foreign workers on H-1B visas, the White House said, prompting the main opposition party in…
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Trump to receive China’s Xi at the airport during US visit
Washington: The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks — and a…
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US company Tillamook faces boycott for halal-certified cheese
Washington: A United States dairy company is facing a boycott, largely by conservatives who were triggered by the halal-certified labelling on its cheese products. According to an Al Jazeera report, Tilamook has…
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Hyderabad’s Roastery featured among world’s top 13 coffee giants
Coffee has rapidly evolved from a simple morning routine into the cultural heartbeat of Hyderabad. Over the past few years, the city’s cafe scene has evolved into a vibrant space for artisanal…
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Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’
Islamabad: Pakistan has pledged to defend Saudi Arabia “to any extent” required by Riyadh, with its military spokesperson reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom and the protection of Islam’s two holiest sites.…
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Pakistan: 16 dead, dozens injured in Friday prayer suicide blast
Peshawar: At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a powerful suicide blast during Friday prayers on September 18, at a mosque near police lines in Kohat district in northwest…
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Trump faces ‘big decision’ on Iran war as Gulf meeting nears
Washington: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Thursday, September 17, that he is approaching a critical decision over whether to resume large-scale attacks on Iran as he prepares to meet…
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Russia’s wartime economy faces long-term erosion from debt
Frankfurt: The frictions in Russia’s wartime economy are growing, as massive military spending balloons the budget deficit. Consumers and businesses are gloomier. Growth has slowed. None of that, however, signals an imminent…
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Pentagon orders testosterone checks for troops
Washington: The Pentagon has issued new clinical guidance to implement mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for US military personnel aged 30 and older, while setting limits on treatment and warning against using the…
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US approves USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
Washington: The United States has approved a possible USD 24.3 billion sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, the US Department of State announced on Thursday,…
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UNGA lets Abbas address meet via video after US visa denial
United Nations: India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level meeting next week through a video link after the US refused to…
