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Russia-US meeting in Riyadh was ‘very good’: Trump
Riyadh: US President Donald Trump has described the Russia-US talks held in Riyadh as positive, saying that his confidence in the settlement of the Ukraine crisis has grown. “Much more confident, they…
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France officially recognises imam as a profession
The French government has officially recognised the role of an imam as a profession by including it in the official job list of the French Employment Agency. This decision marks a significant…
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Iran’s supreme leader says US ‘foolish’ plans for Gaza to lead nowhere
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that US “foolish” plans for Gaza and Palestine “will lead nowhere.” “Those who claimed that they would destroy resistance in a short period of time…
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Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: SEC tells US court
New York: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has told a federal judge here that its efforts to serve its complaint on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani in the alleged bribery…
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Hasina’s extradition is Bangladesh interim govt’s top priority: Spokesman
Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus’ office on Tuesday said the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India was Dhaka’s top priority. “This is the government’s top priority,”…
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White House says Elon Musk not in charge at DOGE but advising president
Washington: The White House says billionaire Elon Musk is not technically part of the Department of Government Efficiency team that is sweeping through federal agencies but is rather a senior advisor to…
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Russia, US to appoint ambassadors, negotiating teams for Ukraine conflict
Riyadh: Russia and the United States will soon announce teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine besides also ensuring the “earliest possible appointment” of ambassadors in both Moscow…
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Starbucks CEO calls global boycotts ‘unfortunate,’ says they hurt brand
Starbucks chief executive officer (CEO) Brian Niccol recently revealed that global boycotts have severely damaged the company’s financial status, particularly following Israel’s military offence in Gaza that began on October 7, 2023.…
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Man shoots Israeli tourists in Florida mistaking them for Palestinians
In a disturbing incident, a 27-year-old man identified as Mordechai Brafman shot at two Israeli tourists, believing them to be Palestinian Muslims. The shooting occurred in the United States’s Florida Miami Beach…
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Yunus govt turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub: Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi: The ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh accuses the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of turning the nation into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. She vows to return home assuring help…
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Lebanese President expresses concern over Israel’s full withdrawal
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday, February 17, voiced concerns over whether Israel would completely withdraw from southern Lebanon on Tuesday. “We fear that the complete withdrawal may not be achieved…
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German President’s X account hacked, profile changed to Hitler, then Bihar govt
The official X account for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier faced a series of cyber attacks on Sunday, February 16, resulting in unusual feed changes that left everyone astonished on the internet. Initially,…
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Top Russian officials will hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
Moscow: Top Russian officials will hold talks with US counterparts on restoring ties, Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said Monday.…
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European leaders regroup in Paris after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace on Monday for an emergency meeting on how to deal with…
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Netanyahu signals he’s moving ahead with Trump’s idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled that he was moving ahead with US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, calling it “the only viable plan…
