World
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US exits WHO, citing COVID failures
Washington: The United States announced that it has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending its membership in the global health body. The move, the Trump administration said, fulfills a promise…
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Canadian PM rejects Trump’s claim of US dependence
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Canada relies on the United States for its existence. Speaking in Quebec City, Carney emphasised Ottawa’s sovereignty and addressed…
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Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war
Washington: US President Donald Trump said the main obstacle to a Ukraine-Russia agreement remains the same factors that have stalled talks for months, describing the conflict as complex and insisting it was…
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Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos: Know which countries make the list
Davos: President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 22, inaugurated his “Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be…
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Little scope for Gen Z-led revolution in Iran, at least for now
When widespread protest and violence, especially by the youths, led to the overthrow of the parties in power in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal in the post-pandemic years, Iran – though single-handedly…
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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh refuses to play in India
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Thursday, January 22, refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland to take its place in the…
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World Economic Forum to partner with Telangana Rising 2047 vision
Hyderabad: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has expressed its intent to partner with the state government on its ‘Telangana Rising 2047’ vision, official sources said on Thursday, January 22. Chief Minister A…
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Trump unveils Gaza Peace Board at Davos, questions over US control
Davos: President Donald Trump wants to spotlight his proposed “ Board of Peace ” at the World Economic Forum on Thursday, January 22 looking to create momentum for a project that has…
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US Army prepares Military Police for possible Minneapolis deployment
Washington: The US Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed, a defence official said Wednesday, amid protests over the Trump administration’s…
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New H-1B rule promises big gains, faces legal clock: US watchdog
Washington: A new US rule, which changes how H-1B work visas are chosen, could bring strong economic gains over the next 10 years, according to a government watchdog, but may be taking…
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Trump’s ‘Gaza Board of Peace’ poses challenge to United Nations
United Nations: US President Donald Trump’s ambition for the ‘Board of Peace’ to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appears to be the latest US attempt to sidestep the UN…
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Rifaat al-Assad, once one of the most powerful person in Syria, dies
Rifaat al-Assad, the younger brother of former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad who was once a very powerful figure in the country’s ruling class, died on Tuesday, January 20, at the age of…
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India yet to take call on joining Trump’s Board of Peace
New Delhi: India is yet to take a call on US President Donald Trump‘s invitation to be part of the “Board of Peace” that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza…
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Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address
Davos: United States President Donald Trump appeared on Wednesday, January 21, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and insisted he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at…
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Trump in Davos: Protests outside, overflowing rooms inside WEF venue
Davos: President Donald Trump is addressing the World Economic Forum — where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies and overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the…
