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China to quickly gain air superiority in Taiwan attack, US leaks warn
London: China would probably establish air superiority very rapidly in any attack on Taiwan, according to leaked US intelligence assessments that raise disturbing questions about the self-ruled island’s military readiness, media reports…
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FMs of UAE, Saudi Arabia, US review situation in Sudan
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE discussed, over a joint phone call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of…
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Deadly superbug found in 40% of supermarket meat samples
London: In an alarming find, researchers have discovered multi drug-resistant E. coli in 40 per cent of supermarket meat samples. The team analysed 100 meat products (25 each of chicken, turkey, beef…
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Keralite dies of bullet injuries in violence-hit Khartoum
New Delhi: An Indian national died in Khartoum after sustaining bullet injuries in the violence-hit Sudanese capital city. The Indian embassy in Khartoum said the deceased, Albert Augestine, was working in a…
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UAE expresses concern over situation in Sudan, calls for calm, restraint
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has called upon all concerned parties in Sudan to exercise restraint, and to de-escalate and work towards ending this crisis through dialogue. Also ReadKhartoum violence: Indian embassy in…
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US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, Dirham, Aus dollar to INR exchange rates on April 16
The exchange rates of the US dollar, UK pound, Saudi riyal, UAE’s Dirham, Australian dollar, and other currencies to Indian rupees depend on demand and supply. Following are the exchange rates as…
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Gold rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, Riyadh, & other important cities on April 16
Gold is not just a precious metal but its rates in Hyderabad, Dubai, Riyadh and other big cities of the world indicate the market trends. The rates of the yellow metal depend…
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China positions itself as global powerbroker
New Delhi: On the diplomatic front, China has wasted no time since emerging from Covid isolation. In the last few months, President Xi Jinping has met Russia’s Vladimir Putin; hosted several world…
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Joe Biden to run for US presidency again
Dublin: Visiting US President Joe Biden said he will run for the presidency again, the Irish national radio and television broadcaster RTE reported. Before departing from Ireland at midnight Friday, Biden on…
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India-US people-to-people to get stronger, better: WH official
Washington: There is no stronger people-to-people ties between any country than what the US enjoys with India, a top White House official has said and observed that in many areas, governments need…
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Indian-origin man pleads guilty to tax evasion in US
New York: An Indian-American tax return preparer faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison after pleading guilty to evading assessment of his personal federal income taxes. Samir Patel of Statesboro,…
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Survey indicates UK PM Rishi Sunak may benefit from undecided voters
London: As England gears up for local elections next month, a new survey on Saturday indicates that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be poised to benefit somewhat from a swing towards the ruling…
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UN chief welcomes swap of conflict-related detainees in Yemeni war
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the swap of about 900 conflict-related detainees in the Yemeni war, said his spokesman. “The Secretary-General joins the (UN) Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg,…
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Minneapolis allows ‘azaan’ call 5 times per day, 1st in US
For the first time in the history of the United States (US), Minneapolis city approved the call to prayer, and it will soon be broadcasted over loudspeakers five times per day. The…
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Amazon, Google CEOs ‘hint’ at more layoffs amid economic meltdown
New Delhi: As tech layoffs continue unabated in 2023, Amazon and Google CEOs have hinted at more layoffs as the companies continue to evaluate business. In a letter to company shareholders, Amazon…
