World
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International students can apply for US visa a year in advance: State Department
Washington: In a much-needed relief for foreign students looking to study in the US, the Biden administration has announced they can now apply for a visa up to a year before their…
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British couple sentenced for smuggling Iraqi migrants in sofas
A British court sentenced three people— couple and their accomplice to prison, on charges of attempting to bring two Iraqis into the United Kingdom (UK) by hiding them in sofas, local media…
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Study Master’s in UK, Dubai: Scholarship for Indian students
The University of Birmingham has launched a fully-funded scholarship— Lord Karan Bilimoria (chancellor’s) for Indian students applying for Master’s degree programmes. This scholarship is open to Indian students applying for Master’s at…
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Russia warns West, Ukraine against provacation over rebel Moldovan region
Moscow: Warning Ukraine and NATO against an “provocation” in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria, Russia on Friday said that any action that poses a threat to Russian peacekeepers or nationals there…
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FATF suspends Russia’s membership over Ukraine war
New Delhi: The FATF on Friday suspended Russia’s membership for its “illegal, unprovoked and unjustified” full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, an official statement said. Russia’s actions were “unacceptably run” counter to FATF’s…
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Rishi Sunak hails Ukraine’s courage as UK falls silent on Russian conflict anniversary
London: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led the UK in a “national moment of reflection” joined by wife Akshata Murty, as the first couple hung a blue and yellow wreath in the colours…
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US-based Kashmiri Hindu outfit supports Pandit employees’ demand for relocation
New Delhi: A US-based Kashmiri Pandit group has supported the demand of community members employed under a special government package for relocation outside Kashmir Valley in view of targeted killings by terrorists.…
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With Banga nomination, top World Bank positions to held by Sikhs
Washington: With US President Joe Biden nominating Ajay Banga, the former Indian American head of Mastercard, to head the World Bank, the top posts in the global financial institution will be held…
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Honorary Consulate of India in Brisbane targeted by Khalistani supporters: Report
Melbourne: The Honorary Consulate of India in Australia’s Brisbane city was targeted by Khalistani supporters who raised the Khalistan flag at the office, the latest in a series of radical activities against…
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This will be the year of our victory: Zelensky
Kiev: As the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine marked a year on Friday, President of the war-torn nation Volodymyr Zelensky in a defiant statement said that “this is a year of our…
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UN delegation in Gaza to defuse Hamas-Israeli tension: Sources
Gaza: A UN delegation arrived in the Gaza Strip to defuse the tension between Israel and Hamas, the ruler of the Palestinian enclave, Palestinian security sources said. The delegation, headed by UN…
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India again abstains on UN resolution on Ukraine
United Nations: India has again abstained on a resolution calling for Russia to end the invasion of Ukraine that was adopted by more than two-thirds of the votes in the UN General…
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Powerful earthquake jolts eastern Indonesia
Jakarta: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern province of North Maluku on Friday morning, but did not cause casualties or damages, authorities said. The earthquake occurred at 03:02 a.m. local time…
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Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga for World Bank president
Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that the US is nominating Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, saying the Indian-American business leader is uniquely equipped to lead the global institution…
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NATO & Russia’s miscalculations, new ground realities to shape Ukraine War
As the war in Ukraine completes one year on Friday, both sides put up a brave front, reiterating their resolve to carry on, blaming the other side for the conflict, and engaging…
