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Israel received over 10K tons of US military equipment since Oct 7
The Israeli Defence Ministry (IDM) has announced that it had received more than 10,000 tons of military equipment since the beginning of the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip on October 7.…
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Bangladesh: Amid unrest 12 vehicles set ablaze in last 24 hours
Dhaka: At least 12 vehicles were set ablaze in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, allegedly by the country’s main opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist party’s (BNP) supporters. Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil…
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US asks Israel not to respond to Houthi attacks
Tel Aviv: The US has reportedly told Israel on Thursday not to respond to missile and drone attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, the media reported. The Wall Street Journal reported…
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Ukraine aid from US in doubt after failed Senate vote
Washington: The Republicans in the US Senate on Thursday blocked a move to pass an aid bill for Ukraine after failing to secure border compromises they sought in exchange, the media reported.…
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‘Proud moment,’ says cousin of new BBC chairman
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: “We are proud of him and this is a well-deserved achievement,” said Sujata Kango, cousin of Dr Samir Shah, the India-born British TV executive who has been named as the UK…
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Starbucks loses USD 12 billion in value amid boycott calls
American coffee giant Starbucks has suffered a staggering loss of more than 12 billion dollars in market value due to boycott campaign and employee strikes in solidarity with Palestinians. Since October 7,…
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UK defence minister to visit Israel, West Bank to push for faster aid in Gaza
Gaza: British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is set to visit Israel and the occupied West Bank this week to expedite humanitarian aid to Gaza, aiming to discuss direct aid delivery by sea…
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US Senators criticise India on allegations of plot to assassinate separatist Sikh
Washington: A bipartisan group of influential American Senators has criticised India after US prosecutors linked an Indian official to a man charged with conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New…
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US House asks Pakistan to uphold democratic institutions, human rights
Washington: A resolution has been introduced in the US House of Representatives urging Pakistan to uphold democratic institutions, human rights, and the rule of law, as the cash-strapped country prepares for general…
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Russian President Putin meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh
Riyadh: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, December 6, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh as part of a rare Gulf trip. Taking to X, Russia’s Ministry of…
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UN Secretary-General playing into hands of Hamas, must resign : Israel
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan on Thursday alleged that Secretary General Antonio Guterres was playing into the hands of Hamas and reiterated the demand for his immediate…
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Google pulls 17 deceptive Android loan apps targeting users in India
New Delhi: Researchers on Wednesday said that they found 18 deceptive Android loan apps that disguised themselves as genuine personal loan services. Google has removed 17 of these apps, targeting users in…
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Shooting spree in 2 Texas cities leave 6 dead
Houston: Six people were found dead and three injured, including two police officers, after a string of homicides and shootings unfolded across two Texas cities — Austin and San Antonio — on…
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UK PM Rishi Sunak loses ally as immigration minister resigns
London: Britain’s Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has resigned from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet over “strong disagreements” with the government’s Rwanda policy of deporting illegal migrants. Jenrick, who was seen as a…
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Sacked Suella Braverman warns UK PM Rishi of electoral oblivion’
London: Suella Braverman, sacked as home secretary by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on Wednesday delivered a fresh blow to her former boss by warning that the Conservative Party under his leadership…
