World
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UK’s ex-PM Rishi Sunak rejoins banking world
London: Britain’s former prime minister Rishi Sunak has rejoined the banking world as he took charge of a new role as Senior Adviser at the Goldman Sachs Group, with plans to donate…
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Bangladesh reports 51 dengue deaths
Dhaka: A total of 51 deaths caused by dengue have been reported across Bangladesh since the start of this year, indicating a sharp increase compared to the last two years. As of…
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Indian-origin Sabih Khan appointed as COO at Apple
Apple has appointed Indian-origin executive Sabih Khan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The tech giant announced on Tuesday that Khan, who has been at Apple for 30 years, will succeed…
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Trump doubles down on 10 per cent tariff for BRICS
New York: US President Donald Trump doubled down on his threat to charge BRICS members an additional 10 per cent tariff and alleged that the group was “set up to degenerate our…
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‘Not happy’ with Putin, US President Trump signals new sanctions on Russia
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has approved sending additional weapons to Ukraine and is considering new sanctions on Russia. “We’re sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I’ve approved…
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women, girls
The Hague: The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan’s Supreme Court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power…
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Police officer shot in Ambush at Texas detention center, 10 held
Alvarado: Ten people have been arrested on attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting outside of a Texas immigration detention centre that wounded a police officer, where people in black military-style…
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Asaduddin Owaisi slams Pak Army chief, Netanyahu over Trump’s Nobel nomination
Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, July 8, criticised Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir over their nomination of US…
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Israel PM Netanyahu nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Prize
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, July 7 nominated United States President Donald Trump for a Nobel Prize. Netanyahu wrote to the Nobel committee after his meeting with Trump at the…
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Four family members from Hyderabad die in US road accident
Hyderabad: Four members of a family from Hyderabad, who were on vacation in the United States (US), were charred to death in a horrific road accident. A couple and their two children…
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Trump threatens tariffs against BRICS over US interests: Spokesperson
New York: President Donald Trump has threatened an additional ten per cent tariff on countries associated with BRICS because he feels that the group is “seeking to undermine” US interests, according to…
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Texas floods: Death toll rises to over 100; search and rescue ops continue
Houston: The death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing, officials said. Search…
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India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan
United Nations: India on Monday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan as it noted that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that…
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Ship attacked in Red Sea after bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Dubai: A new attack targeted a ship traveling through the Red Sea on Monday after another claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly sunk a vessel. The private security firm Ambrey said two…
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US president Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial US allies in Asia.…
