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Israel not obliged to work with UNRWA in Gaza, US tells World Court
The Hague: The United States told the International Court of Justice Wednesday that Israel must provide aid to Gaza, but the country does not have to work with the UN agency for…
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S Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for presidential election
Seoul: South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday he is resigning to take on “heavier responsibility” amid expectation he will run in next month’s presidential election. Han has emerged as a…
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Trump golf club, villas coming to Qatar’s eastern shore
Doha: Qatari Diar has signed an agreement with Dar Global to develop Trump International Golf Club Simaisma includes a luxury 18-hole golf course, golf club and an exclusive collection of Trump-branded luxury…
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US, Ukraine sign deal giving US access to country’s valuable mineral wealth
Washington: The US and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement granting American access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, finalising a deal months in the making that could enable continued military aid to…
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US sanctions 4 UAE-based firms with India trade links over Iranian oil dealings
New York: In a crackdown on Iranian exports, the US has sanctioned four United Arab Emirates-based companies that have trade links with Indian companies for allegedly trading in Iranian petroleum products. “So…
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Pahalgam attack: US urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
New Delhi: The US has urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate their tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone conversations with External Affairs…
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Deal with India close but not there yet: Top US trade official
Washington: India and the US are close to a trade deal but they are not there yet, the top US trade negotiator said on Wednesday. US media and policy circles have been…
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India bans Pakistan airlines from using Indian airspace
New Delhi: India on Wednesday banned Pakistan airlines from using its airspace amid escalating tensions with the neighbouring country in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Sources said that a NOTAM…
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar call on India-Pakistan to avoid escalation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar have expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following continued cross-border exchanges of fire. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 30,…
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Bangladesh High Court orders Chinmoy Krishna Das’s release on bail
Dhaka: A bench of the Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday, April 30, ordered the release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on bail, five months after he was arrested on a charge…
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Hotel in Japan asks Israeli tourist to sign war crimes declaration
A hotel in Kyoto, Japan, asked an Israeli tourist who had served in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to sign a declaration affirming that he had not committed war crimes during his…
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Next round of Iran–US nuclear talks set for Rome
Tehran: Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
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Thousands of international students affected by US immigration crackdown
Washington: The US government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds for terminating their legal…
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US urges India, Pakistan to ‘not escalate’ tensions
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on India and Pakistan to “not escalate” the situation and plans to convey the same message in phone calls to his counterparts in the…
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Trade talks with India ‘coming along great’, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that trade talks with India were “coming along great” and expressed confidence in signing a deal. Unlike his aides, however, the president did not put an…
