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Former US President Donald Trump files papers for 2024 presidential run
Washington: Former United States President Donald Trump has filed papers to contest for the post of president again. He filed his documents establishing his candidacy to run for the presidency again in…
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Rishi Sunak greenlights 3,000 UK visas for Indians
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for 3,000 visas for young professionals from India to work in the UK each year. The British government said India is the…
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Tickets refund delay: US directs Air India to pay USD 121.5 mn to passengers; slaps USD 1.4 mn fine
Washington: The US has ordered Tata-group owned Air India to pay refunds worth USD 121.5 million and imposed a fine of USD 1.4 million for extreme delays in providing refunds to passengers due…
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Ukrainian authorities announce emergency blackouts after Russian strikes on power grid: Reports
According to Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched roughly 100 missiles into Ukrainian cities on Nov. 15 in its most recent major assault on vital infrastructure. According to…
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US President Joe Biden skips gala dinner at G-20 summit
Bali: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday unexpectedly skipped the gala dinner at the G-20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. He skipped the dinner and the event he had been scheduled to attend…
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Donald Trump likely to announce his 2024 presidential election bid: Reports
Washington: Former US president Donald Trump is likely to announce his 2024 presidential election bid on Tuesday from his sprawling Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, according to media reports. A select group of…
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Daring story of Spy Princess Noor Inayat Khan will surface in a play in London
The story of Noor Inayat Khan, the British World War II spy whose Indian heritage can be traced back to the 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, has been adapted for a new…
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World population hits 8 billion
United Nations: In a milestone for humanity, the global population hit 8 billion on Tuesday after having added a billion people in the last 12 years, with India on the cusp of…
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UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed inaugurates Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque replica in Indonesia
Jakarta: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia in the presence of President Joko Widodo, the Emirates News…
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PM Modi meets UK’s Rishi Sunak for first time at G20 Summit
Bali: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his United Kingdom counterpart Rishi Sunak after assuming office for the first time on the sidelines of the 17th edition of the G20 Summit.…
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Rising energy prices bane for UK businesses: ONS
London: One in six businesses in the UK expect their overall performance to drop in 2023 as a result of the spiking energy prices, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in…
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Saudi Crown Prince represents Kingdom at G20 summit in Indonesia
Jakarta: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Indonesia to participate in the G20 summit, which kicked off on Tuesday, on the Indonesian island of Bali, where…
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Pakistan-Afghan border closed as tensions run high
Quetta: The Pakistan-Afghanistan border remained closed for a second consecutive day as tensions escalated between the two countries after unprovoked firing. The Chaman border, also known as Friendship Gate, which connects Pakistan’s…
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Pakistan’s ‘Joyland’ can still qualify for Oscars despite country’s ban
Karachi: Pakistan’s ‘Joyland’ could still qualify for the upcoming Academy Awards for best international feature, despite being banned in its native country, which was announced on November 12. The government of Pakistan…
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New York prosecutor returns looted antiquities to India, Pakistan
New York: New York public prosecutor Alvin Bragg has returned to India and Pakistan hundreds of looted ancient statues and figurines, some as old as 5,500 years, that were brought into the…
