World
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Thank you, Trump tells Iran for halting execution of political prisoners
Washington: President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday, January 16, of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said were meant to be hundreds…
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman undergoes medical tests
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz is undergoing medical tests at a hospital in Riyadh. Citing a statement from the Royal Court on Friday, January 16, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said the Custodian…
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison
Seoul: Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, January 16, on charges that included the obstruction of investigators’ attempt to detain him last…
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Teacher’s home set ablaze in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities
Dhaka: As violence against minorities continues to escalate in Bangladesh, the home of a school teacher, a Hindu, was set ablaze in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet district. The incident took place at…
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Slowing economy No 1 worry for US businesses in China: Survey
US businesses are more concerned about China’s slowing economy than trade friction, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released on Friday. Of 368 companies responding to…
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UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law
United Nations: The United Nations chief lashed out on Thursday, January 15, at countries that violate international law and called the concentration of power and wealth by the world’s richest 1 per…
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Venezuela’s acting president signals a new era of US ties
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez used her first state of the union message on Thursday to advocate for opening the crucial state-run oil industry to more foreign investment following the Trump administration’s…
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Middle East allies urge Trump to delay Iran strikes, diplomat says
Washington: Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters, according to an Arab…
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Self-determination mustn’t be abused to encourage secession: India slams Pak
United Nations: India called out Pakistan for misusing United Nations platforms to drive its “divisive agenda” after Islamabad’s envoy raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the General Assembly. Counsellor in…
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No major oil price impact yet from Venezuela, Iran tensions: IMF
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, January 15, said it is closely watching global energy markets amid tensions around Venezuela and Iran, but noted that oil prices have not yet…
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European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’
Nuuk: Troops from several European countries continued to arrive in Greenland on Thursday, January 15, in a show of support for Denmark as talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the US…
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India, US and UK issue advisories for their citizens in Israel
Jerusalem: Amid an uncertain security situation in the region, the embassies of India, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued advisories for their nationals, urging them to be vigilant and…
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White House defends ICE after Minneapolis violence
Washington: The White House strongly defended US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following violent unrest in Minneapolis, accusing Democratic leaders and sections of the media of inciting hostility against federal law…
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IMF to assess economic damage in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess damage from Cyclone Ditwah and discuss the implications for the country’s…
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US warns Iran that ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN meeting
United Nations: After weeks of escalating tension, US and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday, January 15, at the UN Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite…
