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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…
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India-Nepal border in Darjeeling to be closed from Nov 17-20
Kolkata: The India-Nepal border in Darjeeling district of West Bengal will be closed between November 17 and 20 in view of the upcoming Nepal general elections. Currently, there are two-border points with…
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Time to confirm Ambassador to India, says Congressman Ro Khanna
New York: It is time to confirm an Ambassador to India to strengthen the critical relationship between the two countries, top Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said. “The US needs a strong defence…
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Indian students in US surge by 19 pc in 2021-22: Report
New Delhi: The presence of Indian students in American universities has increased by 19 per cent compared to the last year, and nearly 21 per cent of over one million foreign students…
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University of California workers strike for higher wages
San Francisco: Tens of thousands of workers at the University of California (UC) system went on a strike to demand for higher wages and better working conditions. About 48,000 unionised academic workers…
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Onus of creating new world order on us, PM tells world leaders at G20 summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need to ensure collective peace, harmony and security in the world. Addressing the G20 summit in Bali, which got underway ealier in…
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Will Trump run again? He will indicate on Tuesday
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump plans to make an announcement on Tuesday that, he said, would be the “most historic day in the country’s history”. Though he has been coy about…
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Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments
Kabul: Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has ordered judges across Afghanistan to order punishments for offences such as robbery, kidnapping and sedition in line with the group’s interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.…
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US media changes tune, hails Biden’s victory and derides Trump
Washington: Even as Democrats celebrate retaining control of the US Senate by winning 50 seats and reducing the margin in the House, US President Joe Biden faces innumerable challenges in the remaining…
