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Pope Francis stable, continues recovery amid guarded prognosis
Rome: Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his…
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Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians across Gaza
Gaza: The Israeli army killed at least four Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Palestinian health authorities and medical sources. “The Israeli army killed two Palestinians by attacking a…
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‘I agree’: Elon Musk on call for US to quit NATO, UN
Washington: Amid emerging differences between the US and its European allies on the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump’s close adviser and Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk has publicly supported the…
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UK, France & Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told world leaders on Sunday that they need to step up to a “once in a generation moment” for the security of Europe, at a summit…
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Protests against Elon Musk hit Tesla stores across US
Boston: Across the US, protests erupted outside Tesla dealerships, targeting CEO Elon Musk in response to his controversial actions and his close alignment with President Donald Trump. Demonstrators voiced their opposition to…
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New York Governor orders removal of Palestinian studies job posting
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently ordered the City University of New York (CUNY) to remove a job posting for a Palestinian studies professor role at Hunter College, citing concerns over…
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Ramzan 2025: Fasting hours range from 11 to over 20 hours worldwide
The fasting hours during Ramzan 2025 differ significantly based on geographical location. Some regions will experience extended fasting periods exceeding 20 hours, while others will fast for as little as 11 hours…
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40 pc of global population lacks education in their language: UNESCO
New Delhi: Forty per cent of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand, according to UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team. Despite countries’…
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Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to US-Mexico border
Washington: The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border as President Donald Trump seeks to clamp down on illegal immigration and fulfil a central promise of his…
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NATO chief says he told Zelenskyy to restore relationship with Trump
London: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he had to “find a way to restore his relationship with the American president” after the two leaders…
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Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line
Boston: Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the US to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump. The demonstrations…
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Zelenskyy embraced by British PM day after White House blowout
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During their meeting at Downing Street, Starmer said Ukraine has “full backing across the United Kingdom.” He stressed Britain’s…
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Israel supports US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire’s first phase
Cairo: Israel’s government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramzan and Passover, though Hamas has insisted on negotiating the truce’s…
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Biden too lost his temper with Zelensky on a 2022 call
Washington: President Donald Trump is not the first US leader to have lost his temper with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it happened in the fiery Oval Office spat that was seen…
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Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm episode; under observation now
Rome: The condition of an ailing Pope Francis who is in hospital with double pneumonia took a turn for the worse late on Friday when he suffered breathing difficulties. However quick medical…
