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India demands release of all Indians in Russian military after 10th death
New Delhi: India on Tuesday pressed Russia to release all the Indians recruited by the Russian military, following the death of another Indian national in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, taking the death…
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Special counsel who investigated Trump says his team ‘stood up for rule of law’
Washington: Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in…
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Trump, Zelenskyy, Scholz among 60 top leaders to address WEF Davos meet
New Delhi: US President-elect Donald Trump, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be among 60 top political leaders from across the world, including Germany, Switzerland, South Africa and…
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Imam who refused to condemn Hezbollah chosen for Trump inauguration
In a significant diplomatic move, a Muslim cleric from the United States (US) Michigan has been selected to deliver a benediction at President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20. Husham Al-Husainy, the…
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Sandman author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by 8 women: Report
British author Neil Gaiman faces allegations of sexual assault months after similar accusations emerged against him, according to a cover story in New York Magazine’s entertainment website Vulture. Eight women have accused Gaiman of assault, coercion…
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ICC chief prosecutor wants Israeli objections over Netanyahu warrant to be rejected
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal response…
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Special counsel who investigated Trump says team ‘stood for rule of law’
Washington: Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in…
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Gold reserve discovered in Indus River in Pakistan
Pakistan has discovered a gold reserve in the Indus River sparking hope of economic prosperity in the country. Reportedly the river in the country’s Punjab near Attock is said to be carrying…
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Los Angeles wildfires: 24 dead as crews battle blazes ahead of winds
Los Angeles: Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous…
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Trudeau urges US consumers to consider harm of Trump’s tariff threats
Vancouver: Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday suggested that US President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming America’s “51st state” has distracted attention from the harm that steep tariffs would…
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Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises
Los Angeles: The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could…
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Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner over border tensions
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Sunday, January 12, summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions. The development came hours after Dhaka alleged that India was trying to construct fences…
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Iran says ready to provide rescue aid to US amid wildfires
Tehran: The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) expressed its readiness to send specialised rapid reaction teams, rescue equipment, and trained personnel to the United States in response to the wildfires raging through…
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Study links reel addiction with high BP in young, middle-aged people
New Delhi: Even as watching short videos or reels on social media platforms has become an integral part of the daily lives of young and middle-aged people, a new study shows that…
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EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Trump’s inauguration
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. During his visit to Washington, Jaishankar will also have meetings…
