World
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Two men from minority community killed in Bangladesh within 24 hours
Dhaka: Two Hindu men were killed in separate incidents within a 24-hour period in Bangladesh, as violence against religious minorities, particularly the Hindu community, continues to rise, according to local media reports.…
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Trump says US not at war with Venezuela, rules out early polls
Washington: US President Donald Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not push for elections there in the near term, arguing that the country must first…
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US will receive USD 600 bn in tariffs: Trump
New York: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US will be receiving more than USD 600 billion in tariffs, asserting that America is “far stronger” in national security and financially…
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Indian nationals held in US cocaine trafficking case
Washington: Two Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after authorities discovered more than 300 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a semi-truck in Indiana, according to the US Department of…
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One more Bangladeshi Hindu fatally shot on the head
Dhaka: A Hindu businessman, who was also the acting editor of a newspaper, was fatally shot in the head by unidentified men on Monday, January 5, in Jessore district of Bangladesh, according…
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UK bans junk food advertising on TV, online to combat childhood obesity
London: A new ban on junk food advertising on television before 9 pm and online at all times came into force on Monday, January 5, as part of the UK government’s crackdown on…
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Oil stocks sharply higher after US action in Venezuela
New York: Shares of major US companies in the energy sector are sharply higher on Monday, January 5, after President Donald Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and…
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More tariff hike by US on India may hit exports: Experts
New Delhi: Any move by the US to further increase tariffs or import duties on Indian goods could severely impact the country’s exports to Washington, experts said. However, they said, it may…
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Man breaks into JD Vance’s home in Ohio, detained
Cincinnati: A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the US Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly…
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Hyderabad woman’s murder: Ex-roommate held in India after fleeing US
Twenty-six-year-old Arjun Sharma was reportedly arrested in Tamil Nadu on Monday, January 5, allegedly fleeing the US after he was charged with murdering his former roommate, Hyderabad native Nikitha Godishala, in Columbia.…
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Crude oil rises in futures trade amid Venezuela crisis
New Delhi: Crude Oil prices rose by Rs 42 to Rs 5,197 per barrel in the futures trade on Monday amid cautious sentiment over geopolitical developments. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX),…
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Andhra couple dies in a road crash in US
Palakollu: A couple from Andhra Pradesh who settled in the United States died in a road accident in Washington, a police official said on Monday, January 5. K Krishna Kishore, 49, a…
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Indian-American Pulkit Desai sworn in as New Jersey City mayor
Washington: Pulkit Desai, a US Marine veteran and technology professional, has been sworn in as mayor of Parsippany, New Jersey, becoming the township’s first Indian American mayor after a razor-thin election victory.…
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This Phone Booth lets people speak to their dead loved ones: Location
In a fast-moving world where emotions are often buried under daily routines, some stories gently remind us to pause and feel. Siasat.com brings to you one such heartwarming story from Japan about…
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Trump’s plan to seize, revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles
Washington: President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolas Maduro in a raid isn’t likely to have a…
