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Russia, North Korea planning closer ties: State media
Seoul: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are planning to deepen their diplomatic ties, state media reported on Monday. Putin sent his greetings to Kim as Monday marks…
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Over 40 countries demand Russia hand over nuclear plant
Kiev: Artillery shells again struck the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, as dozens of countries demanded the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from the area. “The…
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Liz Truss in commanding lead over Rishi Sunak in UK PM race
London: The UK prime ministerial race frontrunner, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, continues to hold on to a commanding 22-point lead over former Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest, according…
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‘You are next’: Author JK Rowling receives death threat over Salman Rushdie tweet
London: The police in Scotland on Sunday said they are investigating an online threat, believed to be from Pakistan, made to Harry Potter author J K Rowling in the wake of her…
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Biden calls India, US ‘indispensable partners’
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday called India and the US “indispensable partners” on the eve of the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. “The United States joins the people of India to…
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Rushdie’s attacker allegedly sympathised with IRGC, extremists: Reports
New York: Author Salman Rushdie’s alleged assailant Hadi Matar sympathised with an Iranian military organisation and sith extremists, according to media reports citing law enforcement sources. During a preliminary review, Matar’s social media…
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Taliban deprive women of livelihoods, equality: UN official
New Delhi: In the year that has passed since the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan, the world has seen daily and continuous deterioration in the situation of women and girls in the war-torn nation…
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UK must sanction Iran over Salman Rushdie stabbing: Rishi Sunak
London: UK Prime Minister hopeful and Conservative party leadership contender Rishi Sunak has called for sanctions on Iran over the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie in the US. Rushdie, who faced death…
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Rushdie’s son says author off ventilator, retains feisty sense of humour
New York: Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition, but retains his feisty sense of humour, his son Zafar Rushdie said in a statement, reports ‘Variety’. “Following the attack on…
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Russia carries out further missile, artillery attacks in east Ukraine
Moscow: Russia said on Sunday it has hit targets in dozens of places in eastern Ukraine with missiles and artillery. The attacks were concentrated in the Donetsk region, the Russian Defence Ministry…
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Scotland becomes 1st country to pass bill on free period products
Scotland is all set to be the first country in the world to provide universal access to free period products. The decision came as the Scottish parliament voted unanimously in favour of…
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US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan days after Pelosi’s visit
Taipei: Five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei for a surprise visit on Sunday amid escalated tensions across the Taiwan Strait, following a trip earlier this month by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the…
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Taliban announces public holiday to mark anniversary of conquest
Kabul: The Taliban has declared Monday a public holiday in Afghanistan to mark one year since the Islamist militant group conquered Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of US-led NATO forces. “August 15…
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Author Salman Rushdie’s attacker, Matar pleads not guilty
New York: A 24-year old New Jersey man charged with attempted murder and assault for attacking author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty. Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arraigned in centralised…
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Shocked, saddened to learn of vicious attack on Rushdie: Biden
Washington: Shocked and saddened to learn of the vicious attack on Salman Rushdie, US President Joe Biden prayed for his health and recovery on Saturday and said the Mumbai-born writer stands for essential…
