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Afghanistan has its ‘sharpest surge’ ever of child malnutrition, says UN
Islamabad: Afghanistan is seeing its sharpest-ever surge of child malnutrition, the World Food Program said Monday, adding it needed USD 539 million to help the country’s most vulnerable families. Almost 10 million…
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State Dept may require visa applicants to post bond of up to USD 15,000 to enter US
Washington: The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to USD 15,000 to apply to enter the United States, a move that…
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US will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India: Trump
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday, August 4, said he will “substantially” raise tariffs paid by India to America, accusing the country of buying massive amounts of Russian oil and…
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Rupee plunges 48 paise to close at 87.66 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 48 paise to close at 87.66 against the US dollar on Monday, as sustained foreign fund outflows and trade tariff uncertainties dented investors’ sentiment. Forex traders said US…
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Hyderabadi boy Mohammed Siraj levels series for India with magic spell
London: The perseverant Mohammed Siraj’s warrior spirit steered India to a series-levelling six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test here on Monday, bringing a fitting end to one of…
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India can’t continue financing Ukraine war by purchasing oil from Russia: Trump aide
New York: India portrays itself as being one of America’s closest friends in the world, but imposes massive tariffs, engages in “cheating” on immigration policies, and its purchases of Russian oil are…
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Trump reiterates claim of brokering ceasefire between India, Pakistan
Washington: US President Donald Trump reiterated his claims of mediating the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan as well as helping to resolve several other global conflicts. Trump on Sunday took to…
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Pakistan, Iran agree to increase bilateral trade volume to USD 10 bn annually
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran on Sunday agreed to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 10 billion from the current USD 3 billion annually as they signed 12 agreements and MoUs after talks…
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Indian envoy Kwatra meets US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard to discuss ‘mutual interests’
New York: India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra on Sunday met Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and discussed issues of “mutual interest.” “Pleasure to meet DNI @TulsiGabbard and her husband”…
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Bangladeshi criminal hiding under guise of ‘sadhu’ in Bengal held
Kolkata: A Bangladeshi criminal, who had entered India and had been hiding in West Bengal under the guise of a monk, was arrested from Nadia district, police said on Sunday. Acting on…
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‘Save Gaza’: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest famine
Sydney: In a powerful show of solidarity with the people of Gaza, tens of thousands took part in the March for Humanity across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday morning, calling attention…
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Boston Consulting Group faces protests across US over Gaza aid controversy
Boston: The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is facing mounting protests across the United States over its reported involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) — an aid initiative accused of contributing to…
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Humanoid joins PHD programme in China
In a first, a humanoidnamed Xeuba01, developed by China has joined the PhD programme at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. The humanoid has ben developed by the University of Shanghai for Science Science…
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Bangladesh interim govt to unveil ‘July Declaration’ on August 5
Dhaka: The Bangladesh interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said it would unveil on August 5 the “July Declaration”, coinciding with the first anniversary of the ouster of then prime minister…
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Air India crash: UK families raise concern over mislabelled remains
London: British families, waiting for the remains of relatives aboard the London-bound Air India 171 plane that crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, are expecting confirmation on DNA matches after high-level India-UK government…
