World
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EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
Brussels: European Union regulators said on Thursday they’re investigating whether Google is unfairly demoting some content from media publishers in search results under a policy the company says is aimed at combating…
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Trump signs government funding bill, ends shutdown
Washington: President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travellers at…
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EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi Foreign Minister at G7 meetings in Canada
Washington: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada. EAM Jaishankar…
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Special Bangladeshi tribunal to deliver verdict against Hasina on Nov 17
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) on Thursday announced it would deliver the verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on November 17 after her trial in absentia on charges of crimes…
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‘You are not nerdy enough to understand’ trend takes world by storm
Internet trends come and go, but some of them might be a little nerdy for you to understand. If you are struggling to get on track with memes in this fast-paced world,…
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J-K police seek Interpol Red Notice for Kashmiri doctor
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police has approached Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice against Qazigund-based Dr Muzaffar in connection with the interstate ‘white collar’ terror module busted earlier this week, officials…
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Sami Hamdi returns to UK after US detention over Gaza war comments
British–Tunisian commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi is on his way home to his family in the United Kingdom (UK) after spending more than two weeks in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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US secretary of state calls Delhi blast a terrorist attack
Hamilton: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterised the Red Fort bombing as a “terrorist attack” and commended India’s “very professional” investigation. “Clearly, it was a terrorist attack. It was a…
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US Congress votes to end longest govt shutdown
New York: The US Congress has finally voted to end the government shutdown after 42 days of paralysis of most operations. The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209, mostly along partisan…
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White House clarifies over H-1B visas after Trump defends programme
Washington: A day after US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, the White House asserted that it’s committed to cracking down on alleged abuses in the visa system. The White…
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US sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India
Washington: The US on Wednesday announced sanctions against 32 entities and individuals from several countries, including India and China for links to Iran’s ballistic missile programme. The US state department said the…
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EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Rubio in Canada; focus on trade
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio that largely focused on issues relating to trade and supply chains. Jaishankar and Rubio met…
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Pakistan says Indus Waters Treaty proceedings to take place in Vienna next week
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said that the next phase of Neutral Expert proceedings under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will take place in Vienna next week. The IWT, brokered by the World…
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Trump urges Israeli President to pardon Netanyahu in corruption cases
Washington: US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to grant a full pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over charges of bribery, fraud and…
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US to deny more visas based on health, finances under new rule
Washington: A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as…
