World
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US Senators seek action against 3 India-based firms over data theft
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators have written to the Trump administration seeking action against three India-based companies that allegedly hacked and stole data from thousands of Americans and US companies.…
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Oil surges above USD 100 a barrel as US, Iran launch new attacks
New York: Oil prices shot past $100 a barrel Wednesday, September 9, as fighting between the US and Iran escalated, threatening to increase costs for consumers and businesses worldwide. Brent crude, the…
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Apple catches up after 7 years, unveils Rs 3 lakh foldable iPhone
Cupertino: Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its annual September event on Wednesday, September 9, marking the company’s long-awaited but expected entry into a category its rivals have…
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Lemurs stolen from Bangladesh safari park traced to Vantara
Gujarat/Bangladesh: Anant Ambani’s Vantara has been accused of smuggling two ring-tailed lemurs from a safari park in Bangladesh for around Rs 4.8 million. Lemurs are an endangered species which are not found…
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Singapore police probe 5 over ‘racist’ comments on Nepal floods
Singapore: Singapore police have questioned five people over the alleged racist comments online related to the Nepal floods and Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. This follows Senior Minister K Shanmugam’s…
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Iran claims strikes on two US vessels, 8 tankers in Persian Gulf
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday, September 9, claimed its forces had targeted two US Navy guided-missile destroyers and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in retaliation for…
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Nepal Police warns against ‘false’ claims over flood relief
Kathmandu: Nepal Police has warned the public against circulating “false and baseless” claims on social media alleging that security agencies took relief materials meant for flash flood victims but failed to distribute…
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UN chief hopes for resumption of Ukraine-Russia talks
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, encouraged by recent diplomatic efforts, hopes to see a resumption of Ukraine-Russia talks, his spokesperson said. The secretary-general is encouraged by recent diplomatic efforts, including the…
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Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Saudi may trigger Mecca defence pact
Islamabad: Pakistan said there should be “no ambiguity” that an attack on any one of the three members of the newly formed Mecca Defence Alliance would be treated as an attack on…
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US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles amid trade war
Toronto: The United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said on Tuesday, September 8, as the trade war between the two nations escalates.…
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Iran launches missiles at US targets in Jordan after US strikes
Washington: Iran has launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said, following the latest American strikes. It’s the latest tit-for-tat retaliation after the US military said it destroyed five…
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Netanyahu to make quick trip for UN meet after Mamdani arrest call
United Nations: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a whirlwind 24-hour trip to speak at the annual UN gathering of world leaders this month because “there is no option” after New…
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Travel chaos at UK airports as over 1,000 flights cancelled
London: An air traffic control problem disrupted travel across Britain on Tuesday, September 8, cancelling more than 1,000 flights and leaving passengers stranded for hours on airport runways and in terminals, according…
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Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem over UK sanctions
London: Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, the country’s foreign minister said Tuesday, September 8. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced…
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Kremlin says Putin, Modi to meet at upcoming Delhi BRICS Summit
New Delhi: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday, September 8, confirmed that the delivery of Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India in 2026 remains on the agenda of discussions between…
