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Erdogan meets NATO chief, reiterates support for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara, according to the Turkish presidency.…
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Want to encourage direct communication between India, Pak: US
New York: The US said it encourages “direct communication” between India and Pakistan and commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for choosing the path of peace. India…
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Trump to ease sanctions on Syria, restore relations with new leader
Riyadh: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will move to normalise relations and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country “a chance at peace.” Trump was set to meet…
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Two Indian students killed in US road accident
Two Indian students tragically lost their lives in a road accident in the United States (US). The incident took place on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County. The victims were identified as…
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North Korea’s Kim supervises drills, urges full preparations for war
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised combined tactical drills of special operations, stressing that the most “crucial” task for the North’s armed forces is to make full preparations for war,…
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ICAO rules Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy in 2014
Melbourne: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation on Tuesday found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a…
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India reacts to Bangladesh’s decision to ban Awami League
New Delhi: India on Tuesday said the Bangladesh interim government’s decision to ban all activities of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party is “concerning”. New Delhi also called for early…
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Trump warns Iran of ‘massive maximum pressure’ on Nuclear deal
Riyadh: President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes Tehran for a new nuclear deal, but he also…
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Canadian PM Carney shakes up Cabinet, names new foreign minister
Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a major Cabinet shakeup, including a new foreign minister, on Tuesday as he shapes a newly re-elected Liberal government. Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau earlier…
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In a first, Pakistan’s Balochistan appoints Kashish Chaudhary as assistant commissioner
Karachi: Kashish Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Pakistani Hindu woman, has made history by becoming the first female from the minority community in Balochistan to be appointed as assistant commissioner in the restive province.…
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Israel’s Eurovision entrant booed by Palestinian supporters
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael who is a contestant at Eurovision 2025 was met with boos by pro-Palestinian protestors on Monday, May 12. It is to be noted that Eurovision is being conducted…
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Video: Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom
Riyadh: President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on US efforts to…
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US announces new sanctions on Iran following 4th round of nuclear talks
Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity with ties to Tehran’s Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research, which is known by its Persian acronym, SPND.…
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Turkey ready to support Russia-Ukraine peace talks at every step: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating Turkey’s commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement by…
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Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump admin
Deir al-Balah: An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay…
