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India stresses climate equity, warns against overburdening citizens
New Delhi: India slammed developed countries for causing the climate crisis during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday, saying they exploited the global carbon budget, failed…
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French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
Paris: The deputies of the French National Assembly voted on Wednesday evening in favour of a no-confidence vote, forcing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign and his government to collapse. A…
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Bitcoin surpasses USD 100K for first time, may reach USD 120K soon: Experts
New Delhi: World’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has crossed the historic milestone of $100,000 apiece, driven by favourable market dynamics, growing US regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption through Bitcoin ETFs, industry experts said…
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Sheikh Hasina accuses Muhammad Yunus of genocide against minorities
New Delhi: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has mounted a stinging attack on the country’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus over alleged persecution of minorities. In a virtual address at an event…
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PM Modi one of the wisest persons in world: Kuwait FM Abdullah
New Delhi: Calling India a “very important partner”, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the West Asian nation believes that the…
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ECO Council of Ministers holds meeting on expanding cooperation
Tehran: The 28th Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, with a focus on expanding cooperation among…
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UNGA urges Israel to withdraw, reaffirms two-state solution
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted two resolutions requesting Israel to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories and occupied Syrian Golan, reaffirming the two-state solution as the only path to…
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Trump transition team signs agreement for DOJ background checks on nominees
Washington: The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice, paving the way for the department to conduct background checks and start the security clearance…
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UK’s MP Priti demands protection for Hindus amid rising violence in Bangladesh
London: Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling it “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, urged…
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2 Indian companies among 35 sanctioned by US for Iranian oil transport
Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels, including two from India, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries. The two India-based entities are Vision Ship Management…
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US Embassy in S Korea issues emergency alert to its citizens after lifting of martial law
Seoul: The US Embassy in South Korea issued an emergency alert to its citizens on Wednesday, warning the situation is “fluid” after the lifting of martial law and advising them to take…
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Violence against minorities: US calls for respecting human rights in Bangladesh
Washington: The United States on Tuesday called for respect for fundamental freedoms including religious and basic human rights in Bangladesh amid attacks on minorities. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on…
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Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘strong’ statement warning Hamas
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President-elect Donald Trump after the latter called for the hostages held in Gaza to be released by Hamas the day he takes charge…
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Imran Khan says he will approach UN, other forums to raise ‘Islamabad massacre’ issue
Lahore: Pakistan’s jailed former premier Imran Khan has said that he will approach the UN and other international forums to raise the “Islamabad massacre” issue, prompting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to…
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South Korea: Martial law troops enter National Assembly compound
Seoul: Martial law troops entered the National Assembly compound and were attempting to enter the main parliamentary building Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. Troops were seen scuffling…
