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Saudi Arabia, Qatar call on India-Pakistan to avoid escalation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar have expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following continued cross-border exchanges of fire. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 30,…
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Bangladesh High Court orders Chinmoy Krishna Das’s release on bail
Dhaka: A bench of the Bangladesh High Court on Wednesday, April 30, ordered the release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on bail, five months after he was arrested on a charge…
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Hotel in Japan asks Israeli tourist to sign war crimes declaration
A hotel in Kyoto, Japan, asked an Israeli tourist who had served in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to sign a declaration affirming that he had not committed war crimes during his…
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Next round of Iran–US nuclear talks set for Rome
Tehran: Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
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Thousands of international students affected by US immigration crackdown
Washington: The US government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds for terminating their legal…
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US urges India, Pakistan to ‘not escalate’ tensions
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on India and Pakistan to “not escalate” the situation and plans to convey the same message in phone calls to his counterparts in the…
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Trade talks with India ‘coming along great’, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that trade talks with India were “coming along great” and expressed confidence in signing a deal. Unlike his aides, however, the president did not put an…
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UN chief speaks with EAM Jaishankar, condemns Pahalgam attack
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated his condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack in a call with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, noting the importance of pursuing justice and accountability…
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2000 cops, earthmovers: Massive Ahmedabad demolition drive in ‘illegal Bangladeshi den’
Ahmedabad: Around 50 teams of the Ahmedabad civic body equipped with earthmovers launched a massive demolition drive on Tuesday to clear 2,000 illegally built houses and properties from the Chandola Lake area,…
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Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: ‘Trump trying to break us’
Toronto: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. After polls…
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Liberal Party wins federal election in Canada
Toronto: The Liberal Party has won the federal election in Canada, culminating a process marked by US President Donald Trump threats on a trade war and of making the country the 51st…
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Pro-Khalistani Jagmeet Singh defeated in Canada elections
Ottawa: Following a humiliating defeat in the Canadian federal elections, New Democratic Party (NDP) chief Jagmeet Singh, known for his pro-Khalistan stance, announced his resignation on Tuesday. Singh was contesting for a…
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Missing Indian student in Canada found dead under mysterious circumstances
Ottawa: An Indian student in Canada, who has been missing for four days, was found dead, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa said. The student, Vanshika, was found dead under mysterious circumstances.…
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Trump signs executive order for truck drivers, Sikh advocacy group raises concern
New York: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating that truck drivers in America are proficient in English, a requirement that has raised concerns among Sikh advocacy groups who…
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Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC for 5th consecutive night
Jammu: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for a fifth consecutive night, expanding the arc of violations to the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, an official…
