World
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May to meet Merkel, Macron, seek Brexit extension
London: British Prime Minister Theresa May will travel to Paris and Berlin on Tuesday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to seek a “short extension to Brexit”,…
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Second group of Rohingya arrive in Malaysia within weeks
Kuala Lumpur: Forty-one Rohingya were found on a Malaysian beach Monday, police said, the second group of the Muslim minority to arrive in the country within weeks, stoking fears of a looming…
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US CENTCOM Commander calls on PM Imran Khan
Islamabad: Incoming commander of the United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. called on Prime Minister Imran Khan”>Imran Khan on Monday to discuss on matters related to mutual…
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Afghanistan faces massive revenue loss due to Pakistan airspace closure
Kabul: The Civil Aviation Authority of Afghanistan on Monday said that the country has suffered an estimated revenue loss of around USD eight million in more than a month pertaining to closure…
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Range of BrahMos missiles may be increased from 400 km to 500 km
Moscow: The range of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, produced jointly by Russia and India, is planned to be increased to 500 kilometres (311 miles) from 400 kilometres. “We will come to hypersound…
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New Zealand: Number of visa applicants increased after Christchurch attack
Wellington: Following terrorist attack on mosques in New Zealand, the number of visa aspirants has increased. According to the association for immigrants, New Zealand, as compared to 10 days before the terrorist…
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Mom and Pop Stores in Singapore’s Little India Go Online
Singapore: Singapore is a compact island-state. Including the 62 surrounding islands – yes, it’s not just one island – it is just 722 square kilometres in area. It is about 50 kilometres…
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Nissan shareholders remove former chairman Carlos Ghosn from its board
Tokyo: Shareholders of Nissan Motor on Monday voted to remove former chairman Carlos Ghosn from its board amid allegations of financial misconduct. Al Jazeera reported that the shareholders also voted out another…
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Several minority groups stage anti-Pakistan protests outside White House
Washington: Hundreds of people took to streets outside the White House here on Sunday to protest against decades of atrocities inflicted by Pakistan on various religious minority groups. Expressing anger over exploitation,…
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Christchurch mosque terror attacks were second September 11, says Imam Gamal Fouda
Christchurch: The ‘imam’ of one of the mosques here that survived back to back shootings last month called the terror attack a “second September 11.” “I call the attacks in Christchurch second…
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Days after abduction in Uganda, US tourist, tour guide rescued
Kampala [Uganda]: American tourist Kimberly Sue Endicott and her tour guide, who was kidnapped in Uganda on April 2, have been rescued by security forces, authorities said on Sunday. Confirming the development,…
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Democrats will hold House of Representatives in 2020 elections, asserts Pelosi
Washington: Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday (local time) said that the Democrats will retain control of the House of Representatives after next year’s presidential elections. In an interview with The Washington Post,…
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Homeland Security Dept Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigns
Washington: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has stepped down from her post, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday (local time). Trump said that US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin…
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Trump doing his job to secure US-Mexico border, says Mike Pence
Washington: US Vice President Mike Pence has heaped praises on President Donald Trump over his tough stance on immigration, saying he was “doing his job” to secure the US-Mexico border and end…
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Democrats will ‘never’ obtain Trump’s tax returns, says acting White House chief of staff
Washington: Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Sunday (local time) said Democrats will not get to see President Donald Trump’s tax returns, as they want to create “attention” on…
