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UAE and Russia demand consular access to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Paris: The United Arab Emirates and Russia have submitted requests for consular access to Telegram messenger CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested in Paris over his alleged refusal to cooperate in the…
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Our CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide: Telegram on his arrest
New Delhi: Encrypted messaging app Telegram on Monday said that its CEO Pavel Durov — who was arrested in France — has nothing to hide and “it is absurd to claim that…
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted
Paris: Russian-born Pavel Durov, founder and owner of popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France over several charges related to his platform, and faces up to 20 years in…
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Telegram Chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Paris: Pavel Durov, billionaire co-founder and chief executive of Telegram, was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening for alleged offences related to the popular messaging app, media reports…
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French President Emmanuel Macron calls for Gaza ceasefire
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza aimed at freeing all hostages, protecting Gazans, and delivering large-scale humanitarian aid, the Elysee Palace has said. Macron…
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Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: China maintain top spot, India in 53rd place
Paris: China maintained their hold on the No.1 spot in the medals tally, extending their total to 37 medals including 16 gold, entering the ninth day of the competitions at the Paris…
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2024 Paris Olympics: Shooting – Women’s 25m pistol final
Chateauroux: Gold medalist South Koreas Yang Jiin, silver medalist Frances Camille Jedrzejewski and bronze medalist Hungarys Veronika Major pose for photographs after the 25m Pistol Womens Final event at the 2024 Summer…
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2024 Paris Olympics – Table tennis: Manika Batra vs Miu Hirano
Paris: Japan’s Miu Hirano reacts after winning the women’s singles round of 16 table tennis match against India’s Manika Batra at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Wednesday, July 31, 2024.…
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Algerian judoka withdraws from Paris Olympics to avoid facing Israeli opponent
Algerian judoka Messaoud Redouane Dris has withdrawn from the men’s under 73-kilogram judo competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, to avoid competing against Israeli Tohar Butbul. Twenty-two-year-old Dris…
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Saudi Arabia officially submits bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has submitted its official bid to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 at a ceremony in Paris,…
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Paris Olympics: Athletes struggling for food at Games Village
Paris: Ever since the Paris Olympics began, the organising committee has received severe criticism from foreign athletes and team members over the lack of basic facilities at the venues and Games Village.…
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France imposes Hijab ban for Olympic athletes, sparks outrage
France has decided to prohibit its Muslim female athletes from wearing a hijab during the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The move has ignited controversy, with critics alleging French authorities of…
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In pics: Preparation for 2024 Paris Olympics
Boxer Nikhat Zareen poses on the Olympic rings ahead of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics in Paris. (PTI Photo) Paris: The Olympic symbol put up for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, in…
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French star footballer Kylian Mbappé officially joins Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has officially joined Real Madrid, marking the culmination of a long-awaited transfer saga. The French superstar, who was previously with Paris Saint-Germain, was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on…
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India-France-UAE trilateral focal points meeting held virtually: MEA
New Delhi: India, France and UAE trilateral focal points meeting were held virtually, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. The discussions between the officials of the three nations focussed on…
