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US school demands ‘letter from clergy’ to allow students in hijab
In an incident reported from a school in Massachusetts, a student of class 8 was served a notice over an alleged uniform code violation for wearing a hijab. The incident occurred on…
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Trump asks court for review of Mar-a-Lago material taken by FBI
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump’s attorneys have filed a lawsuit in court calling for the appointment of an independent party to review the documents retrieved from his Mar-a-Lago estate by FBI agents…
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Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
Washington: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the US, who became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced on Monday that he will step down in December for…
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Another US delegation lands in Taiwan amid China tensions
Taipei: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday received another delegation from the US amid rising tensions with China. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb arrived in Taipei on Sunday night for a four-day trip,…
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India in advanced stage of talks with US for procuring MQ-9B drones
New Delhi: India is in an “advanced stage” of negotiations with the US to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator armed drones for over USD 3 billion to crank up its surveillance apparatus along…
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Slavery ‘America’s original sin’, says Biden
Washington: Slavery is “America’s original sin,” U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement. “More than 400 years ago, twenty enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the shores of what would become the…
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Early metformin use may cut COVID-19 death risk by half: Study
Washington: The widely available diabetes drug metformin may reduce the risk of emergency room visits, hospitalisation, and death from COVID-19 by more than half if taken within four days of the start of…
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Iran says entry into new stage in nuke talks hinges on US response
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister has said that the Vienna nuclear talks could enter a new stage if Iran’s economic interests are protected and its red lines respected in the potential US response to…
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Ticketing agent held for sending people to US on forged documents
New Delhi: A 42-year-old ticketing agent was arrested for allegedly forging documents and sending people to the USA illegally, police said on Thursday. The accused was identified as Vishal Bamrate, a resident…
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Angelina Jolie draws attention to atrocities on Afghan women after Taliban takeover
Los Angeles: Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who is known for her humanitarian work, wants the world to take cognizance of what’s happening with women in the theocratic state under Taliban ruled Afghanistan.…
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US, Pakistan officials discuss options for Gen Bajwa’s visit to America: Report
Islamabad: The US and Pakistani officials are considering various options for Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s visit to Washington in late August or early September, according to a media report…
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Russia warns of direct military clash with US
Washington: Washington’s behaviour on the world stage risks direct conflict between the nuclear states, the Russian embassy in the US has warned, media reports said. “Today, the United States continues to act…
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US Justice Dept opposes request to unseal Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
Washington :The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a court filing that it opposes any attempts to unseal the affidavit laying out the probable cause for the search of former President…
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Iconic World Trade Center in New York displays animated Tricolour
New York: The iconic World Trade Centre in New York displayed the Indian Tricolor on the eve of August 15 to commemorate the world’s largest democracy, India celebrating 75 years of Independence.The…
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Biden calls India, US ‘indispensable partners’
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday called India and the US “indispensable partners” on the eve of the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. “The United States joins the people of India to…
