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Blinken designates Pakistan, China, Saudi as religious freedom violators
New York: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has designated Pakistan, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia as religious freedom violators labelling them as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC). On Friday, Blinken announced…
- India
US echoes India’s views in rejecting China’s opposition to ‘Yudh Abhyas’ exercise
New Delhi: The US on Friday rejected China’s opposition to an India-US joint military exercise near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Uttarakhand, asserting that it is “none of their business”.…
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Former US President Bill Clinton tests Covid positive
Washington: Former US President Bill Clinton announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19, with mild symptoms. In a tweet late Wednesday, the 76-year-old said: “I’ve tested positive for Covid. I’ve had…
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India’s ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu gets one-year extension
New Delhi: The tenure of India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has been extended for a year till January 31, 2024. Earlier, he was due to retire in January 2023.…
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US: Stanford University launches course on Islamophobia in America
Stanford University in the United States has launched a new case on Islamophobia in America. It aims to teach how the phenomenon manifests in the country. The course titled ‘Islamophobia in America’…
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US: Five cops charged after black man paralysed in police van
Washington: Five police officers were charged in the US state of Connecticut after an African-American man became partially paralysed in the back of a police van following his arrest, the media reported.…
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List of top 250 universities worldwide for employability released
Hyderabad: The Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) has released the list of top 250 universities worldwide for employability. Out of them, 55 varsities are located in the United States of…
- Middle East
Iran’s top leader says negotiation won’t solve problems with US
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that the country’s problems with the US will not be solved through negotiation. Making the remarks while addressing members of Iran’s Basij voluntary…
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Old tactics bring life to Iran in dying moments, needed in USA test
Tehran: Iran’s crushing 6-2 defeat in the World Cup opener against England was a wake-up call for Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz, forcing him to avoid resorting to the same shocking tactics against…
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Democrats to face acid test on ongoing probe against Trump
Washington: The Democrats have stemmed a Republican Red Wave and a Tsunami, limited the losses in the house and successfully retained the majority in the Senate but face very stiff challenges before…
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Student killed in shooting at US university campus
Washington: A student was killed and another was injured in a shooting at a university in Albuquerque, the largest city in the US state of New Mexico, said authorities. The incident took…
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to over 11 yrs in prison
San Francisco: Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of US-based blood-testing company Theranos, has been sentenced to 135 months, or over 11 years, in prison. She faced sentencing after being found guilty of defrauding…
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US congressman announces bid to lead Democrats in House
Washington: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries has announced his bid to lead Democrats in the House of Representatives. Jeffries made the announcement on Friday in a letter to fellow Democrats while outlining his…
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US AG names special counsel in probes related to Trump
Washington: US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to oversee investigations related to former President Donald Trump. The announcement on Friday came days after Trump launched his…
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Nancy Pelosi ends historic term as first woman US speaker
Washington: Nancy Pelosi, the first and so far only woman to be Speaker of the US House of Representatives ended her historic term Thursday and announced she will stay on as just…
