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- India
India, EU to begin next round of talks on free trade pact on Monday
New Delhi: Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement from Monday here, an official said. The…
- World
Sri Lanka to vote for their new President on Saturday
Colombo: Sri Lanka is gearing up for a crucial presidential election on Saturday, marking the island nation’s first major poll since its worst economic meltdown in 2022. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75,…
- World
Jaishankar holds phone conversation with Ukrainian counterpart
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a phone conversation with newly-appointed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and finding a solution to…
- World
Trump safe after failed assassination attempt at his golf course, suspect in custody
Washington: Former US president Donald Trump is safe after he escaped an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in Florida, a second bid on his life in two…
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Videos show Typhoon Yagi’s destruction in Vietnam; 59 feared dead
Fifty-nine people are feared dead in the super typhoon Yahi in Vietnam amid landslides and floods, local media reported. Among the victims were a newborn and a one-year-old boy who were killed…
- Pakistan
Will not compromise, says ex-Pak PM Imran Khan as he completes 400 days in jail
Lahore: Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan on Sunday completed 400 days in prison, pledging that he is ready to spend his whole life in jail but will not compromise on his…
- World
Bangladesh to take steps to extradite deposed PM Hasina from India
Dhaka: Bangladesh will take necessary steps to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led mass movement against her government, the…
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Pope Francis, Indonesian Imam sign declaration against religious conflict
Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar signed a landmark declaration on Thursday, September 5, at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, during one of the final major events of the Pope’s three-day…
- Technology
Uber fined USD 324 million over data transfer breach of European cab drivers
London: The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) on Monday imposed a hefty fine of 290 million euros ($324 million) on ride-hailing platform Uber over data transfer breach of European taxi drivers. The…
- Technology
Apple appoints Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new CFO
Cupertino: Apple has appointed Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will also join the the executive team at the tech giant. Current CFO Luca Maestri will transition…
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‘No politics’: French President Macron on Telegram founder’s arrest
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in Paris was made under “an ongoing judicial investigation” and was not a “political decision”. “The…
- World
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…
- World
Russia and Ukraine exchange 230 prisoners of war
Moscow: Russia and Ukraine on Saturday successfully exchanged 230 prisoners of war following negotiations held with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “As a result of the negotiation process, 115…
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Bangladesh interim govt revokes ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s diplomatic passport
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government has revoked ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s diplomatic passport along with all members of the former Cabinet, over two weeks after she resigned and fled to India following…
