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After thaw in ties, India extends USD 400 mn assistance to Maldives
New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap pact and agreed to extend development cooperation to build ports, road networks, schools and housing…
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More than 30 Imran Khan supporters arrested in Lahore
Lahore: Over 30 supporters of jailed former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including lawyers, were arrested after they managed to reach historic Minar-e-Pakistan premises late Saturday night demanding the release…
- World
Iran establishes deterrence to counter Israeli attack on nuclear facilities
Tehran: Iran’s atomic chief said on Wednesday, October 2 that his country’s armed forces have established necessary deterrence after Israel threatened to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. President of the atomic energy organisation…
- India
Closely monitoring situation: India on rising tension in West Asia
New Delhi: Amid spike in tensions in West Asia following hostilities between Iran and Israel, India on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the escalation in the security situation in the region.…
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India-Sri Lanka: Shared heritage and complex challenges
India-Sri Lanka relations date back to centuries. The bi-lateral relationships between the two nations are multifaceted. Language, religion, shared cultural heritage, and traditions play an important role in stitching the bond between…
- 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,…
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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…
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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…
