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EU, NATO, Ukraine to ramp up arms production, procurement
Brussels: Ukraine, the EU and the NATO will jointly launch a mechanism to coordinate arms supplies to Ukraine, officials said here after the first meeting of the three sides’ high-level representatives. NATO…
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Putin’s craven lust for land & power will fail: Biden
Warsaw: In a fiery address from Warsaw’s Royal Castle, US President Joe Biden assured to continue supporting Ukraine as it enters a second year of the ongoing war and said Russian President…
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Iraqi president calls for expanding cooperation with Lebanon
Baghdad: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation between Iraq and Lebanon in various fields. Rashid made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Lebanese caretaker Labour…
- Middle East
Israeli shekel’s value declines to lowest record against USD in 3 yrs
Jerusalem: The value of Israel’s currency shekel has fell to its lowest record against the US dollar in nearly three years, according to exchange rates issued by Israel’s central bank. The shekel’s…
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Death toll rises to 44 from landslides on Brazilian coast
Sao Paulo: The death toll rose to 44 from landslides and floods over the weekend on the coast of Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, while nearly 40 people remain missing, the regional government…
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Indians face challenges in finding jobs after studying abroad
New Delhi: Despite the potential advantages of studying abroad, many Indian students face difficulties finding employment after returning home, according to a study by a Canada-based education firm. Among several challenges faced…
- Pakistan
Pakistani girl who was arrested for illegally staying in India returns home, says family
Karachi: A minor Pakistani girl who went missing from her home in Hyderabad city in the southern Sindh province last September and was arrested from Bengaluru in January has returned back, her…
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Sri Lanka’s only solution to economic crisis is turning to IMF, says Wickremesinghe
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday emphasised that seeking the IMF bailout package was the only option available to the debt-ridden country to overcome the ongoing economic crisis. “When a…
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Russia developing North-South Corridor for business with India, Iran, and Pakistan: Putin
Moscow: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia is developing the ambitious North-South Transport Corridor, which will open up new routes for business cooperation with India, Iran and Pakistan, as well as…
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Singapore residents can now transfer money to India through UPI
Singapore residents can now transfer money to India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) starting today. This move is expected to ease the money transfer process for Singaporean residents who have family…
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This wearable device alerts when your voice needs a break
New York: A team of US researchers has developed the first smart wearable device to continuously track how much people use their voices, alerting them to overuse before vocal fatigue and potential…
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Russia suspends participation in last arms control treaty with US
Moscow: In a major move, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that his country was suspending its participation in the New Start treaty – the sole remaining strategic weapons reduction treaty…
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2 dead, 3 injured after train hits vehicle in Los Angeles
Los Angeles: Two people were killed and three others injured on Monday after a train struck a vehicle in Los Angeles, authorities said. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Metro…
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1 dead, 13 injured in explosion at US metal manufacturing plant
Washington: One person died and 13 others were injured after an explosion rocked a metal manufacturing plantin the US state of Ohio. Fire officials previously said 13 people had been taken to…
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New Zealand appoints ministers in charge of cyclone response
Wellington: A Cabinet committee and regional ministerial leads were appointed on Tuesday to help coordinate New Zealand’s response and recovery from cyclone Gabrielle which lashed the North Island over the past week.…
