World
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Bilawal Bhutto warns of ‘direct action’ against cross-border terrorism
New York: Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned of “direct action” against cross-border terrorism by the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan…
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Indian-American arrested for tossing newborn in Florida creek
New York: An Indian-American woman has been charged with first-degree murder for tossing her newborn baby into a Florida inlet…
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France, Morocco resume normal consular activity after visa dispute
Rabat: France has restored “normal consular activity” with Morocco following a year-long visa dispute, French Minister of Europe and Foreign…
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Biden signs short-term funding bill
Washington: US President Joe Biden signed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The continuing resolution provided appropriations…
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Search underway for medical transport plane that crashed off Hawaii coast
Los Angeles: A search is underway for a medical transport plane that crashed into the sea near Hawaii with three…
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Indian war veterans join Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka
Dhaka: Indian war veterans, participating in Victory Day celebrations, paid tribute to the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who…
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Trump’s standing with voters hits seven year low, Biden’s performance rating rises
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump, plagued by losses in November midterms and hounded by court cases, has his standing…
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Russia begins mass air attacks to destroy Ukraine’s power grid
Kyiv: The second mass air attack in days has been launched by Russia across Ukraine, with a barrage of rockets…
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UK cops probe deaths of Indian-origin nurse, 2 children
London: The police in UK launched a murder investigation after an Indian-origin nurse and her two children died at their home…
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Seven killed, 52 injured during mass protests in Peru’s Ayacucho
Ayacucho: Seven people were killed and 52 sustained injuries in clashes between protesters and police in the southern Peruvian city…
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Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 602
Jakarta: The number of people killed by last month’s earthquake in the Indonesian province of West Java has been confirmed…
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Bangladesh’s 1st-ever metro to operate from Dec 28
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s first-ever metro will begin commercial operations from December 28, an official announced here. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally…
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10 killed in France apartment fire
Paris: A fire broke on Friday in an apartment building in the French city of Lyon, killing at least 10 people,…
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Ukraine calls for EU assistance in purchasing gas, electricity
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the European Union (EU) to assist Kiev in purchasing gas and electricity needed to…
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Indian-origin man gets jail for attacking Singapore official
Singapore: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 11 years and nine months’ in prison in Singapore with nine strokes…
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EU grants candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo: The member states of the European Union (EU) have unanimously adopted a recommendation by the European Commission to grant…
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US government sues Arizona state over makeshift border wall
Washington: The US federal government is taking Arizona and its top officials to court, demanding the state remove a makeshift…
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Biden says Covid-19 cases rising across US
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that Covid-19 cases “are rising” across the country. The remarks, which Biden posted…
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US Congress passes massive military spending bill
Washington: The US Congress has passed the annual defence authorisation bill worth nearly $858 billion. Late Thursday night, the Senate…
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Valiant Mumbai nurse tells UNSC of lasting toll of 26/11 night of hospital terror
United Nations: A Mumbai nurse who came face to face with the 26/11 terrorists at a hospital and protected 20…
