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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs ‘not holding hands’ moment steals show at AI summit
New Delhi: OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei didn’t hold hands for a group photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday, February 19, and…
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Prince Charles’ brother Andrew arrested over Epstein Files row
London: The UK police on Thursday, February 19, arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office following damaging allegations over his association with…
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West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs to enter Super 8s as group toppers
Kolkata: Shai Hope’s second consecutive fifty and a disciplined performance by bowlers powered West Indies to a comfortable 42-run victory over Italy, signing off their Group C campaign in the T20 World…
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Largest mosque in Australia receives threat on Ramzan eve
The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, the largest in Australia, reportedly received a threat letter on Wednesday, February 18, on the eve of the holy month of Ramzan. According to a report by…
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Surge in drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan kills civilians, disrupts aid
Cairo: A surge in drone strikes in the Sudanese region of Kordofan has taken a growing toll on civilians and hampered aid operations, analysts and humanitarian workers said Wednesday, as the war…
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UN calls for durable Gaza ceasefire ahead of Trump peace board
United Nations: Members of the United Nations Security Council called Wednesday for the Gaza ceasefire deal to become permanent and blasted Israeli efforts to expand control in the West Bank as a…
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Ramzan 2026: Fasting hours across the world show wide variation
The fasting hours during Ramzan 2026 differ significantly based on geographical location. Some regions will experience fasting periods of nearly 15 hours, while others will fast for as little as under 12…
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US military buildup in Middle East raises fears of possible Iran strike: Report
Washington: The rapid buildup of US forces in the Middle East has progressed to the point that President Donald Trump has the option to launch military action against Iran as soon as…
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Rubio to brief Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on US-Iran talks
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the US-Iran nuclear talks, two Trump administration officials said. Rubio…
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Trump to unveil USD 5 billion Gaza push at Board of Peace meet
Washington: US President Donald Trump will convene the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, during which member states will announce over $5 billion in investment for Gaza reconstruction and related security measures. Pakistan’s…
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T20 World Cup 2026: India end league stage with 17-run win over Netherlands
Ahmedabad: Shivam Dube played a momentum-changing knock before Varun Chakravarthy produced another incisive spell to set up India’s convincing 17-run victory over the Netherlands in their final league fixture of the T20…
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Modi, Sanchez stress AI partnership for inclusive progress
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday hailed artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force and underlined the need for closer India-Spain cooperation to leverage its…
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BNP-Led regime vows action over targeting of minorities in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s new BNP-led government on Wednesday, February 18, warned that “mob culture” will not be tolerated, amid a rise in mob violence, extrajudicial killings and attacks on minority communities. Mirza Fakhrul…
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French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding their official engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They…
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Ramzan: Know which dates are harvested in occupied Israeli settlements
Dates are a staple in Ramzan and are especially consumed to end the day-long fast in the holy month. However, the delicious nuggets of sweetness have been embroiled in politics, with Israel…
