World
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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away
Dhaka: Bangladesh first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who played a major role in restoring democracy after a period of tumultuous military rule and dominated the country’s politics for decades died on…
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Trump demands Hamas disarm within ‘very short’ timeframe
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Hamas had been given a “very short period of time” to disarm, warning that failure to do so would bring severe consequences, as he appeared alongside…
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Netanyahu announces Israel’s highest civilian honour for Trump
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US President Donald Trump would receive Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize, citing his “tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people.” “We…
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Trump says US would ‘knock down’ Iran if nuclear work resumes
Palm Beach: President Donald Trump warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear programme Monday, December 29, as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his home in Florida for wide-ranging talks. The…
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3 held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 cr
Bengaluru: Three passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport have been arrested for allegedly carrying hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore, concealed in their checked-in baggage, officials said on Monday.…
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People from North East are Indians, not Chinese: Gaurav Gogoi
New Delhi: The people of northeastern states are Indians and not Chinese, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said on Monday as he condemned the killing of a Tripura student in Dehradun. The student,…
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Ex-ISI chief Hameed challenges military court conviction: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former spy chief Faiz Hameed challenged his conviction by a military court which had sentenced him to 14 years in jail, media reports said on Monday. Hameed, the former chief…
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Political crisis in Bangladesh snowballing into grave situation
Bangladesh has been passing through a political crisis since the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government last year, with the situation causing regional tensions with India. A series of riots, arson attacks…
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MEA trashes Pakistan’s comments on condition of minorities in India
New Delhi: India on Monday said Pakistan’s “horrific and systemic victimisation” of minorities of various faiths is a well established fact and no amount of “finger pointing” will “obfuscate” it. New Delhi…
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Pakistan authorities foil suicide bomb involving young girl
Karachi: Pakistani authorities on Monday said they averted a major suicide attack in Karachi, rescuing the intended bomber, a young female student before she could be used in the plot. At a…
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China opposes Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Beijing: China on Monday said it firmly opposes Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as an “independent sovereign state” and its agreement to “establish diplomatic relations” with it. Israel on Friday became the…
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Can Zohran Mamdani turn bold promises into reality as NYC Mayor?
New York: Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it? Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking…
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Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war
New York: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was “90 per cent” ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were “getting a lot closer, maybe…
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North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles
Seoul: North Korea said on Monday it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its…
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China starts major military drills in middle of Taiwan Strait amid Japan row
Beijing: The Chinese military on Monday started new major drills in the “middle areas” of the Taiwan Strait amid rising diplomatic tensions with Japan over Taiwan that Beijing claims as its territory.…
