World
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Grants for Harvard University: Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts
Boston: A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the reversal of the Trump administration’s cuts to more than $2.6 billion in funding for research grants for Harvard University. US District Judge…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Macron to lead two-state solution conference in New York
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French president Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Tuesday evening, September 2, to discuss the ongoing Gaza crisis, regional developments, and joint diplomatic efforts.…
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Utrecht University becomes 1st in the West to boycott Israel over Gaza war
The Netherlands’ Utrecht University has made history by becoming the first academic institution in the Western world to implement a full academic boycott of Israel. The landmark decision, announced by Rector Wilco…
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Court rules Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members
Washington: A federal appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot use an 18th century wartime law to speed the deportations of people his administration accuses of membership in a…
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New Zealand: Muslim candidates make history in 2025 local elections
As New Zealand heads into the 2025 local government elections, a quiet revolution is underway. For the first time in the country’s history, a record number of Muslim candidates are standing for…
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India-US ties ‘one-sided’, reiterates Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump reiterated his complaints against India’s trade practices, calling the India-US relationship “one-sided for many years” and pointing to high tariffs as a barrier to American exports. “We…
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India delivers 21 tonnes of relief materials to quake-hit Afghanistan
New Delhi: India on Tuesday delivered 21 tonnes of relief materials to Afghanistan as part of its assistance to earthquake-hit people of that country. Over 1,400 people were killed and more than…
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Pakistan respects Russia’s relations with India, Sharif tells Putin
Beijing: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that his country respects Russia’s relations with India, as he called for strengthening Islamabad’s ties with Moscow during his talks with Russian President…
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Singapore PM Wong arrives on 3-day India visit; focus on boosting economic ties
New Delhi: Five agreements providing for boosting ties in sectors such as shipping, civil aviation and space will be inked between India and Singapore during Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s three-day trip…
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Ex-NSA Sullivan says Trump sidelined US-India ties for Pakistan business
New York: President Donald Trump has “thrown the relationship with India over the side” because of Pakistan’s willingness to engage in business deals with his family, US’ former National Security Advisor Jake…
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Trump will announce Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama: Source
Washington: President Donald Trump’s administration will announce Tuesday that US Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado, according to…
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Belgium to recognise Palestine at UNGA, sanction Israel
Belgium is set to recognise the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting later in September. Its minister for foreign affairs, Maxime Prevot, announced on Tuesday. The 80th…
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Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll rises to 900
Jalalabad: Rescue teams continued to scour Afghanistan’s mountainous east for survivors on Tuesday as the death toll from a strong earthquake rose to 900 with 3,000 people injured, an official said. “The…
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India-China relations moving towards normalcy: Goyal
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India-China relations are gradually moving towards normalcy, noting that as border issues get resolved, easing of tensions is a natural consequence.…
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Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court, prolonging the chaos on trade
Brisbane: Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were illegal. In a 7-4 majority,…
