World
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15th OIC summit kicks off in Gambia: War on Gaza top agenda
The 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday, May 4, kicked off in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The summit, featuring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)countries, will last two days,…
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British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta denied entry into France
Renowned British doctor of Palestinian origin, Ghassan Abu Sitta, has said he was denied entry into France on Saturday, May 4, where he was scheduled to speak at the senate. “I am…
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UNGA Prez invokes Gandhi to call for protection of journalists
United Nations: Invoking global peace icon Mahatma Gandhi’s message on freedom of the press, UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis called on member states to reaffirm their commitment to protecting journalists and…
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Won’t comment on Prez Biden’s remarks on xenophobia: UN official
United Nations: A UN spokesperson has declined to comment on US President Joe Biden calling India, China, Russia, and Japan ‘xenophobic,’ but stressed that all member states should continue to uphold the…
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‘India attempts to influence Canadian politics…’: Official probe
Ottawa: Indian officials, including Canada-based proxies, engage in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians to “align” Ottawa’s position with New Delhi’s interests on key issues, particularly…
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Canadian police arrest 3 Indian nationals in killing of Nijjar
Ottawa: Canadian police have arrested three Indian nationals believed by investigators to be members of an alleged hit squad tasked by the government of India with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep…
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6.0-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila: A 6.0 magnitude offshore earthquake rocked Leyte province in the central Philippines on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 6:16…
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China launches Chang’e-6 lunar probe to Moon’s far side on Friday
Beijing: China launches its Chang’e-6 lunar probe to the Moon’s mysterious far side to Earth — the first endeavour of its kind in the history of human lunar exploration, the China National…
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UK PM Rishi Sunak under pressure amid dire local election results for his party
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership is under severe pressure on Friday as the results of local elections and a crucial by-election poured in overnight, delivering what is being characterised as…
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India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record
United Nations: In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad’s envoy in the…
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Iran imposes sanctions on US, UK over Israel support
Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed sanctions on United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) individuals and entities for supporting and financing Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip.…