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Pakistan’s total public debt crosses USD 286 billion mark in FY 2025
Islamabad: Pakistan’s total public debt reached USD 286.832 billion (PKR 80.6 trillion ) as of June 2025, which is almost 13 per cent higher than the previous year, according to the official…
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UK judge sentences 5 men for roles in Russia-linked arson attack in London
London: A British judge on Friday sentenced five men for their roles in an arson attack in London that authorities say was masterminded by Russian intelligence as part of a wider campaign…
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Indian -American govt employee held for having 2nd full-time job
New York: The US authorities have arrested an Indian-American government employee on charges of “grand larceny” for allegedly working a “second, full-time job” during the hours he was being paid to perform…
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Putin deplores US sanctions as ‘unfriendly’
Brussels: The European Union heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to US President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry. Russian President Vladimir Putin called…
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White House reaffirms ‘America First’ stance amid H-1B visa overhaul
Washington: The White House has reiterated that President Donald Trump’s priority in reforming the H‑1B visa programme is to put “American workers first” and vowed to fight lawsuits filed against the administration’s…
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3 Indian firms among 45 entities sanctioned by EU for links with Russia
New Delhi: Three India-based companies were among 45 entities sanctioned by the European Union on Thursday for their alleged links with the Russian military. The EU slapped the punitive actions against the…
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US President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
United States President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder and chief executive officer, Changpeng Zhao, who is accused of money laundering while he was the head of cryptocurrency exchange, The White House announced on…
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Indians’ Diwali celebration abroad draws criticism
While the Indian diaspora celebrates Diwali with full vigour across the globe, the festivities were not without controversy. From visuals coming in from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom showing…
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Australia seal ODI series vs tactically errant India despite Rohit’s 73
Adelaide: Rohit Sharma’s defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets here on Thursday, a setback that will…
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Drunk Indian-origin truck driver crashes killing three in US
New York: A 21-year-old Indian-origin truck driver has been accused of causing a semi-truck crash while allegedly driving intoxicated, killing three people in the US state of California earlier this week, according…
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Top 8 countries where the Indian Rupee (INR) rules strong 2025
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to plan your next international trip, this is it. While popular destinations like Europe and the US may burn a hole in your pocket, there…
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Rubio to follow Vance’s Israel visit, aims to sustain momentum on Gaza ceasefire
Jerusalem: As US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel comes to a close, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would be travelling to the country to keep the momentum…
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EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia
Brussels: The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU…
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UN chief hopes Israel acts on ICJ advisory opinion
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that Israel will abide by the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Israel’s responsibilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, a…
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Iran refuses to resume nuclear talks until US drops ‘excessive demands’
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran will not return to the negotiating table unless the US abandons “excessive demands” and “unreasonable” requests. He made the remarks on…
