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UK urges ‘de-escalation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran
London: The British government is stressing the need for “de-escalation and moderation” amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran. Cabinet minister Mel Stride said the UK recognizes Israel’s right…
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UAE floods: Indian embassy advises rescheduling of non-essential travel
Abu Dhabi: The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the…
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Elon Musk calls for peace in cryptic post amid Iran-Israel war
New Delhi: April Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel,…
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US expresses concern about planned Israeli assault on Rafah
Washington: US officials have met Israeli leaders to discuss the situation in the embattled city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has confirmed. Israeli…
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Indian American OPM Director at White House to step down in May
Washington: Indian-American attorney and activist Kiran Ahuja has announced that she will step down as the Director of the Office of Personnel Management next month. “Serving in the Biden-Harris administration, and in…
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Imran denies Saudi involvement in his ouster as Pak PM, says SIC chief
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Saudi Arabia had no role in the regime change operation that led to his ouster in 2022, according to the…
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Pakistan President Zardari rakes up Kashmir issue in Parliament
Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday urged political leaders to shun the politics of polarisation to address the challenges faced by the cash-strapped country, amidst sloganeering by lawmakers from jailed…
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Indian national pleads guilty to participating in USD 17 million bank fraud in US
Washington: A 52-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to defraud a US bank in connection with a USD 17 million secured line of credit, US Attorney Philip…
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Indonesia issues tsunami warning after more eruption from Mount Ruang
Jakarta: Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami warning and raised the alert for Mount Ruang to the highest level after the volcano near Sulawesi Island had multiple large eruptions over the past…
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Zelensky calls for more air defence support as 17 die in Russian attack on Chernihiv
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for more air defence support from Western partners after a Russian missile attack killed at least 17 people in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv…
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India-US jet engine deal is revolutionary, says defence secretary
Washington: The India-US deal to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force is revolutionary, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers on Wednesday. The landmark deal was announced last…