World
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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.…
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India blasts USCIRF, describes it as biased entity with political agenda
New Delhi: India on Thursday came down hard on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and said it continues to publish its propaganda on the country “masquerading” as part of…
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Russia allows headscarves in pasport photos
Moscow: In a significant development, the Russian government has allowed women the right to wear a headscarf or hijab in their passport photographs, the Russian Interior Ministry said. This law will be…
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Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over genocidal acts in Gaza
Bogota: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared intentions to sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, a move criticised by human rights advocates and experts who…
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10,000 London cabbies sue Uber for millions over taxi-booking rules
London: A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching taxi-booking rules in London, in a move which could cost the ride-hailing giant more…
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Govt’s firm stand on buying Russian oil saves $8 billion in India’s import bill
New Delhi: India’s strategy of continuing to buy cheap oil from Russia despite Western pressures against these purchases has resulted in the saving of around $7.9 billion in the country’s oil import…
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Here’s how to protect yourself from rising job scams online
Melbourne: In the digital era, the job market is increasingly becoming a minefield – demanding and difficult to navigate. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of job vacancies fell…
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Israel denounces Colombia for breaking diplomatic ties
Jerusalem: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has denounced Colombian President Gustavo Petro for deciding to break diplomatic ties with Israel over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Katz accused Petro on Wednesday on…
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Pakistani infiltrator shot dead by BSF in J&K’s Samba
Jammu: A Pakistan infiltrator was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) troopers in the Samba sector of the international border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. BSF sources said…
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US, UK coalition launches fresh airstrike on Yemen’s port city
Sanaa: The US-British coalition in the Red Sea launched a fresh airstrike on Yemen’s Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah, media reported. The strike targeted the port of Ras Issa in the northwestern…
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Singaporeans cannot disavow ethnic roots with China and India: PM Lee
Singapore: Multi-faith, multi-national Singaporeans cannot disavow their diverse ethnic roots with China, India and religious affinities, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday as he appealed for cohesion in his last…
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‘Troubled’: Top UN official on arrests of pro-Palestinian protestors in US
United Nations: The UN’s top human rights official has voiced concern over “heavy-handed steps” taken to disperse and dismantle pro-Palestinian protests across university campuses in the US, just hours before the New…