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  Bangladesh Court acquits key accused in 2004 10-truck arms haul case meant to destabilise Assam

  World | Dec 18, 2024, 03:29 PM

  The two-member High Court bench reduced the death sentence of ULFA leader Paresh Barua, who was convicted in absentia and is now believed to be residing in China.

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  Pakistan issues 84 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj temples

  World | Dec 18, 2024, 03:03 PM

  Expressing his views on the occasion, Charge d' Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, wished the pilgrims a spiritually rewarding yatra and a fulfilling journey.

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  Russia detains suspect who planted bomb and live-streamed killing of nuclear protection forces chief

  World | Dec 18, 2024, 01:59 PM

  The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, didn't name the suspect but said he was born in 1995.

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  Good news for Indians: US relaxes rules to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas | KEY POINTS

  World | Dec 18, 2024, 12:49 PM

  The revised H1-B visa rule aims to help US employers recruit the highly skilled workers essential for growth and innovation while strengthening the program's integrity.

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  Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by massive quake

  World | Dec 18, 2024, 12:04 PM

  Vanuatu's capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds, with the figure expected to rise.

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  Indian beauty shines abroad: Chennai-born Caitlin Neil crowned Miss India USA 2024 | All about her

  World | Dec 18, 2024, 10:58 AM

  Caitlin, 19, a second-year student at the University of California, Davis, shares her aspirations: "I want to make a meaningful and lasting impact on my community by promoting women's empowerment and advancing literacy."

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  Will Trudeau survive mounting pressure to resign following Finance Minister’s ouster? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | Dec 17, 2024, 06:38 PM

  Trudeau has said he plans on leading the Liberal Party into the next election, but many party members have said they don't want him to run for a fourth term, and Freeland's departure was a huge blow.

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  Year in Review: Top Photos from the Middle East in 2024

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 05:05 PM

  An Israeli strike in Gaza killed at least eight people from the same family, most of them women and children, Palestinian medics said on Tuesday. The strike late Monday hit a house in Gaza City’s central neighborhood of Daraj, according to the Health Ministry’s ambulance and emergency service.

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  Pope's explosive claim on birthday: 'Suicide bombers planned to attack me during visit to Iraq but'

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 04:44 PM

  Excerpts from his upcoming autobiography reveal that suicide bombers had plotted to attack him during his 2021 visit to Iraq but were eliminated before carrying out the strike.

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  China expresses hopes to stabilise ties with India at 'early date' ahead of Doval-Yi border talks

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 04:17 PM

  A spokesperson for Beijing’s foreign ministry said China was willing to "work with India to implement the important consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders".

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  Did Ukraine's Security Service orchestrate killing of Russia's nuclear defence Chief Igor Kirillov?

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 04:47 PM

  Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s radiation, chemical, and biological protection forces, was killed in an explosion in Moscow early Tuesday morning.

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  Wisconsin Christian School Shooting: Key details and why gun violence is rising in US | LATEST

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 01:53 PM

  Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital. The official declined to offer additional details about the shooter, partly out of respect for the family.

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  'India was just an ally, nothing more': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 12:54 PM

  Bangladeshi politicians, including members of the Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker government, criticised PM Modi for not mentioning "Bangladesh" in his social media post commemorating Vijay Diwas.

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  Trump trolls Trudeau again: 'Canada Finance Minister resigned, or was fired by 'Governor' Justin'

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 12:06 PM

  "The Great State of Canada is in shock as the Finance Minister either resigned or was fired by Governor Justin Trudeau," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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  Russia's chemical and biological defence force chief killed in 'remotely operated' explosion

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 04:48 PM

  Several videos and photos purporting to show the scene of the incident depict the bodies of two men lying on the sidewalk, covered in debris. The device that killed Lt Gen Kirillov was remotely operated, according to media reports.

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  Wisconsin school shooting: 15-year-old female student Natalie Rupnow identified as shooter

  World | Dec 17, 2024, 10:49 AM

  Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital. The official declined to offer additional details about the shooter, partly out of respect for the family.

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  Putin's game-changing move, orders mass production of most lethal Oreshnik hypersonic missile

  World | Dec 16, 2024, 07:04 PM

  "It was successfully used in November in response to the strikes on our country’s territory-- a ballistic missile with a non-nuclear hypersonic payload was used," the Russian leader said.

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  Syria: Personal candid photos of Assad leak from his Damascus palace | Viral PICS Inside

  World | Dec 16, 2024, 06:00 PM

  The circulation of these photos mirrors the chaotic aftermath of Assad's ouster last week, as ordinary Syrians roamed the presidential palace, witnessing the hasty remnants of his abrupt departure.

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  India announces to supply LNG to Sri Lanka, link power grids during Dissanayake's New Delhi visit

  World | Dec 16, 2024, 04:59 PM

  In his joint statement with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Modi said that both nations believe that the Colombo Security Conclave is an important platform for regional peace, security and development.

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  Fishermen issue become 'plague' for both countries, want to find solution: Sri Lankan President

  World | Dec 16, 2024, 04:38 PM

  "There are bottom trawling systems being adopted by the fishermen in that area and that needs to be put an end to because that will spell doom to this industry," said the Sri Lankan President.