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China turns to India after Trump unleashes fresh tariffs, urges to ‘stand together'
World | Apr 09, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTIn the wake of sweeping tariffs from US President Donald Trump, China has urged India to 'stand together' to counter USA's 'unilateralism and protectionism'.
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'We will keep it secure, available for all': Hegseth flags 'Chinese influence' over Panama Canal
World | Apr 09, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTUS Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the Panama Canal faces threats from Beijing as he asserted that the US will not allow China or any other country to threaten the operation of the waterway.
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US revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders over failure to 'accept return of..'
World | Apr 06, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the decision to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders has been taken as the African nation's government failed to accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner.
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'Proud to support Sri Lanka': PM Modi inaugurates India-assisted railway projects in Anuradhapura
World | Apr 06, 2025, 02:20 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, inaugurated India-assisted railway infrastructure projects in Anuradhapura. PM Modi also visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple and paid respects at the Buddhist shrine.
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'Na na na na, na na na na': White House's deportation video with pop soundtrack stokes controversy
World | Apr 06, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTThe United States continues with its crackdown on illegal immigration in the country. However, the steps taken in this regard have not remained free of controversy, with the latest being a White House video on X showcasing immigrants with pop music in the background.
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Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen after PM Modi's push for 'humane approach' to tackle issue
World | Apr 06, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTForeign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a statement following PM Modi's talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that India and Sri Lanka agreed on the need to intensify the institutional discussions on the issue.
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'Afraid to take Russia's name': Zelenskyy slams US over 'weak' response to Russian strikes
World | Apr 06, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTFollowing Russian strikes on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown, Kryvyi Rih, US Ambassador Bridget Brink in a post on X expressed that the 'war must end'. The post drew criticism as it did not mention Russia's name.
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UK Foreign Secretary calls Israeli detention of two lawmakers 'unacceptable, counterproductive'
World | Apr 06, 2025, 10:53 AM ISTThe two British lawmakers, who were denied entry into Israel, claimed to be part of an official UK delegation. However, the claim was proved to be false, according to an Israeli media report.
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'He's tearing country apart': 'Hands Off' protesters rally against Trump from New York to Alaska
World | Apr 06, 2025, 09:55 AM ISTWhile demonstrators rallied against US President Donald Trump in almost all 50 US states, the White House in its statement said, "The president golfed in Florida on Saturday and planned to do so again on Sunday."
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Catastrophic storms trigger torrential rains, flash floods in central, southern US, leave 16 dead
World | Apr 06, 2025, 08:29 AM ISTThe intense flooding conditions due to severe storms in the US are likely to have a detrimental impact on interstate commerce. Flooding across the corridor, including major cargo hubs in Louisville, Kentucky, and Memphis, may hinder trade and commercial activities.
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'Hang tough': Trump tells Americans as US market plunges following China's retaliatory measures
World | Apr 06, 2025, 07:52 AM ISTThe latest tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump has drawn severe countermeasures from several countries, with China taking the lead with a 34 per cent tariff on imports from the US. In the wake of the escalating trade war, Trump has urged Americans to 'hang tough'.
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Netanyahu to meet Trump amid mounting pressure to bring hostages back, likely to discuss tariff
World | Apr 06, 2025, 07:53 AM ISTIn what would be their second White House sit-down since Trump's return to office, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will meet the US President on Monday. The talks are expected to focus on tariffs and Gaza, among other areas.
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'Sri Lanka won't permit its territory to be used against India': Dissanayake reaffirms stand
World | Apr 05, 2025, 02:35 PM ISTSri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's stand that it will not permit its territory to be used against India. Earlier, India and Sri Lanka inked a major defence pact, set to bolster the New Delhi-Colombo ties.
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PM Modi raises Tamil issue with President Dissanayake, says 'expect Sri Lanka govt to fulfil..'
World | Apr 05, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTPM Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, held bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. While addressing joint press briefing, PM Modi raised issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka, saying that he expects the Sri Lankan government to fulfil their aspirations.
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PM Modi conferred with Sri Lanka's highest honour 'Mitra Vibhushana' for strengthening ties
World | Apr 05, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTAfter being conferred with Sri Lanka's highest civilian award, the Mitra Vibhushana medal, PM Modi dedicated the honour to 140 crore Indians as he thanked Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the gesture.
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Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says 'every promise ends with missiles, drones'
World | Apr 05, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted following Russian strikes that killed 16 in Ukraine. In a video message posted on X, Zelenskyy accused Putin delaying the ceasefire. He added that every Russian promise made towards peace is ending with missile and drone strikes.
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Greenlanders 'don’t want to be a part of you anymore': Marco Rubio tells Denmark
World | Apr 05, 2025, 11:29 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted his desire to purchase Greenland from Denmark for 'strategic purposes'. Denmark has vociferously opposed Trump's proposal, saying the territory is 'not for sale'.
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PM Modi holds delegation level talks with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake, MoUs exchanged
World | Apr 05, 2025, 01:05 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, was earlier accorded a ceremonial welcome after he was received by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Independence Square.
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Fire erupts inside California's Disneyland Resort parking garage, black smoke engulfs sky: Video
World | Apr 05, 2025, 08:13 AM ISTSome operations of the Disneyland Resort in California were temporarily closed after fire erupted inside Disneyland Resort parking garage. The incident damaged almost a dozen cars, while no injuries are reported so far.
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US moves 6 B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean amid tensions with Iran, Houthis: Report
World | Apr 05, 2025, 07:42 AM ISTThe United States has deployed six stealth B-2 bombers at Diego Garcia, which is a joint US-British base located 3,900 kilometres from Iran’s southern coast. The deployment comes amid rising tensions with Iran and Houthis.