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Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude strikes Papua New Guinea: US Geological Survey
World | Apr 05, 2025, 06:40 AM ISTThe shallow quake hit Papua New Guinea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles). It was centered offshore, 194 km (120 miles) east of the town of Kimbe, on the island of New Britain.
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PM Modi embarks on Sri Lanka visit: Defence pact to connectivity, check top agenda
World | Apr 04, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTAfter concluding his Thailand visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Sri Lanka on Friday. PM Modi earlier attended the BIMSTEC Summit grouping in Bangkok, where he held bilateral discussion with BIMSTEC partner nations.
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Bangladesh's Yunus presents PM Modi throwback photo in Thailand: Here's what it depicts
World | Apr 04, 2025, 06:05 PM ISTPM Modi met Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. Their meeting was the first after former PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power in Bangladesh.
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China retaliates against Trump's trade war, imposes 34 per cent tariff on US imports from April 10
World | Apr 04, 2025, 05:05 PM ISTAfter assuming the presidency in the United States, Trump has already levied two tranches of 10% additional duties on all Chinese imports. The latest tariff of 34 per cent means that Chinese goods arriving in the US would be effectively subject to 54% tariffs.
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PM Modi talks tough with Yunus over northeast remarks: 'Any rhetoric that vitiates…'
World | Apr 04, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTPM Modi met Bangladesh Interim Government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC meeting in Thailand. PM Modi underlined in his meeting that any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided, which is seen as India's response to Yunus' remarks on northeast states.
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PM Modi raises concern over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh in meeting with Yunus
World | Apr 04, 2025, 03:25 PM ISTForeign Secretary Vikram Misri in a press briefing on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over the safety and security of minorities, including Hindus in Bangladesh in meeting with Muhammad Yunus.
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Russian state media falls for April Fool's joke about UK's new aircraft carrier: Report
World | Apr 04, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTThe UK Defence Journal, in its satirical piece about the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier 'HMS Prince Andrew', made unrealistic claims on April Fool's Day. Russian state media, Russia Today, reported on it, claiming it to be a real report regarding the UK's plan to expand its navy.
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Toilet seats to Levi's jeans: UK preparing products list to retaliate against Trump's trade war
World | Apr 04, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTWhile UK PM Keir Starmer has expressed hope to secure a trade deal with the US, he asserted in a meeting at Downing Street that the UK has a “range of levers at its disposal”. Currently, the UK is preparing a list of 8,000 US products that it is likely to sanction.
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PM Modi meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
World | Apr 04, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTEarlier, PM Modi and Yunus were seated together at the dinner hosted by Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for leaders of the BIMSTEC grouping.
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PM Modi participates in BIMSTEC summit in Thailand, says 'may our efforts bring positive difference'
World | Apr 04, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTPM Modi, who is on a visit to Thailand, participated in the 6th edition of the BIMSTEC summit on Friday. The Prime Minister is slated to embark on his Sri Lanka visit after concluding the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand.
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Trump reveals $5M 'Gold Card': Here's how it looks like, who can buy it and what this US visa offers
World | Apr 04, 2025, 10:59 AM ISTTrump earlier emphasised that the fund generated by selling 'Gold Card' visas can be used to pay off the country's debt. He said, "No other country can do this because people don't want to go to other countries. They want to come here."
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Trump imposes 10 per cent tariffs on Antarctic Islands where no one lives, except birds, penguins
World | Apr 03, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTThe Heard and McDonald Islands are largely inhabited areas, which take almost 10 days to reach from Fremantle in Western Australia. The island, slapped with a 10 per cent tariff, is home to birds and penguins.
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Myanmar heaps praise on India's humanitarian assistance after earthquake, Mandalay CM hails effort
World | Apr 03, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTIn the wake of the devastating earthquake of 7.7 magnitude in Myanmar, India launched Operation Brahma to help Myanmar. It set up a field hospital, which is catering to locals affected due to the calamity. Indian efforts are being praised by locals, while Mandalay CM also acknowledged Indian help.
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Abandoned briefcase to 110-year-old lemon: MI5's exhibition showcases Britain's espionage history
World | Apr 03, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTThe 110-year-old lemon has garnered significant attention from the MI5 exhibition organised in London. The lemon, which is now black and shrivelled, is known for its role in helping convict Karl Muller, a German spy.
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PM Modi gets vibrant welcome upon Thailand visit: Thai Ramayana performance to Vande Mataram chants
World | Apr 03, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTUpon his arrival in Thailand, PM Modi received a vibrant welcome. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Looking forward to participating in the upcoming official engagements and strengthening the bonds of cooperation between India and Thailand."
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India's new envoy to Israel, who inspired John Abraham's 'The Diplomat', gets unique welcome
World | Apr 03, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTJohn Abraham's 'The Diplomat' is based on JP Singh's character, who finds himself in a tricky position while posted in Pakistan. The movie directed by Shivam Nair features Abraham as Singh, the Indian diplomat, and Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed.
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Video: Australian PM Anthony Albanese loses balance, falls off stage during election campaign
World | Apr 03, 2025, 01:52 PM ISTAustralian PM Anthony Albanese, in a viral video on social media, can be seen losing balance and falling off stage. However, he quickly recovered and gestured that he was fine.
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PM Modi to meet Thailand PM Shinawatra: All you need to know about her political career, net worth
World | Apr 03, 2025, 01:03 PM ISTPM Modi is slated to meet Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is Thailand's youngest PM. Widely known by her nickname "Ung Ing", Shinawatra is the youngest daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. She is the third member of her family to serve as prime minister.
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Trump, who was 'pissed off' at Putin, exempts Russia from latest tariffs: Here's why
World | Apr 03, 2025, 12:10 PM ISTThe US-Russia trade has seen a drastic decline in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. During 2021, the trade stood at USD 35 billion, while it fell to approximately USD 3.5 billion in 2024.
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US bans govt officials posted in China from 'romantic, sexual' relations with Chinese citizens
World | Apr 03, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTThe United States generally provides briefings to its officials before posting them in China on case studies showing how Chinese intelligence services sent attractive women to seduce American diplomats.