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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over border tensions, cites 'unequal agreements' during Hasina govt
World | Jan 23, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTBangladesh’s foreign ministry on Sunday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions. Verma, who was seen entering the ministry around 3:00 pm, met with foreign secretary Jashim Uddin.
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Pakistan reportedly abducted nuclear engineers to cover up uranium smuggling to Iran: Activist
World | Jan 12, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTA Pakistani human rights activist has claimed that the Pakistan military has reportedly abducted 16 nuclear engineers to cover up smuggling of uranium to Iran. He raises serious questions over the safety of nuclear assets in Pakistan.
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Czech Republic: Fire in restaurant kills 6 people, leaves six others injured | Video
World | Jan 12, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTA fire broke out in northern Czech Republic's U Kojota restaurant, killing six people and injuring six others. The injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. More than 60 firefighters were engaged in bringing the fire under control.
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North Korean soldiers fight in Russian uniforms with fake IDs: Ukraine's military
World | Jan 12, 2025, 03:18 PM ISTThe Ukrainian soldiers have shared their experience of fighting with the North Korean troops saying they are highly methodical and disciplined. They even claim that the North Korean soldiers are more professional than the Russian troops.
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Fire away, no pun intended: Biden tells Kamala Harris at California wildfire meeting | Video
World | Jan 12, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTIn a meeting to discuss the California wildfires, US President Joe Biden made a pun at Vice President Kamala Harris as he said, "Madam Vice President, I know you’re directly affected, so you fire away." He again used the phrase 'fire away' while addressing US Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.
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Jeju Air crash | Black boxes failed to record final 4 minutes, pilots warned of bird hit: Officials
World | Jan 12, 2025, 01:05 PM ISTThe South Korean officials have announced that the black boxes of the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air stopped recording about four minutes before the accident. The plane crashed in South Korea's Muan on December 29, killing 179 people of the total 181 on board.
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Los Angeles wildfires update: Death count reaches 16, set to become costliest natural disaster in US
World | Jan 12, 2025, 12:15 PM ISTThe Los Angeles wildfires have been estimated to be one of the costliest natural disasters to have occurred in the history of the United States. According to an estimate by AccuWeather, the damage and economic losses so far may range between USD 135 billion and USD 150 billion.
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From one old guy to another...: Former Canada PM's blunt advice to Trump on his push for 51st state
World | Jan 12, 2025, 12:26 PM ISTFormer Canadian PM Jean Chretien, who served as PM from 1993 to 2003, has joined officials critical of Trump's push to make Canada the 51st state of the US. In an article, Chretien wrote, "To Donald Trump, from one old guy to another, give your head a shake!"
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EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20: MEA
World | Jan 12, 2025, 11:30 AM ISTEAM S Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, the MEA said on Sunday. During his visit to Washington, he will also hold meeting with representatives of the incoming administration.
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Putin is in tough shape: Biden slaps last-minute sanctions on Russian companies, Rosatom reacts
World | Jan 11, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTThe outgoing Biden administration has slapped last-minute sanctions on Russia, which is claimed to target its energy sector. The US sanctions are targeted against several companies and entities that were allegedly helping Russia in its export of energy.
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Temperature rising: 2024 becomes Earth's hottest year, surpasses 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
World | Jan 11, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTThe year 2024 has been adjudged the warmest in the history of Earth as it becomes the first calendar year to exceed 1.5 C above its pre-industrial levels. This comes in the backdrop of wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, California.
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European leaders tread with caution despite Trump's expansionist rhetoric: Here's why | Explained
World | Jan 11, 2025, 05:35 PM ISTEuropean leaders, who are well-versed in expecting the unexpected from the US President-elect Donald Trump, have remained guarded in their response over Trump's expansionist rhetoric. However, analysts are of the view that rhetoric too can damage the Europe-US ties this time.
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Outgoing President Biden to deliver farewell address on January 15 from Oval Office
World | Jan 11, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTOutgoing US President will deliver his farewell address on Wednesday, January 15 from the Oval Office as Donald Trump is slated to take office on January 20. It will likely be last significant opportunity for Biden address the American people and the world.
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Bangladesh decides to skip 'Undivided India' event to mark 150-year of IMD | Know why here
World | Jan 11, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTAfter India extended invitation to Bangladesh to attend 150th-anniversary celebrations of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dhaka has decided to respond with a denial to participate in the event citing 'restrictions on non-essential foreign travel at government expense'.
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Southern California's extremely dry profile fuels new blazes as Los Angeles wildfires claim 11 lives
World | Jan 11, 2025, 03:03 PM ISTWith devastating wildfires in Los Angeles continue to wreak havoc, the extremely dry profile of Southern California has only exacerbated the situation. According to the US Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook, drought is likely to develop in the region in the upcoming months.
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China may attack Taiwan in 2025, Washington's interests to be 'highly' impacted: US think tank
World | Jan 11, 2025, 01:46 PM ISTA report by US think tank analyses the possibility of China attacking Taiwan in 2025 as it claims that the conflict is very likely. Considering Chinese aggressive postures in South China sea, the report underscores that the potential conflict will most likely involve China, US and regional allies.
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Maduro begins third-term as Venezuela President; US, UK, EU slap sanctions over 'stealing of vote'
World | Jan 11, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTDespite international uproar, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday for a new term as he took oath of office in Venezuela's legislative palace. The US, along with UK and EU, have slapped sanctions accusing Maduro of undermining democracy.
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Singapore President's visit to India next week marks 60 years of diplomatic relations
World | Jan 11, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTSingapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will embark on his first state visit to India from January 14 to 18. Both the countries are expected to sign key agreements, including focus on non-traditional areas of cooperation, including energy, industrial parks, and skills.
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India has potential to make concrete impacts: Macron confirms PM Modi's participation in AI summit
World | Jan 11, 2025, 12:19 PM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that PM Modi will be participating in the AI summit to be held on February 10-11 in France. The event will focus on 5 key areas, including innovation and culture, global AI governance, public interest in AI, the future of work, and trust in AI.
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Imran Khan's big warning: Pak may witness 10-year dictatorship, terrorism causing irreparable damage
World | Jan 10, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTFormer Pakistan PM Imran Khan has warned that a 10-year dictatorship can be imposed in Pakistan by the current government in Islamabad. He said that Pakistan can not see economic progress unless Shehbaz Sharif's government remains in power.