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Give California to Canada: Trudeau unveils counter-offer as Trump reiterates 51st state claim
World | Jan 10, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTCanadian PM Justin Trudeau said that he had asked President-elect Donald Trump to give either California or Vermont in exchange of some places. This comes as Trump has been pushing forward his claims to make Canada the 51st state of the US.
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Saudi Arabia deports 232 Pakistanis, including nine beggars; 16 arrested in Karachi: Report
World | Jan 10, 2025, 06:41 PM ISTSaudi Arabia, along with six other countries, have deported a total of 258 Pakistanis, including 7 beggars. Among the deported individuals, 16 were arrested as they arrived in Karachi over charges of several legal violations.
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Are California wildfires intentionally set? Investigators consider array of possibilities
World | Jan 10, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTAs wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, investigators are considering an array of possibilities, which include intentionally setting fire. However, as per latest updates, the authorities have not been able to ascertain the reason of the wildfires in California.
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Will Musk be able to sway Europe rightwards? Top leaders criticise attempts to influence politics
Explainers | Jan 10, 2025, 03:28 PM ISTTesla CEO Elon Musk has been criticised by top European leaders over his attempts to influence politics. Recently, Musk came out in support of a an election in the UK, while backing the far right party, the AfD, in Germany.
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Canada will be obliterated: Trump quotes Trudeau as he makes fresh claims over Ottawa as 51st state
World | Jan 10, 2025, 06:24 PM ISTUS President-elect Donald Trump has made fresh claims over Canada as the 51st state of the US. While emphasizing huge trade deficit with Canada, Trump said that the Canadians are finding his idea interesting.
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Trump hints at probable meeting with Putin, Kremlin says 'if happens, President will welcome this'
World | Jan 10, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTUS President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at his probable meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after he assumes office. Kremlin says that if it happens, President Putin will welcome the move, adding that it has not received any such request so far from the US.
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Los Angeles wildfires update: Death count reaches 10, blazes destroy 10,000 structures
World | Jan 10, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTWildfires have devasted the majority of area in Los Angeles, killing 10 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Officials urge people to follow evacuation orders after fresh blazes continue to ignite and grow quickly.
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Taliban urges India to grant visas to Afghan businessmen; calls New Delhi a 'key regional player'
World | Jan 10, 2025, 12:02 PM ISTWhile assuring New Delhi that Afghanistan does not pose a threat to any nation, Taliban has urged India to grant visa to Afghan businessmen, students, patients.
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'Undivided India' event: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh likely to come together again; here's why
World | Jan 10, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTThe Indian government has sent invitations to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal officials to participate in an event celebrating the 150th year of the establishment of IMD. Pakistan has confirmed its participation.
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Syria stuns China: Syrian govt appoints Uygur militants to top military posts, Beijing reacts
World | Jan 09, 2025, 03:19 PM ISTSyria has stunned China by appointing Uygur militant group 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement', to senior military ranks. In its response, China has raised concerns urging Syria to prevent any terrorist forces from using Syrian territory to threaten the security of other countries.
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A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks
Explainers | Jan 09, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTIndia and Afghanistan held their first high-level interaction with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meeting Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. For Pakistan, this comes as a shocker as it has always considered Kabul its 'satellite state'.
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Biden cancels final overseas trip of his presidency to Rome, Vatican City: Here's the reason why
World | Jan 09, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden has cancelled last visit of his presidency to Italy, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of wildfires ravaging parts of California as President Biden seeks to monitor response measures.
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Wildfires wreak havoc in several parts of Los Angeles, California declares emergency | See pics
World | Jan 10, 2025, 11:43 AM ISTWildfires have wreaked havoc in Southern California, destroying the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the Los Angeles area since the fire has continued to grow. To cope up with the situation, Southern California has declared emergency.
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Did Trump do it? Meloni welcomes Cecilia Sala as she reaches Rome after being freed from Iran
World | Jan 09, 2025, 11:19 AM ISTItalian journalist Cecilia Sala arrived in Rome on Wednesday after she was released from the Iranian prison. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni attributes Sala's return to intense work on diplomatic and intelligence channels.
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Meta braces for Trump 2.0 as it loosens hate speech rules; scraps fact-checking from its platforms
World | Jan 09, 2025, 10:24 AM ISTMark Zukcerberg's Meta has decided to loosen its rules around hate speech and abuse after scrapping fact-checking from its different platforms. Critics allege that the move has come to take favours from the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US.
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From ravaged homes to slumped cars: Wildfires wreak havoc in Los Angeles, killing 5
World | Jan 09, 2025, 09:34 AM ISTWildfires have wrecked havoc in Los Angeles, killing 5 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. It has impacted more than 1,000 structures, gripping the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the area.
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Low wage to 15-hr workday: Medical license of Indian doctor revoked in US for exploiting servants
World | Jan 09, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTIndian doctor Harsha Sahni's medical license has been permanently revoked in the US for illegally recruiting and harbouring two Indian women to be household servants for low pay.
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US to terminate Pakistan's major non-NATO ally designation? Republican Congressman introduces bill
World | Jan 09, 2025, 07:41 AM ISTIn another setback for Pakistan, Andy Biggs, an influential Republican Congressman has reintroduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives that seeks to terminate Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally. The legislation seeks Pakistan's credible actions against Haqqani Network.
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Foreign Secretary Misri meets Taliban minister Muttaqi, assures India's continued assistance
World | Jan 09, 2025, 09:41 AM ISTIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. Both sides discussed bilateral issues and the security situation in the region.
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Did Gadhafi fund Nicolas Sarkozy's presidential campaign? Former French President faces trial
World | Jan 08, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTNicolas Sarkozy, former French President faces trial over accusations of receiving illegal funding from the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. In an interview, the Libyan leader had previously noted, "It's thanks to us that he reached the presidency", referring to Sarkozy.