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  Several killed as militants attack hotel in Somalia, Al-Qaida-affiliated group claims responsibility

  March 12, 2025 7:12 IST

  Somali security forces continued efforts to flush out attackers after heavy gunfire. The Cairo Hotel houses traditional elders and military officers involved in coordinating the government's offensive against the militant group al-Shabab.

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  Ukraine agreed for ceasefire, hopefully Russia will agree to it, says Trump after meet in Jeddah

  March 12, 2025 6:34 IST

  Trump's statement comes after Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire," which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by Russia.

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  Donald Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium to 50 pc as trade war intensifies

  March 11, 2025 21:33 IST

  Trump has tried to assure the public that his tariffs would cause a bit of a “transition” to the economy, with the taxes prodding more companies to begin the years-long process of relocating factories to the United States to avoid the tariffs.

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  Mauritius is family, central to Global South vision: PM Modi in Indian diaspora outreach | VIDEO

  March 11, 2025 23:55 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, called the island nation a vital bridge between India and the Global South, describing it as part of India’s extended family.

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  Mauritius PM bestows country’s highest honour on PM Modi

  March 11, 2025 22:46 IST

  PM Modi is the first Indian to receive the honour. It is the 21st international award bestowed upon PM Modi by a country.

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  Why did Justin Trudeau, Canada's outgoing PM, leave the Parliament with a chair in his hand?

  March 11, 2025 18:04 IST

  Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was photographed exiting Parliament with a chair in hand and his tongue sticking out, a quirky yet symbolic gesture tied to a long-standing parliamentary tradition.

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  Johannesburg: 12 dead, 45 injured as bus overturns on highway in South Africa

  March 11, 2025 17:12 IST

  No other vehicle was involved in the crash and officials weren't yet able to determine the cause. Police are investigating.

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  BLA hijacks Jaffar Express: Notable attacks carried out by Balochistan Liberation Army in Pakistan

  March 11, 2025 17:34 IST

  The Jaffar Express was heading to Peshawar from Quetta when the BLA militants fired at it and hijacked it. The BLA released women, children and kept over 100 Pak military personnel hostage. The BLA has been persistent with its attacks against Pakistan Army demanding independence for Balochistan.

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  Jaffar Express attacked by BLA in Pakistan: All you need to know about train, route, other details

  March 11, 2025 17:04 IST

  Jaffar Express Attack: The Jaffar Express runs between Quetta in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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  PM Modi meets Mauritius President Gokhool, gifts Mahakumbh water, Bihar's Makhana and more

  March 11, 2025 23:47 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day state visit to the Republic of Mauritius. Earlier, PM Modi, along with his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam, planted a Bael (Wood Apple) Tree at the SSR Botanical Garden as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.

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  Baloch Liberation Army: All you need to know about Pakistan's most persistent militant group

  March 11, 2025 17:23 IST

  The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist insurgent group based in Pakistan, grabbed headlines on Tuesday with a deadly hijacking of a passenger train. Militants took over 100 people hostage and killed at least six soldiers in one of the most audacious attacks in recent years.

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  Ukraine-US talks begin in Jeddah amid drone attacks on Russia

  March 11, 2025 16:06 IST

  High-level talks between Ukraine and the US opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, amid a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory. The talks, involving US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials, come as Kyiv pushes for a ceasefire and a new minerals agreement with the US.

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  Pakistan: Baloch rebels hijack Jaffar Express, claim over 30 soldiers killed, police contradict BLA

  March 12, 2025 0:03 IST

  The Baloch Liberation Army accepted responsibility of Jaffar Express, and threatened not to start any military operation against them.

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  PM Modi, Mauritian counterpart plant bael tree as symbolic gesture to strengthen bilateral ties

  March 11, 2025 14:28 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius for a two-day visit on Tuesday and received a warm welcome by his counterpart Navin Ramgoolam at the airport in Port Louis.

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  Philippines' ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war' campaign

  March 11, 2025 11:16 IST

  The ICC has said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs" that killed thousands of Filipinos.

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  Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow, 69 drones shot down: City Mayor

  March 11, 2025 10:46 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: The attack, the biggest targeting Moscow in months, came as a Ukrainian delegation was set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about ending the three-year war with Russia.

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  Mauritius welcomes PM Modi with Bihari tradition: Geet Gawai singers perform 'Swagat Gaan' | Video

  March 11, 2025 10:12 IST

  PM Modi in Mauritius: Geet Gawai is a traditional Bhojpuri musical ensemble that reflects the vibrant cultural legacy carried to Mauritius by women from India's Bhojpuri-speaking region.

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  US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard to visit India as part of multi-nation trip to Indo-Pacific region

  March 11, 2025 6:50 IST

  Tulsi Gabbard to visit India: Tulsi Gabbard's visit to India will be the first visit by a top White House official under the Trump administration.

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  PM Modi arrives in Mauritius for 2-day visit, set to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects

  March 11, 2025 9:25 IST

  During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a line of credit will be signed between two nations on March 12. India and Mauritius have uniquely close cooperation in maritime security, development partnership, capacity-building and close people-to-people ties.

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  US: Helicopter crash in Mississippi claims lives of three medical personnel

  March 11, 2025 6:22 IST

  A pilot and two crew members were aboard the helicopter, which was not carrying any patients when it plunged into the woods outside Jackson.

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  Trump-Xi meeting possible in April amidst trade tensions: Report

  March 10, 2025 23:35 IST

  US President Donald Trump may visit China in April for talks with Xi Jinping amid rising trade tensions. The meeting could shape US-China relations, tariffs, and diplomacy.

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  All 37 crew brought ashore after oil tanker, ship collide in North Sea

  March 10, 2025 22:27 IST

  A cargo ship collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Hull, about 155 miles (250 km) north of London. The coast guards said the alarm was raised at 9:48 am (0948 GMT).

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  Indian origin student goes missing during vacation in Dominican Republic, search underway

  March 10, 2025 11:38 IST

  Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, has gone missing in the Dominican Republic, with authorities believing she may have drowned after being swept away by ocean waves.

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  New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon to visit India next week on PM Modi's invitation

  March 10, 2025 10:49 IST

  New Zealand PM to visit India: He will visit New Delhi and Mumbai before returning to Wellington on March 20.

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  Air India flight forced to return to Chicago after 10 hours in air | Here's why

  March 10, 2025 10:14 IST

  The airline spokesperson said that alternative arrangements were made in time for the passengers to take them to their destination.

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  Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport cancelled amid extradition concerns | Check details

  March 10, 2025 9:42 IST

  Lalit Modi is allegedly fleeing justice to avoid prosecution in India for embezzlement and financial misconduct during his tenure as IPL chairman.

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  US Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in restricted zone near Trump's Florida residence Mar-a-Lago

  March 10, 2025 7:46 IST

  This wasn't the only breach of the weekend. On Saturday morning, fighter jets had to conduct another intercept shortly after Trump arrived at the golf course from Mar-a-Lago.

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  Who is Mark Carney, Liberal Party leader, set to replace Justin Trudeau as next Canada PM?

  March 10, 2025 7:28 IST

  New PM of Canada: Former central banker Mark Carney is set to become the next Prime Minister of the country following a landslide victory in the Liberal Party leadership vote.