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Sweden's parliament elects Magdalena Andersson as first female prime minister!
Stockholm: Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female prime minister on Wednesday, and immediately faced a crisis over a budget vote that her government looked set to lose. Andersson, 54, won parliamentary approval after reaching...
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Joe Biden camp denies he made 'Anchorman' gaffe in reading off teleprompter!
Washington: The White House has denied that Joe Biden made another gaffe when he appeared to read out loud an instruction on a teleprompter. The US president has made a series of gaffes since taking office and he has now been mocked for saying "end of...
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Sweden's parliament approves Magdalena Andersson as the country's first female prime minister!
Copenhagen: Sweden's parliament on Wednesday approved Magdalena Andersson as the country's first female prime minister, tapping the finance minister who recently became the new leader of the Social Democratic party. Andersson was tapped to replace Stefan...
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Russian Diplomatic Mission in India slams NATO's approach towards Ukraine!
New Delhi: Russian Embassy in India has slammed North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO) approach towards Ukraine . In its statement, the Russia n embassy has maintained that the NATO countries and Ukraine have failed to uphold the Minsk Package. "Such...
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US puts Chinese firms helping military on trade blacklist!
Washington: The United States on Wednesday blacklisted 27 foreign entities, including 12 from China, over national security concerns and foreign policy interests of the United States . "In this final rule, the BIS amends the Export Administration Regulations...
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India, US commit to work together on transitional approach on Equalisation Levy 2020
Washington: The United States supports India's announcement of their agreement to a transition from the existing India equalization levy to the new multilateral solution , and both countries have committed to working together through constructive dialogue...
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Germany announces EUR 1.2 billion in development commitments to India!
BERLIN: Germany has announced new development commitments to the tune of more than EUR 1.2 billion (approx. INR 10,025 crore) to aid India 's fight against climate change and for cooperation on clean energy . This announcement was made amid the visit...
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On India's S-400 deal with Russia, US yet to make 'determination on CAATSA waiver'!
Washington: The United States on Tuesday said that it has not made a determination on a potential waiver on CAATSA sanctions for India's purchase of S400 missile defence system and added that Washington will continue to have a conversation with New Delhi...
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Apple sues NSO Group for spying on iPhone users using Pegasus spyware!
Apple Inc said on Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit against Israeli cyber firm NSO Group and its parent company OSY Technologies for alleged surveillance and targeting of U.S. Apple users with its Pegasus spyware. The iPhone maker said it is also seeking...
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Japan mulls upon reopening of mission in Afghanistan Kabul!
Tokyo: The Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan on Tuesday said that Japan would mull upon the reopening of its mission in Kabul , which was closed amid the Western troop pull-out from the country. This came as Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan Takashi...
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Iran: Execution of juvenile offender 'deeply alarming and shocking', says UN
Tehran: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Thursday condemned Iran's execution of a young man who was a minor at the time he was charged with committing a crime. Arman Abdolali, 25, is the second juvenile offender to be executed in the country this...
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Encourage people to cultivate peace of mind for stable democratic societies: Dalai Lama
Dharamshala India,: Tibet's spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, in a virtual meeting with Prof Lia Diskin of Palas Athena , Brazil had a conversation on " Educating the Heart for the New Millennium ", where he encouraged people to cultivate peace of mind for...
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EU chief Charles Michel discusses Belarus, Ukraine with Putin!
Brussels: The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday discussed the situation in Belarus and Ukraine in a telephone call, the EU chief announced on social media. Michel told Putin that the EU...
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We are working on a military strike on Iran’s nuclear program: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced!
Tel Aviv: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced that Tel Aviv is working to develop its ability to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear program in conjunction with its efforts to improve the terms of any agreement reached between world...
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Russian military monitors US destroyer in Black Sea: Russian Defense Ministry
MOSCOW: The Russian military has begun to monitor the US missile destroyer The USS Arleigh Burke in the Black Sea, the National Defense Command Center told the media on Thursday. "The Black Sea Fleet’s forces have begun to monitor the guided missile destroyer...
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EU plans to ask member states to stop air travel from the southern African region following the emergence of a new coronavirus variant in South Africa!
BERLIN: The UK and Israel have suspended travel from numerous southern African states due to a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa The emergence of a new coronavirus variant in South Africa has sparked international concern, with the European...
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Bookings for Taiwan's 16th round of vaccines begin Nov. 29, shots start Dec. 2
TAIPEI: Reservations for Taiwan's 16th round of vaccinations start on Nov. 29 and inoculations will begin on Dec. 2. During a press briefing on Friday (Nov. 26), Health minister and CECC head Chen Shih-chung (Chen Shizhong ) announced that Taiwan's vaccination...
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BTS: Jimin, J-Hope break into impromptu dance after Grammy 2022 nomination; RM calls Coldplay 'rivals'. Watch
BERLIN: BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook were on the sets of The Late Late Night Show with James Corden when the Grammys 2022 nominations were announced. The K-pop group is nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. A new Bangtan...
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Sri Lankan Minister Thondaman visits India, meets Foreign Secy Shringla
NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary of India, Harsh Vardhan Shringla welcomed and met with Sri Lankan State Minister of Estate Housing and Community Infrastructure Jeevan Thondaman on Friday. Shringla welcomed Thondaman on Friday and exchanged issues of common...
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WHO cautions against imposing travel restrictions due to new varian
NEW YORK: The WHO on Friday cautioned against imposing travel restrictions due to the B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant, saying it would take weeks to understand the implications of the newly discovered strain. The World Health Organization said its Technical...
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Chinese Foreign Minister says Russia, India, China demonstrates genuine multilateralism!
Beijing: India, China and Russia- the RIC Grouping-- showcase genuine multilateralism in the context of world relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday. According to Russian news agency Sputnik, Yi said, "China will work with Russia and...
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New Covid variant: US to curb travel from 8 southern African countries!
WASHINGTON: The United States will bar entry to most travelers from eight southern African countries beginning next week over concerns about a new coronavirus variant found in South Africa, President Joe Biden said on Friday. The restrictions, which go...
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Get serious, angry Macron tells UK over migrant crisis!
PARIS: France cancelled talks with Boris Johnson's government on how to stop people trying to reach the UK in small boats and Emmanuel Macron slammed the British premier for not being 'serious,' in a dramatic deterioration of a relationship severely strained...
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COVID: US health expert says it will take two weeks to have definitive information on Omicron strain
Washington: A top US health expert on Sunday (local time) informed that it will take approximately two more weeks to have more definitive information on the transmissibility, severity, and other characteristics of the Omicron COVID -19 variant. The remarks...
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Vietnam President to be on a visit to Russia from today
Hanoi: Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will pay an official visit to Russia from Monday to Thursday on the invitation of his Russia n counterpart Vladimir Putin. Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi said this very important visit will further...