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Russia says Ukraine uses Western-make missiles to attack civilians

Moscow, Aug 17 (IANS) Ukrainian troops launched their first strike using Western-make missiles on civilian targets in Russia's Kursk region, said Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova. "Notably, this is…

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Australian Hindus rally for persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus; urge global action

Melbourne, Aug 17 (IANS) The Hindu community held rallies across Australia on Saturday, calling for global awareness and action against ongoing attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The…

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Iraq thanks PM Modi for hosting Global South Summit to address ‘common challenges’

Baghdad, Aug 17 (IANS) Stressing that it remains an integral part of the Global South and has a firm commitment to a shared vision for a sustainable and prosperous future…

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Top US diplomat Richard Verma reaches Nepal, will begin India visit from Saturday

Kathmandu, Aug 16 (IANS) US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R. Verma arrived in Kathmandu on Friday to advance Washington's shared priorities in climate action, economic…

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Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus dials PM Modi, assures protection of Hindus in country

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in what was the first interaction between…

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Long live vibrant and ever flourishing Mauritius-Bharat relationship

Port Louis, Aug 15 (IANS) Exchanging greetings on India's Independence Day, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and PM Narendra Modi on Thursday cited the longstanding bilateral partnership between the…

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South Korea voices ‘deep regret’ over Japan PM’s offering to Yasukuni Shrine

Seoul, Aug 15 (IANS) South Korea's foreign ministry expressed "deep regret" on Thursday that Japanese political leaders, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, sent offerings or paid visits to a war…

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Thailand court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin over breach of ethics

Bangkok, Aug 14 (IANS) Exactly a week after dissolving the main opposition Move Forward Party, Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over breach of…

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40 per cent of Biden’s major IRA manufacturing projects delayed

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) About 40 per cent of "the biggest US manufacturing investments" announced in the first year of US President Joe Biden's acts to strengthen its cleantech and…

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Victim of Japan’s sexual slavery urges S. Korean govt’s intervention for compensation

Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) Lee Yong-soo, an outspoken South Korean victim of Japan's wartime military sexual slavery, urged the government on Wednesday to proactively intervene in securing compensation from Japan.…

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Major wildfire in Athens suburbs under control, leaving one dead

Athens, Aug 13 (IANS) A major wildfire that erupted and spread over 30 km to reach the northeastern suburbs of Athens has been contained by early Tuesday morning, leaving one…

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Hamas kills Israeli hostage, wound 2 others in Gaza

Gaza, Aug 13 (IANS) Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced that an Israeli hostage was killed and two others were injured by its members in Gaza. In two…

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Bolivian President replaces ministers amid challenges

La Paz, Aug 13 (IANS) Bolivian President Luis Arce unveiled changes to his ministers overseeing hydrocarbons, labour and rural development, saying that officials who do not show a commitment to…

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Presidential Security Service chief of South Korea named as new Defence Minister

Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) Defence Minister nominee Kim Yong-Hyun, the head of the Presidential Security Service, is a retired three-star Army general, considered to be well-versed in President Yoon Suk…

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Sri Lanka launches initiative to conserve island’s unique biodiversity

Colombo, Aug 12 (IANS) Emphasising the island nation's commitment to environmental conservation, Sri Lanka on Monday launched an ambitious initiative to conserve the country's unique biodiversity while promoting sustainable economic…

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Ukrainian UAV caused fire in Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant area

Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS) Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of shelling the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) which resulted in fire in the area of one of the cooling towers.…

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South Korea president to meet former president Lee Myung-bak next week

Seoul, Aug 10 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will have a dinner meeting with former President Lee Myung-bak next week, a source said on Saturday. Yoon has invited…

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Russia launches counterterrorism operation in three regions for civilian safety

Moscow, Aug 10 (IANS) The National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) of Russia on Saturday initiated a counterterrorism operation (CTO) regime across Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions in response to recent security…

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Blinken, Israeli Defence Minister discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions in Gaza

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant earlier Saturday, India time, discussing ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.…

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Student leaders rewarded with key ministries in Bangladesh interim government

Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) Nahid Islam, one of the main coordinators of the anti-quota protests that eventually led to the resignation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday,…

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