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May 4, 2024

Russia Permits Wearing Headscarves in Passport Photos

Moscow: In a significant development, the Russian government has allowed women the right to wear a headscarf or hijab in their passport photographs, the Russian Interior Ministry said. This law will be…

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May 4, 2024

US Claims China and Russia Working Together, Possibly Planning to Invade Taiwan

US intelligence officials assess that Russia and China are working more closely together on military issues, including a potential invasion of Taiwan, prompting new planning across the government to counter a potential…

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May 4, 2024

Shortage of Vultures Threatens Zoroastrian Burial Traditions

Traditional Zoroastrian burial practices are facing increasing challenges due to the rapid decline of vultures in India, Iran, and Pakistan. For generations, Parsi communities have laid their deceased to rest in structures…

Saudi looking for bin Salman replacement: Report

Riyadh :Having found Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s antics too costly for its already stained reputation, Saudi Arabia’s ruling family is looking to replace the young prince with his less ambitious brother,…

October 20, 2018

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Not up to Russia to persuade Iran to leave Syria: Putin

Moscow :Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected US and Israeli calls for Moscow to persuade Iran to pull its military forces out of Syria, saying it is not what Russia can make…

October 20, 2018

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Saudis likely to admit journalist Khashoggi died during interrogation: report

Washington: Saudi Arabia is preparing a report in which it is likely to admit that dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, missing since October 2, died during an interrogation at its consulate in Istanbul,…

October 17, 2018

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Climate change? It comes and goes, Trump says

Washington :United States (US) President Donald Trump, a longtime climate change sceptic, said on a tour of hurricane damage in southern states that “something” is happening – but that the change is…

October 17, 2018

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Trump calls China bigger problem, says it meddled in US elections too

Washington:President Donald Trump has alleged China, in addition to Russia, meddled in the 2016 US presidential elections. Last month, chairing a UN Security Council meeting on the sidelines of the UN General…

October 16, 2018

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Death toll in Afghan election rally attack rises to 22

Kabul:The death toll in a bomb attack on an Afghan election rally has risen to at least 22 people, officials said Sunday, as the country braces for more violence ahead of the…

October 16, 2018

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Chinese leader visits region with Muslim population, draws the line for religion

Beijing:Sinicisation of religion must be upheld to promote ethnic solidarity, a top Communist Party of China (CPC) leader said during a visit to the country’s remote northwestern region of Xinjiang, home to…

October 16, 2018

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‘I love the Saudis’: Donald Trump’s business ties to kingdom run deep

New York: President Donald Trump’s ties to Saudi Arabia run long and deep, and he’s often boasted about his business ties with the kingdom. “I love the Saudis,” Trump said when announcing…

October 14, 2018

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Pope accepts resignation of US cardinal over abuse cover-up claim

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Friday accepted the resignation of Washington DC archbishop Donald Wuerl, who has been blamed for not doing enough to deal with paedophile priests. Cardinal Wuerl, 77, had…

October 14, 2018

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In US’ warning to Maldives’ defeated President Yameen, a hint for China

Washington: The US would be forced to take “appropriate measures” against anyone who undermines a peaceful transfer of power in the Maldives, a top state department official has said, expressing serious concern…

October 14, 2018

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