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Japan’s parliament begins voting to elect PM
Tokyo, Oct 21 (IANS) Japan’s parliament started voting to elect the country’s prime minister on Tuesday, with ruling Liberal Democratic…
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UN sounds alarm over collapse of health system in Congo
United Nations, Oct 21 (IANS) Eighty-five per cent of health facilities in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in the…
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Rights bodies call on Yunus to address Bangladesh’s alarming security situation
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Several leading international human rights organisations have written to the Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad…
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Japanese PM Ishiba’s cabinet resigns
Tokyo, Oct 21 (IANS) Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, marking an end to…
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South Korea: Ex-President Yoon absent from 2nd martial law trial for 3rd straight session
Seoul, Oct 21 (IANS) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol did not attend his second trial on martial law-related…
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US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) In a major relief for foreign workers on H-1B visas, the US Department of Homeland Security…
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With an eye on China, US and Australia sign critical minerals agreement
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) The United States and Australia have signed a critical minerals agreement, days after China announced new…
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FBI Director Patel, US lawmakers extend wishes on Diwali
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) A leading member of the Donald Trump administration, along with prominent lawmakers from both the Democratic…
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UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes to people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
London, Oct 20 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali…
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Diplomatic missions of Finland, Austria, Israel, Switzerland, EU and Brazil extend greetings on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Various diplomatic missions, including those of Finland, Israel, Austria, Brazil, the European Union, and Switzerland,…
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