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US lawmakers urge fair trial for Umar Khalid in letter to Indian ambassador

A group of US lawmakers has written to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in accordance with international law

Updated 15 hours ago

Umar Khalid is an accused in Delhi riots, which had left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured. File pic

Trump warns Iran, says US will come to rescue if protesters are targeted

The US President`s remarks come amid widespread protests in Iran over rising prices and worsening economic conditions, with demonstrations spreading across multiple provinces and, in some cases, escalating into deadly confrontations with security forces

Updated 16 hours ago

Umar Khalid is an accused in Delhi riots, which had left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured. File pic

Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence before flight

Updated 23 hours ago

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At least 7 killed as protests over ailing economy spread across Iran

Updated 23 hours ago

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Yunus says Khaleda Zia’s funeral showed SAARC unity amid regional tensions

Updated 23 hours ago

Muhammad Yunus. Pic/AFP

“We will govern expansively”: Zohran Mamdani outlines bold vision as NYC mayor

Updated 23 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani. Pic/AFP

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Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 17 people in Afghanistan

Updated 23 hours ago

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Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in Russia’s Kherson during New Year celebrations

Updated 1 day ago

Ukrainian firefighters extinguish a fire following an air attack in the Odesa region. PIC/AFP

Bulgarians withdraw euros as country joins single currency bloc

Updated 1 day ago

A man withdraws euro banknotes from an ATM in Sofia. PIC/AFP

Space rings in New Year with stunning ‘Champagne Cluster’ view

Updated 1 day ago

The Champagne Cluster is two galaxy clusters in the process of merging to form an even larger cluster. PIC COURTESY/NASA

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