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EAM Meets China’s Wang Yi, Stresses Redoubling Efforts for Complete Border Disengagement

Astana/New Delhi, July 4 : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday, emphasizing the need to intensify efforts for complete disengagement in the remaining border areas of Eastern Ladakh. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Astana SCO Summit. During the discussions, Jaishankar reiterated the…

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Israeli airstrike in the city of Tulkarm killed four Palestinians

In Tulkarm, four Palestinians lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry’s press statement, a missile fired from an Israeli reconnaissance aircraft struck a group of young men in the main square of Nur Shams refugee camp, resulting in their deaths. The Israeli army confirmed its responsibility for the attack,…

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24th SCO Summit in Astana on July 4, EAM to lead Indian delegation

Astana ; 2nd July2024 The 24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State (SCO Summit) is scheduled to be held on July 4 in Astana, Kazakhstan, under Kazakhstan’s presidency. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the summit. The summit will involve a review of the organization’s activities over…

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On an Air Europa flight, a guy was locked in an overhead bin during turbulence, resulting in 40 injuries

At least 40 passengers were injured when an Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo encountered strong turbulence, prompting an emergency landing in Brazil, as reported by the news agency AFP. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, carrying 325 people, diverted to Natal Airport in northeast Brazil during the early morning hours. Emergency services responded to the…

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United States Supreme Court Rules Former President Donald Trump Has Immunity for Official, Not Private Acts

The United States Apex Court has, for the first time, recognised that former Presidents of the country have immunity from prosecution for certain actions taken in office. The ruling comes as the US top court threw out a judicial decision rejecting former President Donald Trump’s bid to shield himself from federal criminal charges involving his…

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Indian Prime Minister Modi Mourns the Death of Longtime Sri Lankan Tamil Leader R. Sampanthan

New Delhi/Colombo, July 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow at the demise of veteran Sri Lankan Tamil politician R. Sampanthan, emphasizing his lifelong dedication to justice and equality for Tamil nationals in Sri Lanka. In a statement on social media, PM Modi recalled his meetings with Sampanthan fondly, stating, “My deepest condolences…

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Prince Harry doesn’t feel Meghan Markle, kids safe in UK, constantly reminded of Diana’s death: Royal Family experts

Prince Harry’s reluctance to bring his children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK is influenced by concerns over their safety due to the lack of police protection. After stepping down as a working royal in 2020, Harry lost taxpayer-funded security, a decision he is now challenging in court. During a GB News podcast, Cameron Walker…

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Joe Biden vows to beat Trump despite weak debate: ‘I know I’m not young, but…’

Despite a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow Democrats, US President Joe Biden on Friday said he intended to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in the November presidential election. Further, Biden gave no sign he would consider dropping out of the race. Speaking at a rally in North Carolina hours after the head-to-head showdown…

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Rishi Sunak Condemns Racial Slurs: Demands Accountability Amid Political Tensions

London, 28 June, 2024 : Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed deep hurt and anger following the revelation that a supporter of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party made a racial slur against him. Sunak, the first ethnic-minority prime minister of the United Kingdom, emphasized the necessity of addressing such issues publicly. The incident, highlighted by…

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump go head to head: How to watch the first general election presidential debate

President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump taking part in June 27 night’s debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it’s also the first debate for either candidate in this year’s election. And it’s happening so early in the general election campaign cycle…

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