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Afghanistan earthquake: Death count crosses 1,400 as rescuers race against time to pull out survivors

Afghanistan earthquake: Death count crosses 1,400 as rescuers race against time to pull out survivors

Afghanistan earthquake: The quake hit multiple provinces, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Whole villages were levelled, and residents were buried beneath mud and wood homes that crumbled under the impact. Kabul: The death toll from the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has climbed past 1,400ย with more than 3,000 others injured, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday on social platform X. Rescue efforts are under way in what a UN official described as a โ€œrace against timeโ€ to reach mountainous, hard-to-access areas devastated by Sundayโ€™s 6.0-magnitude quake. Officials have warned that the number of casualties could rise significantly. The…
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Russia further slashes oil prices for India; discount now widens to USD 4 amid US tariffs

Russia further slashes oil prices for India; discount now widens to USD 4 amid US tariffs

The US initially announced 25 per cent levies on India but later hiked them to 50 per cent, asserting that it was a penalty on New Delhi for fuelling the Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia. Moscow: Russian crude oil has become even cheaper for India as Moscow has offered additional discounts of as much as $3โ€“$4 per barrel. This came days after the United States announced a whopping 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. According to a Bloomberg report, Russia's Urals crude is being offered at a lower price for shipments scheduled for late September and October.…
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Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir meets Chinese President Xi Jinping day after PM Modi attends SCO summit

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir meets Chinese President Xi Jinping day after PM Modi attends SCO summit

Asim Munir is part of Sharif's delegation, which participated in the SCO summit in Tianjin and will attend a grand parade of the Chinese army to be held on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Beijing: Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, accompanied by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations and regional cooperation. The meeting came a day after the SCO summit concluded with a joint declaration condemning the…
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US tariff war pushes India closer to China and Russia, expert warns ‘Americans can’t compete’

US tariff war pushes India closer to China and Russia, expert warns ‘Americans can’t compete’

These remarks come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in bilateral discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. New Delhi: The United States may be inadvertently driving India closer to China and Russia, potentially fostering a powerful geopolitical alliance, a senior American analyst has warned. Ed Price, a senior Non-Resident Fellow at New York University, cautioned that the tariff war initiated by former President Donald Trump is pushing India into the arms of Beijing and Moscow. According to Price, this shift could lead to the formation of an…
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Trump to make surprise announcement from Oval Office days after viral ‘Trump Is Dead’ frenzy on X

Trump to make surprise announcement from Oval Office days after viral ‘Trump Is Dead’ frenzy on X

The trend followed speculations that Donald Trump was not in the best of his health and he had developed some serious ailments. This came after Trumpโ€™s deputy JD Vance said he was ready to take charge in case of any "terrible tragedy." Washington: US President Donald Trump is set to make an important announcement from the Oval Office. Details of the address, however, remain undisclosed. The timing of Trumpโ€™s address has sparked intense speculation, coming just a day after social media platform X was flooded with the trend โ€œTrump Is Dead,โ€ which was ardent throughout the day. However, amid public…
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Skyscraper Day: 9 unique and surprising facts about the world’s skyscrapers

Skyscraper Day: 9 unique and surprising facts about the world’s skyscrapers

Skyscraper Day highlights fascinating facts about these architectural wonders, from the first 10-story skyscraper to innovations like high-speed elevators, giant pendulums, and their impact on local weather. New Delhi: As the world celebrates Skyscraper Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the architectural marvels that define modern skylines, letโ€™s take a moment to delve into some fascinating and lesser-known facts about these towering giants. From their history to the incredible innovations they incorporate, skyscrapers continue to astonish and inspire. Here are nine surprising facts that might just change the way you look at these iconic structures. The first skyscraper was just…
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China offers visa-free entry for Russians on trial basis after Putin-Jinping meet at SCO

China offers visa-free entry for Russians on trial basis after Putin-Jinping meet at SCO

During Monday's SCO summit in Tianjin, the leaders of China and Russia took aim at Western nations. Chinese President Xi Jinping condemned what he called 'bullying behaviour' by some countries, indirectly referring to the United States. Beijing: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday announced Beijing would allow visa-free travel for Russian citizens holding ordinary passports on a trial basis. As per reports, the visa waiver will begin on September 15 and will allow stays of up to 30 days within a one-year period. This decision follows a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during…
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We respect ties between New Delhi and Moscow: Pakistan PM Sharif tells Putin at SCO summit

We respect ties between New Delhi and Moscow: Pakistan PM Sharif tells Putin at SCO summit

Sharif praised Putin as a 'very dynamic leader' and expressed his willingness to work closely with him. Both leaders are set to attend a major Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japanโ€™s defeat in World War II. Beijing: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Islamabad respects the ties between New Delhi and Moscow, calling them 'perfectly fine.' He made this remark during a one-on-one meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Beijing. โ€œI would like to thank you for supporting Pakistan and trying to…
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Afghanistan earthquake: 5.3 magnitude quake jolts Afghanistan days after 1,400 killed in earthquake

Afghanistan earthquake: 5.3 magnitude quake jolts Afghanistan days after 1,400 killed in earthquake

Earthquake in Afghanistan today: The second quake of magnitude 5.4 struck near the epicentre of Sunday's earthquake, which has killed more than 1,400 people so far. New Delhi: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, close to the epicentre of the powerful weekend quake that killed more than 1,400 people, the US Geological Survey reported. According to the USGS, the tremorโ€™s epicentre was located 34 kilometres (21 miles) northeast of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province. The fresh quake came just two days after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit remote mountainous areas near the Pakistan border around midnight on Sunday,…
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Jake Sullivan accuses Trump of harming US-India ties to benefit Pakistan business interests

Jake Sullivan accuses Trump of harming US-India ties to benefit Pakistan business interests

Former US NSA Jake Sullivan has accused Donald Trump of harming US-India ties to benefit his family's business interests in Pakistan, warning of broader strategic consequences. New Delhi: Former US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of damaging America's strategic relationship with India to favour his family's business interests in Pakistan. Speaking to the YouTube channel MeidasTouch, Sullivan said Trump's actions have caused 'huge strategic harm' to the United States by sidelining the important partnership with India, which is critical for technology, economic cooperation, and countering China. US-India relations undermined Sullivan emphasised that the US and…
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