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British lawmakers seek Starmer’s resignation amid furore over former ambassador’s Epstein ‘ties’

Starmer, however, refused to back down amid the row, insisting he would fight to remain in the role and would not walk away from the mandate given to him by the public. London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a massive ire from people within the party over the former UK ambassador's ties with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.   Several MPs from Keir Starmer’s centre-left Labour Party have asked him to step down, criticising his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington in 2024, given Mandelson’s alleged association with a convicted sex offender. Anas Sarwar, leader of…

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WATCH: US plane crash lands on busy highway in Georgia, hitting several vehicles

Gainesville plane crash: The small plane crash landed on a busy highway in the US state of Georgia, hitting several vehicles before coming to a stop. Washington: A small aircraft crashed into multiple vehicles during an emergency landing on a busy road in the US state of Georgia on Monday, after the pilot was unable to return to the airport due to engine trouble, police said. According to authorities, the pilot of the single-engine training aircraft was forced to land on a crowded street in Gainesville after the plane did not have enough power to make it back to the…

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‘Attack, don’t negotiate’: Iranian youth’s appeal to Trump before taking his life | Video

A young man in Iran has posted a video on social media urging US President Donald Trump not to make any deals with the Iranian government. The young man said, "Let Trump attack, we did what he said." Tehran: An Iranian youth has reportedly died by suicide after posting a video on social media in which he appealed to US President Donald Trump not to make a deal with Iran's theocratic leadership. In the 10-minute-44-second video, the man, identified by Iranian media as Pouria Hamidi, said his message was intended to highlight what he described as a brutal crackdown on…

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Over 125 global Hindu bodies call for urgent action amid atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

More than 125 organisations and individuals from 15 countries have endorsed the letter, which calls on the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, India, and other global powers to take immediate and decisive measures to protect the Hindu population in Bangladesh. New Delhi: A coalition of human rights groups, faith organisations, and civil society leaders has issued an urgent international appeal over growing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The warning comes just days before the country’s national elections, scheduled for February 12. The appeal, led by the Hindus Advancing Human Rights Initiative (HAHRI), claims that members of the…

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Pakistan leader blasts own government over Afghan policy: ‘How extremists are crossing border is blocked?’

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman blasted Pakistan's broader foreign policy, questioning how extremists have been able to infiltrate for years even though trade and border has been blocked. Rawalpindi: Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema e Islam Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has launched a sharp attack on the country’s military and its handling of rising militancy, questioning how terrorists were able to enter Pakistan when even basic goods from Afghanistan could not. Addressing a public gathering in Rawalpindi on Sunday, Rehman made the remarks amid Islamabad’s repeated claims that militants were infiltrating the country from Afghanistan. He said Pakistanis wanted to ask policy makers…

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US slashes Bangladesh tariffs to 19 per cent in new trade deal: Key aspects of the pact

Under the agreement, President Donald Trump’s administration will reduce US reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 20 percent to 19 percent. Washington: The United States and Bangladesh announced an agreement on Monday to reduce US tariffs on Bangladeshi goods, while Washington also pledged to work towards duty exemptions for selected textile and apparel products, the White House has announced. Under the deal, the administration of President Donald Trump will lower US reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi products from 20 percent to 19 percent, according to a joint statement from the White House. The reciprocal duties were introduced by Trump last year…

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Buckingham Palace offers support amid claims of Prince Andrew’s alleged links with Jeffrey Epstein

Thames Valley Police confirmed it is examining information related to Prince Andrew’s time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. The police said they were assessing claims that confidential material may have been shared with Epstein during that period. London: Buckingham Palace said on Monday it is ready to cooperate with police as new allegations involving Prince Andrew come under review. The comments followed reports linking the Duke of York to fresh claims connected to his past links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed it is examining information related to Prince Andrew’s time as the United Kingdom’s…

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Indian-Canadian IT professional shot dead at Toronto shopping centre, police suspect targeted attack

A 37-year-old Indian-Canadian IT professional was shot dead in a parking lot of a Toronto shopping centre. Police believe the incident was targeted and say the suspects fled the scene. New Delhi: A 37-year-old Indian-Canadian man died after being shot by unidentified assailants in the parking lot of a busy shopping centre in Toronto, police said. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Toronto Police Service identified the victim as Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, a resident of Brampton. Incident at Woodbine shopping centre According to police, officers responded to a shooting call at around 3:31 p.m. on Saturday in the…

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Shabana Mahmood likely to be UK’s first Muslim Prime Minister as Epstein scandal hits PM Keir Starmer

All eyes are now on the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting, where UK PM Keir Starmer will have to persuade his Cabinet and backbench MPs that he continues to be the best person for the top job. London: As Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces one of the most turbulent phases of his political career, speculation is mounting in Westminster over a possible change in Labour's leadership. At the centre of the discussion is Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who is increasingly being seen as a frontrunner to take the reins of the party, an outcome that would make her the United…

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An unfazed Iran refuses to stop Uranium enrichment, fires warning to US as tensions grow | Top Updates

Tehran has signalled that it would maintain its position that it must be allowed to enrich uranium, a central point of dispute with President Donald Trump, who bombed Iranian atomic sites in June during the 12 day Iran Israel war. Tehran: Iran's top diplomat has insisted that Tehran’s strength stemmed from its ability to "say no to the great powers," adopting a maximalist tone shortly after negotiations with the United States over its nuclear programme and amid nationwide protests. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to diplomats at a summit in Tehran, signalled that Iran would maintain its position that it must…

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