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Powerful earthquake hits Drake Passage near South America; no tsunami warning issued

The quake, meanwhile, struck at a depth of 10.8 km at 60.26 S latitude and 61.85 W longitude at around 7.46 am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Friday. As of now, no tsunami warning has been issued. New Delhi: A powerful earthquake struck the Drake Passage region, a waterbody located between South America and Antarctica, on Friday, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Earlier, the intensity of the earthquake was expected to be around magnitude 8, but the USGS later downgraded it to magnitude 7.5. However, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GRCG) said the earthquake measured…

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Aug

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Israel’s Netanyahu says he’ll approve military’s plan for Gaza takeover amid renewed ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remark comes days after Hamas said it has agreed to a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas said it has agreed to the ceasefire proposal "without requesting any amendments," and it has also delivered its response to the mediators. Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said he will approve the military's plan for the takeover of Gaza, but will also order the resumption of negotiations with Hamas to free all hostages and end the war on "terms acceptable to Israel". He made the remarks outside the Israel Defence…

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Aug

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India ‘cosying’ up to China, Russia’s ‘laundromat’: White House adviser on Trump tariffs

Briefing reporters in Washington, DC, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'great leader', but stressed that India doesn't need to buy Russian oil. Washington: Defending US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on India, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) said New Delhi is 'cosying' up to Chinese President Xi Jinping and is acting as a 'laundromat' for the Kremlin amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.  Briefing reporters in Washington, DC, Navarro called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'great leader', but stressed that India doesn't need…

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21

Aug

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Pakistan: Fireworks explosion injures 25 in Karachi, several critical

Pakistan: Senior police officer Asad Raza said firefighters were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control, while ambulances transported the injured, including passersby caught in the blast, to nearby hospitals. Officials added that several victims are in critical condition. Karachi: At least 25 people were injured, some critically, after a massive explosion tore through a fireworks storage facility in Karachi on Thursday (August 21). The blast, which occurred in the southern port city’s busy Jinnah Road area, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky and caused panic among residents. Television footage showed shattered glass scattered across…

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21

Aug

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EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin, both leaders discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed ways to further expand India-Russia ties. The meeting between the two leaders came hours after Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that largely focused on expanding the trade ties between the two countries. Jaishankar, Putin discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties "We believe that relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War," Jaishankar said at a joint media briefing with Lavrov. "Geo-political convergence, leadership contacts and popular sentiment…

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21

Aug

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Jaishankar’s message to US: ‘India not the biggest purchaser, EU and China trade more with Russia’ | Video

EAM Jaishankar pointed out what he saw as inconsistencies in Western arguments, noting that the United States had, in fact, encouraged countries like India in recent years to help stabilise the global energy market- a call that also included purchasing oil from Russia. Moscow: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, addressing a press briefing on August 21, pushed back against criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia. He underlined that India was neither the biggest purchaser of Russian oil nor liquified natural gas (LNG), pointing instead to China and the European Union as the largest buyers in those categories.…

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21

Aug

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Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet to celebrate 60 years of Chinese rule: ‘Tibetan Buddhism needs to change’

While addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Lhasa: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday made a rare visit to Tibet, stressing Beijing's determination to assert control over the region on its 60th anniversary as a Chinese autonomous region. Xi Jinping highlights political importance of his visit While addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Even as he did not mention the…

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21

Aug

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Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases: Will he come out of jail now? Know here

Pakistan's top court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in cases tied to the May 9, 2023, violence that erupted after his arrest in Islamabad. The ruling by a three-judge bench offers major relief to the PTI chief, who continues to face multiple legal battles. Islamabad: In a major relief for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted him bail in eight cases linked to the May 9, 2023 violence. The unrest broke out after Khan's arrest in Islamabad, when his supporters allegedly resorted to rioting and vandalism that led to…

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21

Aug

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Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov: ‘Our shared goal is to maximise complementarity of India-Russia ties’

S Jaishankar met Russian FM Lavrov and said, "We now prepare for the Annual Summit at the end of the year, and they have always provided us with guidance to further our special and privileged strategic partnership." Moscow: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow and said the shared goal is to maximise the complementarity of India-Russia ties amid shifting economic and trade landscape. Jaishankar said, "Our defence and military technical cooperation also remains robust. Russia supports India's 'Make in India' goals, including joint production and technology transfer."  S Jaishankar said, "We…

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21

Aug

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‘America’s nicest judge’ Frank Caprio dies at 88: A look at his top 5 moments | Watch

Frank Caprio No More: Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, was known for his conduct in courtrooms. He would often listen to the personal struggles of people and show kindness towards them. Washington: Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who was popularly known as 'America's nicest judge', passed away on Wednesday (local time) at the age of 88 following a prolonged battle with cancer.  Caprio was known for his conduct in courtrooms. He would often listen to the personal struggles of people and show kindness towards them. Because of this, the retired municipal judge had…

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