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Aug

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World

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shares first photo from US detention, says ‘we are standing firm’

New York: Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has shared the first known photographs of himself inside US custody since he was captured in January, offering a glimpse of the ousted leader nearly eight months after he was taken to the United States. Maduro posted two photographs on his social media accounts on Sunday, August 30. In the images, he is seen wearing a grey tracksuit and white sneakers, smiling and making victory signs with his hands. The photographs appear to have been taken inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he remains in custody. However, the photographs…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Grand Canyon flash flood forces evacuations, about 15 people feared missing

Arizona (USA): A major flash flood in the Grand Canyon National Park forced the evacuation of dozens of people after torrents of muddy water swept large boulders, logs, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River, authorities said. The flash flood hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon. The National Park Service said about 15 people may still be missing, after initially reporting that more than 20 people could be unaccounted for. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate and account for people who may have been hiking or camping in the affected area. No…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘We conquered no country, converted nobody’: Mohan Bhagwat reflects on India’s universal DNA in Toronto

Toronto: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu - Embrace the World in Friendship” gathering in Toronto on Sunday, where he spoke about India’s civilisational ethos, its tradition of helping others and the importance of unity amid diversity. The event, organised by Canadian Hindus for Outreach, Relations and Dialogue (CHORD), began with cultural performances, including traditional folk songs presented by members of the Indian diaspora. Former Canadian Defence Minister and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was also among the prominent attendees. Addressing the gathering, Bhagwat said India became a “Vishwaguru” (world teacher) through its selfless…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates with missile attacks

Washington: The United States struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking its first military strikes on Iran in a month and prompting Tehran to retaliate. The US said the strikes targeted two Iranian launchers after Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said the US strikes caused casualties and later launched ballistic missiles at US military targets in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. US strikes two launchers on Larak Island A US Central Command spokesperson said American forces…

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30

Aug

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PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend 26th SCO Summit, hold bilateral meetings | Video

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and hold a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines. He was received at the airport by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. PM Modi arrived in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the 26th SCO Summit on August 31-September 1. A traditional Kyrgyz dance performance was also held at the airport to welcome the Prime Minister.  Before arriving in Bishkek, PM Modi concluded his two-day state visit…

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30

Aug

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Donald Trump’s son Barron keeps low profile amid death threats from Iran: ‘He doesn’t go out’

Washington: US President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has largely stayed out of public view and within a tight security bubble amid threats linked to Iran and a wider backdrop of political violence in the US. A report by the New York Post said the 20-year-old "doesn't go out", with people familiar with the Trump family describing him as increasingly reclusive. Barron recently completed his sophomore year at New York University and has spent much of the summer with his mother, first lady Melania Trump, at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. Why Barron Trump is keeping…

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30

Aug

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As Nepal floodwaters surged, one principal rang the school bell and saved 1,643 children

Kathmandu: When Rajendra Dawadi realised the floodwaters were moving towards his school, there was no time for a long evacuation plan. The 47-year-old principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal's Trishuli Valley rang the school bell, ordered teachers to get the children out and began making calls as fast as he could. Within minutes, 1,643 students were being moved away from the three-storey building. "He said the village was gone: taken by the river. He told me to run." Dawadi had received that warning from a friend at 9:20 am on Wednesday, The Times reported. What followed was a…

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30

Aug

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Six killed as ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

At least six people have been killed after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday (August 30), reports AP citing Turkish media reports. More than 172 people have been rescued, Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT news channel. The story is being updated. (With AP inputs)   Read all the Breaking News Live on indiatvnews.com and Get Latest English News & Updates from World

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30

Aug

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‘Recognise your real enemy’: Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for unity among Muslim countries

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday (August 30) called on Muslim countries in the region to unite against the United States and Israel in a written message marking six months since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Khamenei assumed Iran's top leadership shortly after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed at the beginning of the conflict on February 28. However, Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since taking office, and Iranian authorities have yet to release any video or audio recording of him. Enemy of Islam seeks to exploit racial, cultural, social differences  In a series…

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Aug

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India, Uzbekistan agree on long-term uranium supply framework, set USD 5 billion trade target

Tashkent: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to establish a long-term framework for uranium supply, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi making the announcement during delegation-level talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. The discussions also covered ways to deepen cooperation across energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, defence, technology and other sectors. The two countries also decided to elevate their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of USD 5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, up from the current trade volume of more than USD 1 billion. The uranium arrangement is significant as New Delhi has been…

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