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Aug

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Indian-flagged vessel sinks after attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast; MEA condemns strike

New Delhi: An India-flagged cargo vessel capsized and sank after being hit by a projectile near the Yemeni coast on Tuesday ( August 4), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. All 14 crew members aboard, including 13 Indian seafarers, were safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought to the Port of Mokha. MEA condemns attack  Condemning the attack on the commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, the MEA said that the Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities for the safety and security of the crew. "We condemn the attack…

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Aug

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3 people killed in shooting at Idaho fast food restaurant, gunman among dead

New Delhi:  A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon left 3 people dead and several others injured, police said. Authorities confirmed that the suspected gunman was also among the dead, while investigators continued working to establish the shooter's identity and motive. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said the immediate threat to the public had ended but declined to confirm the exact number of fatalities and injuries as officials were still notifying victims' families. Police say threat to community is over Addressing a press conference, Hicks described the incident as "a very chaotic…

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04

Aug

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‘Iran has never faced a President like Trump’: Marco Rubio praises US leader’s decisive approach

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump's approach towards Iran, saying the Iranian regime has never encountered an American president who acts with such decisiveness. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Rubio said the Trump administration had adopted a markedly different strategy towards the Islamic Republic, arguing that Tehran could no longer rely on its traditional tactics to avoid consequences. Iranian regime has never faced a president like Trump: Rubio "I don't think the Iranian regime has ever faced a President like Trump, which is somebody that actually takes action," Rubio said. "They got used…

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04

Aug

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At least 5 dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia’s Madura Island

New Delhi: At least five people lost their after a ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while it was at sea off the Madura Island of Indonesia on Sunday, said officials.  A massive search operation was launched, with officials rescuing around 225 people. The search continues as 41 others remain missing, though. "Based on preliminary reports from the field, passengers are waiting to be evacuated by the vessels in the vicinity of the incident site," Muhammad Masyhud, a senior official at the Ministry of Transportation, said in a statement. "The safety of passengers and crew is our top priority. We…

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04

Aug

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s body among five recovered in horror Broad Peak avalanche tragedy

New Delhi: The body of renowned Nirmal Purja was found on Sunday, three days after he and his team were swept away in a horror avalanche on Broad Peak, the mountain located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan. Purja's body was found at an altitude of around 5,700 metres, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said. It added that five of the 10 bodies have been recovered from the horror avalanche tragedy, while efforts to find the other five are underway. "The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja 'Nims Dai' at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also…

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04

Aug

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Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to make first public appearance since ouster on August 5

New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance since her ouster in New Delhi on August 5. 78-year-old Hasina has been living exile in the national capital after fleeing Bangladesh two years ago following a students' uprising that led to the fall of her government. Hasina, who heads the Awami League, will appear virtually in an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club, South Asia. The event will be held at the Sir Mark Tully Auditorium at the AB-19 Mathura Road in Delhi from 6 pm to 7.30 pm. His son Sajeeb Wazeed Joy…

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04

Aug

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Over 30 members killed by ‘unknown gunmen’ in past 3-4 years: Lashkar terrorist’s big admission

Islamabad: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives has admitted that the terror group's over 30 members were killed by "unknown gunmen", a term widely used for operatives of Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), in Pakistan in the past three to four years. Most of the killings were reported in Rawalakot, Rawalpindi, Karachi, and other areas. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Lashkar's top commander Rizwan Hanif blamed the Indian intelligence agencies for the killings. Hanif, who was using offensive language, said the terror group was unable to identify those behind the attacks, describing them as 'mysterious'. India TV…

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04

Aug

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25 US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs on 59 countries; what it means for India

Washington: A coalition of twenty-five Democratic-led US states filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration over latest global tariffs on 60 countries, including India. The US President last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries including India and the European Union as part of a global crackdown on goods produced using forced labour.. "After losing at the Supreme Court, the administration is once again trying to illegally raise taxes on families and businesses with a new round of tariffs," said New York Attorney General Letitia James, as reported by news agency AP.  The US federal court earlier struck down…

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Aug

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US forces advised to hit Iran in ‘creative’ ways as Trump fires decapitation warning | Updates

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were continuing despite Tehran denying any ongoing talks, describing the current diplomatic effort as the Islamic Republic's "last chance" to reach an agreement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had agreed to continue pursuing talks at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other regional partners. Although Iran's foreign ministry rejected claims that negotiations with Washington were taking place, Trump insisted discussions were underway. "We are talking right now," Trump said, adding, "This is a last chance for them to sign…

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03

Aug

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Trump confirms peace talks with Iran expected to commence today: ‘Not looking to kill people’

Washington: In a most significant development, US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran, expected to commence on Monday. While addressing the reporters on board Air Force One, Trump confirmed that discussion channels were active. He stated that he is talking to them [the Iranians] in the form of a negotiation; it begins on Monday afternoon, and we'll see how it goes. He added that he is not looking to kill people, because a lot of people die; he doesn’t want that. Trump holds off ordering American forces to carry out fresh strikes in Iran Amid ongoing conflict in the…

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