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Xi warns against attempts to foment new ‘Cold War’;
In a veiled criticism of the US, Xi called for opposing hegemonism and power politics and making the system of global governance fairer and more equitable.
Masked assailants attack journalist, lawyer in Russia’s Chechnya province
Speaking from a hospital bed in a video, Milashina said the attack looked like a “classic abduction.”
Cash-strapped Pakistan explores external financing options after IMF deal
The government is also considering listing and trading government securities through the stock exchange to support investor outreach.
Canada’s first turbaned Sikh police officer appointed chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of…
Baltej Singh Dhillon had a distinguished career as a police officer for more than three decades, working in critical investigations, including the 1985 Kanishka Air India bombing task force.
Putin will speak with leaders of China and India in his first summit since Wagner insurrection
This year’s event is hosted by India, which became a member in 2017. It’s the latest avenue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to showcase the country’s growing global clout.
Virtual SCO Summit chaired by India likely to be wrapped up in two hours
The summit that is being organised under India’s chairmanship will now be more like a conference where leaders won't be able to have bilaterals on the sidelines – like in Samarkand last September.
Sweden govt condemns ‘Islamophobic’ Koran burning: ministry
The body met at its headquarters to respond to Wednesday's incident in which an Iraqi citizen living in Sweden, Salwan Momika, 37, stomped on the Islamic holy book and set several pages on fire.
Grandmother of French teen shot dead by police officer pleads with rioters to stop
PARIS: The grandmother of the French teenager shot dead by police during a traffic stop pleaded on Sunday with rioters to stop as the nation faced a sixth straight night of unrest, while authorities expressed outrage by the targeting of a…
At least 4 Afghan citizens killed in gunfire at Iran border
Similar gunfire and cross-border shelling have occurred in the past, killing a number of Afghan residents.
Every farmer getting benefit of Rs 50k per year; that’s ‘Modi’s guarantee’,…
Modi listed benefits provided to farmers mainly in the form of fertiliser subsidies, foodgrains procurement and PM-KISAN.
Today’s Motto: : ‘Fear of failure keeps us at the same place in life’.
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
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1850 - The first U.S. patent for a gas mask with a self-contained breathing apparatus was issued for a "respiring apparatus."
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Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro is barred from running for office until 2030
The decision upends the 68-year-old’s political future and likely erases any chance for him to regain power.
Satellite photos, reports suggest Belarus building army camp for Wagner fighters
The images provided by Planet Labs PLC suggest that dozens of tents were erected within the past two weeks at a former military base outside Osipovichi.
July 1 effective date of HDFC merger
The merger of HDFC Bank and HDFC will catapult the new entity into the league of global banking giants.
Macron shelves Germany state visit over France riots crisis
The crisis is a hugely unwelcome development for Macron, who was looking forward to pressing on with his second mandate after seeing off protests that erupted in January over raising the pensions age.
US rejoins UNESCO, reversing Trump withdrawal
Donald Trump announced in 2017 that he was pulling the United States out of UNESCO, alongside Israel, accusing the body of bias against the Jewish state, a decision that took effect in 2018.
Finnish minister resigns over pro-Nazi remarks
The resignation came just two days after Junnila, 41, survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on the issue, garnering 95 votes in favour and 86 against.
Iran to join Shanghai alliance with China, Russia next week: Russian Foreign Minister
Iran has intensified its diplomacy with friends and foes alike in recent months, seeking to reduce its isolation, improve its economy, and project strength.
SonyLIV announces premiere dates for ‘Hawa’, ‘College Romance 4’
The teenage drama series "College Romance" will arrive on SonyLIV for one last time on July 14. The series is directed by Ashutosh Pankaj.
Thousands protest in Iraq for second day over burning of Quran in Sweden
The protests came a day after hundreds of protesters briefly stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad.
