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Indian Man's Quick Action Saves Tourist On Slippery Hill In Nepal, Wins Hearts
Viewers in the comments section praised the vlogger and other helpers for their prompt response and compassionate behaviour.
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1.94 Crores Meant For Bengaluru College Students Siphoned Off By 2 Staffers
Two women, working as assistant clerks at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and one of their boyfriens have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.94 crore that was allocated for student foreign travel grants.
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UK Police Arrest Three On Suspicion Of Helping Russian Spy Services
British police arrested on Thursday three people suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service, saying the investigation related to Russia, the latest allegation of spying activities on behalf of Moscow in Britain.
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Trump Cuts $9 Billion In Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting Funds Despite Democratic Opposition
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to rescind close to $9 billion in federal funding previously approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
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US Destroys 500 Tons Of Expired Food Aid, Assures Won't Affect Distribution
The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.
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How Trump Administration Used Shadowy Website To Target Activists For Deportation
The Trump administration had taken the assistance of an anonymously-run pro-Israel website for identifying pro-Palestine academics, in order to deport them, according to newly unsealed court documents. The website has been accused of doxxing.
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Governments Struggle To Evacuate Nationals From Iran, Israel Amid Conflict
Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
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After Trump's Ban, Hong Kong University Announces "Unconditional Offers" For Harvard Foreign Students
HKUST's offer comes after the Chinese government criticised the US government for stopping the enrollment of foreign students and student exchange programmes at Harvard University.
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Myanmar In Need Of Relief and Long Term Support After Quake: Thailand
Quake-stricken Myanmar is still in desperate need of medical assistance, field hospitals and shelters, Thailand's foreign minister said, stressing the importance of a coordinated regional relief effort and long-term support.
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USAID Official Warns Of "Preventable Deaths" From Donald Trump's Foreign Aid Block
Nicholas Enrich, USAID's acting assistant administrator for global health, in the seven-page memo shared with staff, said "political leadership" had made it impossible to deliver lifesaving humanitarian assistance around the world.
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India Seeks Iran's Assistance After 3 Nationals Go Missing
MEA Spokesperson stated that India has taken up the matter with both the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi and the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran, adding that the government is in touch with the families of the missing nationals.
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Donald Trump Pauses Foreign Assistance To Pakistan, Key Projects Hit: Report
The US has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday.
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Trump Administration Suspends All Foreign Aid, Orders Review
The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its foreign policy under the America First agenda.
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"In Our Common Interest To...": S Jaishankar To Maldives Foreign Minister
India today reminded Maldives that it has been a key provider of development assistance to the island nation and several projects funded by New Delhi have benefited the lives of thousands of people in the country.
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US Lawmakers Reject Proposal For $17.6 Billion Military Aid To Israel
US lawmakers voted Tuesday to reject a standalone Israel aid bill denounced by critics as a "cynical" bid to thwart a cross-party border security and foreign assistance package that would include cash for war-torn Ukraine.
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Indian Man's Quick Action Saves Tourist On Slippery Hill In Nepal, Wins Hearts
Viewers in the comments section praised the vlogger and other helpers for their prompt response and compassionate behaviour.
-
1.94 Crores Meant For Bengaluru College Students Siphoned Off By 2 Staffers
Two women, working as assistant clerks at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and one of their boyfriens have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.94 crore that was allocated for student foreign travel grants.
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UK Police Arrest Three On Suspicion Of Helping Russian Spy Services
British police arrested on Thursday three people suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service, saying the investigation related to Russia, the latest allegation of spying activities on behalf of Moscow in Britain.
-
Trump Cuts $9 Billion In Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting Funds Despite Democratic Opposition
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to rescind close to $9 billion in federal funding previously approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
-
US Destroys 500 Tons Of Expired Food Aid, Assures Won't Affect Distribution
The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired and that the move will not affect the distribution of similar assistance ahead.
-
How Trump Administration Used Shadowy Website To Target Activists For Deportation
The Trump administration had taken the assistance of an anonymously-run pro-Israel website for identifying pro-Palestine academics, in order to deport them, according to newly unsealed court documents. The website has been accused of doxxing.
-
Governments Struggle To Evacuate Nationals From Iran, Israel Amid Conflict
Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
-
After Trump's Ban, Hong Kong University Announces "Unconditional Offers" For Harvard Foreign Students
HKUST's offer comes after the Chinese government criticised the US government for stopping the enrollment of foreign students and student exchange programmes at Harvard University.
-
Myanmar In Need Of Relief and Long Term Support After Quake: Thailand
Quake-stricken Myanmar is still in desperate need of medical assistance, field hospitals and shelters, Thailand's foreign minister said, stressing the importance of a coordinated regional relief effort and long-term support.
-
USAID Official Warns Of "Preventable Deaths" From Donald Trump's Foreign Aid Block
Nicholas Enrich, USAID's acting assistant administrator for global health, in the seven-page memo shared with staff, said "political leadership" had made it impossible to deliver lifesaving humanitarian assistance around the world.
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India Seeks Iran's Assistance After 3 Nationals Go Missing
MEA Spokesperson stated that India has taken up the matter with both the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi and the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran, adding that the government is in touch with the families of the missing nationals.
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Donald Trump Pauses Foreign Assistance To Pakistan, Key Projects Hit: Report
The US has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday.
-
Trump Administration Suspends All Foreign Aid, Orders Review
The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its foreign policy under the America First agenda.
-
"In Our Common Interest To...": S Jaishankar To Maldives Foreign Minister
India today reminded Maldives that it has been a key provider of development assistance to the island nation and several projects funded by New Delhi have benefited the lives of thousands of people in the country.
-
US Lawmakers Reject Proposal For $17.6 Billion Military Aid To Israel
US lawmakers voted Tuesday to reject a standalone Israel aid bill denounced by critics as a "cynical" bid to thwart a cross-party border security and foreign assistance package that would include cash for war-torn Ukraine.
