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Iran Says Used Same Number Of Bombs As US: A Hint At De-escalation?
Iran has attacked United States Air Force bases in Qatar with 'the same number of bombs the US used in attacking' its nuclear facilities, the West Asian country said late Monday, in a statement seen as a signal it is willing to not escalate matters.
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Explained: Iran, Israel Were Once 'Friends'. This Led To Their Break-Up
The Iran-Israel attacks also marked the latest military escalation in the West Asia region since the latter's strikes on Gaza - the result of Hamas' October 7 terror attacks - began in 2023 and expanded to Lebanon, Iran, Syria.
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"Not Their Choice": Mamata Banerjee vs BJP On Naming MPs In Global Outreach
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the Centre, which named her party's MP in the all-party delegations to tour different countries to campaign against terrorism, cannot decide the member's name on its own.
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Gujarat Titans Suffer Big 'Rs 15.75 Crore Buy' Setback For IPL 2025 Playoffs
Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans' last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies.
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Mamata Banerjee's 'Jai Hind' Post After Operation Sindoor Sparks Reactions
A reaction hailing India posted by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on X, presumably on 'Operation Sindoor' that the country launched against Pakistan, attracted snide comments from people on Wednesday morning.
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India To Host West Indies For Tests In October, South Africa Home Series In November
India will host the West Indies after 12 years in a two-match Test series in October while South Africa will arrive in the country for an all-format tour in November.
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India Bans Two Addictive Opioids Amid Misuse In West Africa
The drugs were being illegally exported to West African countries by Mumbai-based Aveo Pharmaceuticals
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Scientists Warn Of Climate Threat To Chocolate
Climate change drove weeks of crop-withering temperatures last year in the West African countries that underpin the world's chocolate supply, hitting harvests and likely further stoking record prices, researchers said Wednesday.
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc
Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on Wednesday after more than a year of diplomatic tensions.
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In Saif Ali Khan Attack Case, Mumbai Cops' Probe Leads to Woman
A probe into actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing has led Mumbai Police to question a woman in West Bengal for allegedly providing a SIM card to the Bangladeshi national who entered the country illegally and has been arrested for the attack.
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1st Time Since 1952, Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali Breaks All-Time Record With Hat-trick. Video
Pakistan spinner Noman Ali made history for his nation, becoming the first spinner from the country to claim a Test hat-trick.
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S Jaishankar On India's Potential Role In Ending Global Conflicts
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underlined India's potential role in ending global conflicts, saying that it is one of the few countries that is in a position to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine, and with Israel and Iran.
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Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.
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Why China Has Increased Visa-Free Travel For US Citizens, Others From West
China has been easing its visa policies in recent months to bring back international visitors. The country has also waived visa requirements for passport holders from 38 countries, allowing them to stay in China for up to 30 days.
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Sweden Says Won't Be Intimidated By Putin's Warning To West
Sweden will not be intimidated by Russia's provocations, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Friday after President Vladimir Putin hinted at strikes on Western countries supplying weapons to Ukraine.
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Iran Says Used Same Number Of Bombs As US: A Hint At De-escalation?
Iran has attacked United States Air Force bases in Qatar with 'the same number of bombs the US used in attacking' its nuclear facilities, the West Asian country said late Monday, in a statement seen as a signal it is willing to not escalate matters.
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Explained: Iran, Israel Were Once 'Friends'. This Led To Their Break-Up
The Iran-Israel attacks also marked the latest military escalation in the West Asia region since the latter's strikes on Gaza - the result of Hamas' October 7 terror attacks - began in 2023 and expanded to Lebanon, Iran, Syria.
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"Not Their Choice": Mamata Banerjee vs BJP On Naming MPs In Global Outreach
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the Centre, which named her party's MP in the all-party delegations to tour different countries to campaign against terrorism, cannot decide the member's name on its own.
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Gujarat Titans Suffer Big 'Rs 15.75 Crore Buy' Setback For IPL 2025 Playoffs
Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans' last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies.
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Mamata Banerjee's 'Jai Hind' Post After Operation Sindoor Sparks Reactions
A reaction hailing India posted by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on X, presumably on 'Operation Sindoor' that the country launched against Pakistan, attracted snide comments from people on Wednesday morning.
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India To Host West Indies For Tests In October, South Africa Home Series In November
India will host the West Indies after 12 years in a two-match Test series in October while South Africa will arrive in the country for an all-format tour in November.
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India Bans Two Addictive Opioids Amid Misuse In West Africa
The drugs were being illegally exported to West African countries by Mumbai-based Aveo Pharmaceuticals
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Scientists Warn Of Climate Threat To Chocolate
Climate change drove weeks of crop-withering temperatures last year in the West African countries that underpin the world's chocolate supply, hitting harvests and likely further stoking record prices, researchers said Wednesday.
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc
Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on Wednesday after more than a year of diplomatic tensions.
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In Saif Ali Khan Attack Case, Mumbai Cops' Probe Leads to Woman
A probe into actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing has led Mumbai Police to question a woman in West Bengal for allegedly providing a SIM card to the Bangladeshi national who entered the country illegally and has been arrested for the attack.
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1st Time Since 1952, Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali Breaks All-Time Record With Hat-trick. Video
Pakistan spinner Noman Ali made history for his nation, becoming the first spinner from the country to claim a Test hat-trick.
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S Jaishankar On India's Potential Role In Ending Global Conflicts
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underlined India's potential role in ending global conflicts, saying that it is one of the few countries that is in a position to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine, and with Israel and Iran.
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Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.
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Why China Has Increased Visa-Free Travel For US Citizens, Others From West
China has been easing its visa policies in recent months to bring back international visitors. The country has also waived visa requirements for passport holders from 38 countries, allowing them to stay in China for up to 30 days.
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Sweden Says Won't Be Intimidated By Putin's Warning To West
Sweden will not be intimidated by Russia's provocations, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Friday after President Vladimir Putin hinted at strikes on Western countries supplying weapons to Ukraine.
