International

August 14, 2023 3:03 PM

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Dubai Launches Indian Independence Day Celebrations With Vibrant Kickoff

The spirit of India's independence has ignited in Dubai as the city embarks on a series of vibrant events to celebrate the nation's freedom. This year, Dubai has taken the lead in kick-starting the Indian Independence Day festivities, uniting its diverse population and the thriving Indian ...

August 13, 2023 8:09 PM

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Death toll from mudslide in China's Xian rises to 21

The death toll from a mudslide in China’s northwestern city of Xian has risen to 21. The city's emergency management authority said, six people are still missing. China is grappling with unusually high summer rainfall. A video released by the official Xinhua news agency showed broken trees and ...

August 13, 2023 3:09 PM

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UAE Leads in Employing Indians Abroad, Reveals MOS V Muraleedharan

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured the top spot as the leading employer of Indian expatriates, with an impressive figure of 3.554 million Indians currently working within its borders,  V Muraleedharan, the Minister of State for External Affairs, disclosed this in the Lok Sabha.  Re...

August 13, 2023 11:42 AM

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Bangladesh: Counter-terrorism police arrests 10 Islamic extremists

In Bangladesh, counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested 10 Islamic extremists including six female operatives from the Moulvibazar District of Sylhet Division near the Tripura border. The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conducted an overn...

August 12, 2023 7:55 PM

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7 Killed in Nigeria mosque collapse

At least seven people have been killed when a mosque in the city of Zaria collapsed during prayers in Nigeria. Zaria Emirates council spokesman Abdullahi Kwarbai said, the incident occurred as hundreds of faithful observed afternoon prayers at the city's central mosque. Local med...

August 12, 2023 7:48 PM

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Hawaii wildfire death toll rises to 80

At least 80 people have died in wildfires on Hawaii's Maui island, making it the deadliest natural disaster in the USA's history. According to officials, there are fears the numbers will rise further, as hundreds are still uncontactable. Firefighters have been trying to contain fires ...