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May 17, 2025 1:56 PM May 17, 2025 1:56 PM

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Ukraine rallies support from allies after ceasefire talks with Russia Falter

Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their first direct talks in three years.   According to Ukrainian President's spokesperson, as soon as the talks ended, the President held a phone call with Trump and the leaders of France, G...

May 17, 2025 12:12 PM May 17, 2025 12:12 PM

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India offered to remove all tariffs on American goods: US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India offered to remove all tariffs on American goods. Mr Trump, however, added that he was in no rush to finalise a trade deal despite the apparent breakthrough. In an interview, Donald Trump said he is not planning to make deals with everybody.   &nb...

May 17, 2025 8:37 AM May 17, 2025 8:37 AM

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IIFT announces establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marks a key step in expanding IIFT’s global presence and strengthening India’s engagement in international business education.   Commerce and Industry M...

May 17, 2025 8:42 AM May 17, 2025 8:42 AM

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US court sentences Salman Rushdie’s attacker Hadi Matar to 25 years in prison

An American-Lebanese man, Hadi Matar has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2022 knife attack on author Salman Rushdie at a cultural event in New York.   Convicted of attempted murder and assault, 27-year old Matar received the maximum sentence for the attack, which left Mr Rushdie bl...

May 16, 2025 8:58 PM May 16, 2025 8:58 PM

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Belgium Scraps Nuclear Phaseout, Citing Energy and Strategic Needs

Belgium's Parliament has voted to drop the country's planned nuclear phaseout. The motion was passed with 102 votes in favor, eight against and 31 abstentions. Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet of the centre-right Reformist Movement party said, This is not just an energy reform; it is a decisive step fo...

May 16, 2025 9:30 PM May 16, 2025 9:30 PM

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Russia and Ukraine Agree on Largest Prisoner Swap in Over Three Years

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to carry out the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the onset of the conflict between the two countries.   The decision was taken during the peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the Dolmabahce Palace in Turkish city of Istanbul today. It marks t...

May 16, 2025 5:48 PM May 16, 2025 5:48 PM

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Ireland Voices Concern Over Crackdown on Activists in Balochistan

The Irish government has expressed deep concern over the increasing crackdown on civil society activists in Balochistan province of Pakistan and reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the human rights situation in the region. In response to a parliamentary question, Ireland's Minister for Foreign A...

May 16, 2025 4:57 PM May 16, 2025 4:57 PM

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Lassa Fever Outbreak Kills 138 in Nigeria, 18 States Affected

In Nigeria, the death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Africa's most populous country has reached 138 since the beginning of this year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said 717 confirmed cases have been recorded so far. With this, the case fatality rate has risen to...

May 16, 2025 12:10 PM May 16, 2025 12:10 PM

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UAE, US Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi to boost partnership

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed US President Donald Trump to Abu Dhabi on Thursday for high-level talks aimed at enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations. The discussions, held at Qasr Al Watan during President Trump’s state visit to the UAE, focused on s...