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Canadian firefighters battle wildfire sweeping towards B.C. town

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Firefighters in western Canada on Monday battled a large wildfire just outside the largely-evacuated remote town of Fort Nelson in British Columbia, a local official said. Fort

IMF staff, Argentina agree loan review to help unlock $800 million

(Reuters) -Staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Argentine authorities have reached an agreement on the eighth review of the country's $44 billion extended fund facility arrangement, as

Chad opposition leader Masra files challenge against presidential election result

N'DJAMENA (Reuters) -Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra has lodged a legal appeal with the country's constitutional council to challenge the preliminary result of the Central African nation's May

“Historic decision taken to fulfil PM Modi’s vision…”: Union Minister Sonowal on Chabahar Port pact with Iran

Tehran , May 13 (ANI): Following the signing of Chabahar Port pact between India and Iran, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda...

Pak election body suspends 77 lawmakers elected on reserved seats

Islamabad, May 13 (PTI) Pakistan's top election body on Monday suspended 77 lawmakers who were elected on reserved seats amidst a legal and...

Inaugural Special Olympics Gulf Badminton competition concludes in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi , May 13 (ANI/WAM): The inaugural Special Olympics Gulf Badminton Competition - Abu Dhabi 2024, concluded with an awarding ceremony, held at...

UK police charges three men for assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service

London , May 13 (ANI): The UK police have charged three men for assisting Hong Kong's foreign intelligence service. The men who have been...

UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation with Slovenian Deputy PM, Foreign Minister

Dubai , May 13 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today welcomed Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran ahead of Cannes premiere

CANNES (Reuters) - Mohammad Rasoulof, a celebrated Iranian director whose latest film is competing in the Cannes Film Festival, has fled Iran after being sentenced to eight years in prison and

IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry

By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has opened discussions with Islamabad on a new loan programme, a Pakistan finance ministry statement said on Monday.

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Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?