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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,153
International —7 July, 2024 20:44
The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 38,153, the Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on…
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Ambani's grand wedding for his son
In March, Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day…
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Indian preacher at centre of stampede disaster 'distressed'
An Indian preacher whose latest sermon ended in a deadly stampede…


Reformist Massoud elected Iran's president
Reformist Massoud Pezeshkian has been elected Iran's new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili. The vote was declared in Dr Pezeshkian's favour after he secured…
Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win
Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet after Labour's landslide election win, making Rachel Reeves the UK's first female chancellor. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is also among…

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza transferred to prison hospital
Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a prison hospital and his lawyers have been denied access to him for two days, his wife said on Friday, raising concerns…

UK election: What's happened and what comes next?
Sir Keir Starmer is the UK's new prime minister, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide general election victory. The Conservative Party suffered a huge collapse after…

Biden faces donor pressure as he digs in on re-election bid
President Joe Biden is facing pressure from some major Democratic donors as he faces a critical few days in his campaign for re-election. A number of donors are publicly warning they…

Labour's victory in UK election: reactions
Keir Starmer will Friday become Britain's new prime minister, after his centre-left opposition Labour party swept to a landslide general election victory. Rishi Sunak has conceded…
UK tourists warned to 'remain vigilant' on Bangladesh travel
UK tourists heading to Bangladesh have been warned to 'remain vigilant' while abroad. The Foreign Office has said that terrorist attacks could take place in Bangladesh. Brits should…
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Modi to visit Russia next week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from July 8 and 9, the Kremlin said Thursday, in his first trip to the country since Moscow launched its military offensive in Ukraine. Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss "prospects for further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as relevant issues on the international and regional agenda," it said in a statement.
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Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surges past 38,000
The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that the Palestinian death toll from nearly nine months of war has surged past 38,000. The ministry said that in the last…
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Israel weighs Hamas' response to Gaza cease-fire proposal
Israel's Cabinet was set to convene Thursday to discuss Hamas' latest response to a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the…

India and China discuss 'mutual respect' in bilateral ties
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan.…

Jaishankar meets Lavrov; Putin holds talks with Sharif
Ahead of the prime minister’s visit to Moscow next week, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart at summit in Kazakhstan. Russian President…

Biden to stay in presidential race
United States President Joe Biden has pledged to stay in the presidential race, despite media reports he was assessing an exit following a dismal debate showing against his…
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Heavy fighting rocks Gaza as thousands on the move again
Israeli forces bombed and battled Hamas in Gaza City on Wednesday as tens of thousands of Palestinians scrambled for a safe haven after the army issued an evacuation order for a vast…