Carrying forward PM Modi’s vision, over 7,000 historical diaspora documents digitised in Oman

Carrying forward PM Modi’s vision, over 7,000 historical diaspora documents digitised in Oman

New Delhi, May 28 - In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to strengthen diaspora connections and preserve shared heritage, the National Archives of India (NAI) said on Tuesday that it has, in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Muscat, concluded its

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8 killed as jeep falls into ravine in Pakistan

8 killed as jeep falls into ravine in Pakistan

Islamabad, May 28 - Eight members of a family were killed when their jeep fell into a ravine in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the police said.

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Germany sees largest number of naturalisations in over 20 years

Germany sees largest number of naturalisations in over 20 years

Frankfurt, May 28 - The number of people granted German citizenship reached the highest level last year since records began in 2000.

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Russia says NATO conducting nuclear strike drills near its border

Russia says NATO conducting nuclear strike drills near its border

Moscow, May 28 - NATO is practicing nuclear strikes against Russia, Army General Vladimir Kulishov, first deputy director of Russia's Federal Security Service and head of the Border Service, said on Tuesday.

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4 killed in landslides in Indonesia

4 killed in landslides in Indonesia

Jakarta, May 28 - At least four people have been killed after rain-triggered landslides hit the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua last week, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Bharat’s security prowess unsettles West-centric global security dynamics

Bharat’s security prowess unsettles West-centric global security dynamics

New Delhi, May 28 - Over the past year, India has found itself at the epicentre of Western allegations, coupled with old friend camaraderie with Pakistani generals accusing Indian officials of undermining the sovereignties of nations by purportedly engaging in the termination of

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5 electrocuted to death in Bangladesh during Cyclone Remal

5 electrocuted to death in Bangladesh during Cyclone Remal

Dhaka, May 28 - At least four people have been killed in separate electrocution accidents in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, due to heavy rain and gusty winds caused by Cyclone Remal.

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India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

New Delhi, May 28 - India on Tuesday announced an immediate relief assistance of US$ 1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea which was devastated by a massive landslide on May 24.

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Ukrainian President to sign security pact with Belgium

Ukrainian President to sign security pact with Belgium

Brussels, May 28 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sign a security pact with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Tuesday, the government in Brussels has said.

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Ghalibaf re-elected Speaker of Iranian Parliament

Ghalibaf re-elected Speaker of Iranian Parliament

Tehran, May 28 - The former general and current Iranian Parliamentary Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has been re-elected to head the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

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Drone attack by pro-Iranian militias from Iraq on Israel

Drone attack by pro-Iranian militias from Iraq on Israel

Tel Aviv, May 28 - Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have reportedly attacked the port city of Eilat in southern Israel with drones.

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Thousands evacuated from still-active landslide in Papua New Guinea

Thousands evacuated from still-active landslide in Papua New Guinea

Sydney, May 28 - Thousands of residents are being evacuated from the still-active massive landslide in Papua New Guinea's remote Enga province on Tuesday after parts of a mountain collapsed, burying over 2,000 people.

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New Zealand calls for ‘cool heads’ as New Caledonia flights wind up

New Zealand calls for ‘cool heads’ as New Caledonia flights wind up

Wellington, May 28 - New Zealand has finished evacuating tourists from New Caledonia, as France lifted a state of emergency in the overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.

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EU defence ministers to discuss Ukraine aid, arms industry

EU defence ministers to discuss Ukraine aid, arms industry

Brussels, May 28 - European Union defence ministers will meet in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss military aid to Ukraine, as well as efforts to strengthen Europe's defence industry.

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Nuclear envoys of South Korea, US, Japan condemn North Korean spy satellite launch attempt

Nuclear envoys of South Korea, US, Japan condemn North Korean spy satellite launch attempt

Seoul, May 28 - Nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US and Japan on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea's latest attempt to launch a military spy satellite, casting it as a blatant violation of UN resolutions and a serious threat to peace.

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South Korea, UAE discuss enhancing bilateral economic ties

South Korea, UAE discuss enhancing bilateral economic ties

Seoul, May 28 - Business leaders of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation and develop business partnerships in new industries, such as clean energy and ICT, a major business lobby here said.

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Nikki Haley blames Iran, China & Russia for Oct 7 Hamas attack in Israel

Nikki Haley blames Iran, China & Russia for Oct 7 Hamas attack in Israel

Tel Aviv, May 28 - Republican party leader and former US envoy to the United Nations, Nikki Haley has blamed Iran, China and Russia for the October 7 attack in southern Israel in which 1,200 people were brutally killed and 250 taken as

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Mideast countries, EU condemn Israel’s strikes on Rafah camp

Mideast countries, EU condemn Israel’s strikes on Rafah camp

Cairo, May 28 - Countries in the Middle East and the European Union have condemned Israel's airstrike on tents housing displaced civilians in northwestern Rafah of the Gaza Strip, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians and injuries to

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UAE President to make state visit to S. Korea

UAE President to make state visit to S. Korea

Seoul, May 28 - United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will make a state visit to South Korea on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand cooperation in energy, defence and other areas.

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Australia, NZ pledge millions to Papua New Guinea after deadly landslide

Australia, NZ pledge millions to Papua New Guinea after deadly landslide

Wellington, May 28 - Australia and New Zealand have pledged millions of dollars of aid to Papua New Guinea in the wake of a deadly landslide.

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