US lawmakers to visit South Korea next week

US lawmakers to visit South Korea next week

Washington, March 24 - A bipartisan US congressional delegation will visit Seoul next week for talks with South Korean officials, multiple sources said.

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Joe Biden, Donald Trump secure win in Louisiana Democratic and Republican primaries

Joe Biden, Donald Trump secure win in Louisiana Democratic and Republican primaries

Washington, March 23 - US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victory in the Louisiana Democratic and Republican primaries, local media said.

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South Korea: Healthcare standoff to deepen as med professors prepare to submit resignations

South Korea: Healthcare standoff to deepen as med professors prepare to submit resignations

Seoul, March 24 - The month-long confrontation between the South Korean government and doctors was feared to worsen further as medical school professors were to tender mass resignations and cut back on patient care starting March 25, while the government was to suspend

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Italy condemns Moscow terror attack, tightens security across country

Italy condemns Moscow terror attack, tightens security across country

Rome, March 24 - Italy has condemned the terror attack at a suburban Moscow concert hall and stepped up security at key transportation, cultural, and religious sites across the country.

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IPL commitments keep PCB’s foreign coach hunt in a fix

IPL commitments keep PCB’s foreign coach hunt in a fix

Islamabad, March 24 - Pakistan cricket team is forced to go into the five-match T20I series against New Zealand without a head coach, primarily because the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s efforts to hire a foreign coach are suffering consistent failures because many coaches

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Pakistan ‘seriously’ considering reviving trade with India: FM Ishaq Dar

Pakistan ‘seriously’ considering reviving trade with India: FM Ishaq Dar

London, March 24 - Pakistan's newly elected Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed "serious intent" of his government to reconsider trade relations with India, a move that would hold pivotal value in a change of policy and position since August 2019, when Islamabad

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Russia terror attack: Putin vows to punish attackers as he points at Ukraine

Russia terror attack: Putin vows to punish attackers as he points at Ukraine

Moscow, March 23 - Urging the international community to stand with Russia, President Vladimir Putin on Saturday pledged to punish the perpetrators of the dastardly attack that killed 143 people and injured several others in a concert hall near Moscow.

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Cross-border terror from Pak happening at ‘industry level’: EAM Jaishankar

Cross-border terror from Pak happening at ‘industry level’: EAM Jaishankar

Singapore, March 23 - Stating that the mood in "India is not to overlook terrorists", External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that it is "unfortunate" to deal with a neighbour like Pakistan that blatantly uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft.

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India calls German diplomat’s remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest ‘most unwarranted’

India calls German diplomat’s remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest ‘most unwarranted’

New Delhi, March 23 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday called the German Foreign Office Spokesperson's comments on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest "most unwarranted" and said that it sees them as interfering in the country's judicial process.

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India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

New Delhi, March 23 - India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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Pakistan President Zardari rakes up Kashmir issue

Pakistan President Zardari rakes up Kashmir issue

Islamabad, March 23 - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday raked up the Kashmir issue during his address on the country's Resolution Day and termed it as one of the reasons for instability in the region.

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India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

New Delhi, March 23 - India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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In a u-turn, pro-China Maldivian President calls India ‘closest ally’, seeks debt relief

In a u-turn, pro-China Maldivian President calls India ‘closest ally’, seeks debt relief

Male, March 23 - In an about-turn, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called India its "closest ally" and hoped it would provide debt relief to repay heavy loans that the successive governments in the island nation have taken from New Delhi.

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Princess of Wales receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer

Princess of Wales receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer

London, March 23 - The Princess of Wales has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy treatment.

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2 killed after shooting in New Orleans

2 killed after shooting in New Orleans

Houston, March 23 - Two people were killed and another two wounded in a shooting near an intersection on Friday afternoon in New Orleans, the largest city of the southern US state of Lousiana, authorities said.

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Death toll rises to over 60 in Moscow terror attack

Death toll rises to over 60 in Moscow terror attack

Moscow, March 23 - More than 60 people were killed in Friday's terrorist attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR) as quoted by media reports.

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China’s senior party official stresses steadfast ties with North Korea

China’s senior party official stresses steadfast ties with North Korea

Seoul, March 23 - China's senior party leader Wang Huning has stressed unwavering ties with North Korea despite changes in international situations, Pyongyang's official media outlet reported Saturday.

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Russian Embassy in New Delhi flies national flag half-mast after Moscow terror attack

Russian Embassy in New Delhi flies national flag half-mast after Moscow terror attack

New Delhi, March 23 - As a sign of mourning and grief, the Russian Embassy in India is flying its national flag at half-mast in New Delhi after a dastardly terror attack in Moscow left more than 60 people dead and several others

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PM Modi’s third visit to Bhutan witnessed many firsts

PM Modi’s third visit to Bhutan witnessed many firsts

New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third state visit to neighbouring Bhutan in 10 years -- where he was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival on Friday -- witnessed many firsts.

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PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Bhutan, calls it ‘beacon of hope’ for families

PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Bhutan, calls it ‘beacon of hope’ for families

Thimphu, March 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay, here.

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