Simon Harris set to become Ireland’s new Prime Minister

Simon Harris set to become Ireland’s new Prime Minister

London, March 25 - Simon Harris is set to become Ireland's new Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, after he was confirmed as the new leader of the governing Fine Gael party.

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France raises terror alert to highest after Moscow attack

France raises terror alert to highest after Moscow attack

Paris, March 25 - The French government has decided to raise the national security alert system Vigipirate to its highest level to deal with the potential threat the country is facing after Friday's deadly terrorist attack in Russia's capital Moscow.

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Pakistan preparing to send back nearly 1 million Afghans in repatriation drive

Pakistan preparing to send back nearly 1 million Afghans in repatriation drive

Islamabad, March 25 - Pakistan has started preparations to launch the second phase of its repatriation drive to send nearly one million Afghans back to their homeland, the media reported.

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In breakthrough, UNSC calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire after US withholds veto

In breakthrough, UNSC calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire after US withholds veto

United Nations, March 25 - In a breakthrough, the UN Security Council on Monday called for an immediate unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, overcoming the intense polarisation after the United States agreed to abstain on the resolution in a sign of its fraying ties

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Moscow terror attack committed by radical Islamists, but many questions remain: Putin

Moscow terror attack committed by radical Islamists, but many questions remain: Putin

Moscow, March 26 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the deadly terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in suburban Moscow was carried out by radical Islamists, but many questions still remain.

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New York appeals court slashes bond in Trump business fraud case

New York appeals court slashes bond in Trump business fraud case

New York, March 26 - An appeals court in New York has cut the bond in US former President Donald Trump's business fraud case by more than half and granted a ten-day period for coming up with the smaller bond.

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US ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu scrapping Israeli delegation’s visit to Washington

US ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu scrapping Israeli delegation’s visit to Washington

Washington, March 26 - The White House has said that it was "perplexed" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel a planned visit to Washington by a delegation comprising senior Israeli officials.

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EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore’s top leadership, conveys PM Modi’s greetings

EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore’s top leadership, conveys PM Modi’s greetings

Singapore, March 25 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met top leaders of Singapore and valued their support for the strategic partnership as he conveyed personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to them.

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Card spending in S.Korea slow in 2023 amid slump in private spending: Report

Card spending in S.Korea slow in 2023 amid slump in private spending: Report

Seoul, March 25 - Daily card spending in South Korea gained 6.2 per cent last year, but its growth slowed from the previous year amid a slump in domestic demand, central bank data showed on Monday.

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Will eliminate Yahya Sinwar at any cost, says Israel PM

Will eliminate Yahya Sinwar at any cost, says Israel PM

Tel Aviv, March 25 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "will be killed at any cost".

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N.Korean official calls for boosting ties with China

N.Korean official calls for boosting ties with China

Seoul, March 25 - A senior North Korean official has called for further strengthening ties with China, state media said on Monday.

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‘Long-term IMF bailout plan would be an economic disaster for Pakistan’

‘Long-term IMF bailout plan would be an economic disaster for Pakistan’

Islamabad, March 24 - Pakistan’s crippling economy is in emergency need of another bailout plan from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) through its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to save it from a suspected meltdown. However, an economic expert is wary of entering into

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Death toll in Russia terror attack rises to 133

Death toll in Russia terror attack rises to 133

Moscow, March 24 - The death toll in the terror attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall has risen to 133, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said on Sunday.

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South Korea-built nuclear reactor connected to UAE power grid

South Korea-built nuclear reactor connected to UAE power grid

Seoul, March 24 - The fourth unit of the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation's power transmission grid, South Korea's state-run utility company said on Sunday.

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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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