Houthis claim launching missile attacks at US commercial vessels, navy warships

Houthis claim launching missile attacks at US commercial vessels, navy warships

Sanaa, Jan 25 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group said it hit an American warship on Wednesday in the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandab strait, according to a video statement from the group's spokesman.

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Russia calls for emergency UNSC meeting after downing of plane

Russia calls for emergency UNSC meeting after downing of plane

United Nations, Jan 25 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russia has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) after the downing of a Russian plane carrying captured Ukrainian soldiers.

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US urges N.Korea to refrain from ‘threatening’ activity after cruise missile launches

US urges N.Korea to refrain from ‘threatening’ activity after cruise missile launches

Washington, Jan 25 - The US has called on North Korea to refrain from further "threatening" activity and return to dialogue after Pyongyang fired several cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea, the latest in a series of its weapons tests that heightened tensions

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EU forms port alliance to fight drug trafficking

EU forms port alliance to fight drug trafficking

Brussels, Jan 25 - The European Commission has launched the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership, aimed at bringing all stakeholders together to protect ports from drug trafficking and criminal infiltration.

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Adani Group to invest in various public sectors of Nepal: Minister

Adani Group to invest in various public sectors of Nepal: Minister

Kathmandu, Jan 24 - Nepal Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat has said that Adani Group will invest in various public sectors in Nepal including airports and energy sector.

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3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

3 Indians win UK’s prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

London, Jan 24 - Three Indian scientists are among the nine recipients of this year's Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for their pioneering work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences.

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Opposition blames ‘incompetent’ Canadian PM for causing immigration ‘mess’

Opposition blames ‘incompetent’ Canadian PM for causing immigration ‘mess’

Toronto, Jan 23 - Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for making a 'mess' of the country's immigration system, just as Ottawa moved to cap new study permits for international students starting this year.

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‘This race is far from over’: Nikki Haley after New Hampshire loss

‘This race is far from over’: Nikki Haley after New Hampshire loss

Washington, Jan 24 - Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the race for White House 2024 was "far from over" after her former boss Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, solidifying his position as GOP's likely nominee.

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‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’

‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’

United Nations, Jan 24 - The spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict to “the vicinity of India” with attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels has an impact on India’s economic interests, according to Deputy Permanent Representative R. Ravindra.

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‘Will you marry me?’ Trump supporter asks Nikki Haley

‘Will you marry me?’ Trump supporter asks Nikki Haley

New York, Jan 24 - A marriage proposal was thrown at Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley by rival Donald Trump's supporter as she addressed a rally in the US state of Hampshire.

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Israel-Hamas war: Mediatory talks on for a two-month-long ceasefire to release hostages

Israel-Hamas war: Mediatory talks on for a two-month-long ceasefire to release hostages

Tel Aviv, Jan 24 - Hectic parleys are on in Doha, Cairo and Washington for a two-month-long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages.

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Trump projected to win New Hampshire Republican primary

Trump projected to win New Hampshire Republican primary

Washington, Jan 24 - Former US President Donald Trump has been projected by multiple media outlets on Tuesday night to have defeated former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire Republican primary.

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Canada announces new military donations for Ukraine

Canada announces new military donations for Ukraine

Ottawa, Jan 24 - Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair has announced new military donations for Ukraine.

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Turkish Parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Turkish Parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Ankara, Jan 24 - Turkish lawmakers have approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO.

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UN chief warns of spillover of war in Gaza

UN chief warns of spillover of war in Gaza

United Nations, Jan 24 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the spillover risks of the war in Gaza.

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Yemen’s Houthis ask UN staff from US, UK to leave in 1 month

Yemen’s Houthis ask UN staff from US, UK to leave in 1 month

Sanaa, Jan 24 - Yemen's Houthi group has reportedly asked UN workers from the US and the UK to leave the areas under its control in a month

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Chinese stocks have lost $6 trillion in 3 years

Chinese stocks have lost $6 trillion in 3 years

Hong Kong, Jan 23 - Over the past three years, about $6 trillion -- equivalent to roughly twice Britain’s annual economic output -- has been wiped off the value of Chinese and Hong Kong stocks, a media report said.

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Can Nikki Haley give Trump a run for his money in one-of-a-kind NH primary?

Can Nikki Haley give Trump a run for his money in one-of-a-kind NH primary?

New Hampshire, Jan 23 - Tensions run high in the camp of ex South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who is putting all her efforts and hopes on moderate conservatives and independents to vote for her in the first in the nation primary ballot

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Canada sets two-year cap on international student permits

Canada sets two-year cap on international student permits

Toronto, Jan 23 - The Canadian government has announced a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, which is expected to result in approximately 3,60,000 approved study permits this year -- a 35 per cent reduction from 2023.

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Japan’s bullet train service partly suspended

Japan’s bullet train service partly suspended

Tokyo, Jan 23 - Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and stations in central and eastern Japan have been suspended on Tuesday, local media reported.

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