New York-bound flight cancelled after passenger spots missing screws on plane’s wing

New York-bound flight cancelled after passenger spots missing screws on plane’s wing

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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US, Britain launch airstrikes against Houthi camps in Yemen

US, Britain launch airstrikes against Houthi camps in Yemen

Sanaa, Jan 23 - The US-British coalition struck Houthi camps in Yemen's capital and other provinces at midnight, the media reported on Tuesday.

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Singapore’s top 3 ministers accused of graft in 2023 — all of Indian-origin

Singapore’s top 3 ministers accused of graft in 2023 — all of Indian-origin

New Delhi, Jan 23 - Lauded as the least corrupt country in Asia, Singapore saw three Indian-origin Ministers face graft charges in the year 2023 alone -- the same year an economist of Indian descent took over the reins of the city-state as

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Iraqi PM stresses determination to end US-led coalition’s presence

Iraqi PM stresses determination to end US-led coalition’s presence

Baghdad, Jan 23 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has said that any attack on Iraqi soil violates its sovereignty, stressing the country's determination to end the presence of the US-led coalition.

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Storm Isha causes mass power cuts, travel disruption in UK

Storm Isha causes mass power cuts, travel disruption in UK

London, Jan 23 - Tens of thousands of homes were left in blackouts and trains were cancelled on Monday as Storm Isha brought gusts and heavy rainfall across the UK.

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Sydney Airport sees strong monthly passenger traffic in Dec 2023

Sydney Airport sees strong monthly passenger traffic in Dec 2023

Sydney, Jan 23 - Sydney Airport saw 3.58 million passengers passing through the terminals in December 2023, up 15.8 per cent from the passenger traffic in same month of 2022, said an airport report.

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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile strike on US military cargo ship in Gulf of Aden

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile strike on US military cargo ship in Gulf of Aden

Sanaa, Jan 23 - Yemen's Houthi group said it has carried out a strike on an American military cargo ship, OCEAN JAZZ, in the Gulf of Aden, claiming to have used sea-based missiles.

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Consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya creation of ‘New Divine India’, says US media

Consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya creation of ‘New Divine India’, says US media

Washington, Jan 22 - The consecration of the Ram Mandir in Lord Ram's birthplace Ayodhya, a religious town in Uttar Pradesh, was termed the realisation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream to create what he called a "New India" as per reports in

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Pakistan, Iran to restore full diplomatic relations

Pakistan, Iran to restore full diplomatic relations

Islamabad, Jan 22 - Days after Pakistan and Iran were on the verge of a major conflict, the two countries decided on Monday to restore full diplomatic relations with the return of ambassadors to their respective capitals later this week, a medis report

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Not easy to bring Pakistan back on track: Nawaz Sharif

Not easy to bring Pakistan back on track: Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad, Jan 22 - With around two weeks left for the upcoming February 8 polls, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif lamented on Monday that it would not be an easy task to bring Pakistan back on track, according to a media

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World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Canada Unveil Ambitious Grand Mandir Tour Across North America

World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Canada Unveil Ambitious Grand Mandir Tour Across North America

By: Vandana Jhingan In a groundbreaking initiative, the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Canada are set to combine their efforts for an extraordinary journey, physically reaching every registered Mandir across the United States and Canada. The epic

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Meta to let EU users unlink their Instagram, Facebook, Messenger accounts

Meta to let EU users unlink their Instagram, Facebook, Messenger accounts

London, Jan 22 - To comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union (EU), Meta on Monday announced that the users will be able to unlink their Instagram and Facebook accounts as well as other services.

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Thousands march in Brussels for Gaza ceasefire before EU meetings

Thousands march in Brussels for Gaza ceasefire before EU meetings

Brussels, Jan 22 - Nearly 9,000 people, according to the police, participated in a march in Brussels, demanding concrete measures from Belgium to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ensure justice for the Palestinian people.

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Talks between Hamas, Israel to resume this week in Cairo

Talks between Hamas, Israel to resume this week in Cairo

Tel Aviv, Jan 22 - Talks between Hamas and Israel will resume this week in Cairo for a possible hostage deal and the ceasefire in Gaza.

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Brampton mayor suggests changes in foreign student visa to tackle housing crisis

Brampton mayor suggests changes in foreign student visa to tackle housing crisis

Toronto, Jan 22 - Calling for a cap on the number of international students arriving in Canada, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown announced that the City Council has unanimously passed a motion urging the government to require study visas to include an accommodation address.

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Trump welcomes DeSantis’ decision to end presidential campaign

Trump welcomes DeSantis’ decision to end presidential campaign

Washington, Jan 22 - Former US President Donald Trump has welcomed the decision of his arch-rival Florida Governor Ron Desantis dropping out of the presidential race.

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EU foreign ministers to meet Israeli, Palestinian counterparts

EU foreign ministers to meet Israeli, Palestinian counterparts

New Delhi, Jan 22 - EU foreign ministers will hold separate talks with their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts over two-state solution following the rejection of the proposal by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, media reports said.

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia hold joint military training

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia hold joint military training

Islamabad, Jan 22 - A joint military training between the Pakistan Army and Royal Saudi Land Forces kicked off in Okara district in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, the Pakistani military said.

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Florida Governor DeSantis drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump

Florida Governor DeSantis drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump

Washington, Jan 22 - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race just two days before the New Hampshire primary, and endorsed former US President Donald Trump.

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Support rate of Japan’s ruling LDP at record low amid slush fund scandal: Poll

Support rate of Japan’s ruling LDP at record low amid slush fund scandal: Poll

Tokyo, Jan 22 - Approval ratings for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has sunken to a record low in the wake of its slush fund scandal, according to the latest opinion poll.

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