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Hamas Again Accuses Israel’s Netanyahu Of “Obstructing” Gaza Truce Deal

August 18, 2024 admin

Hamas officials have on several occasions accused Netanyahu of obstructing an agreement. Gaza: Hamas on Sunday again accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “obstructing an agreement” for a truce and hostage exchange in Gaza. The Palestinian group said in a statement following the latest round of talks in Qatar that Netanyahu was “fully responsible…

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Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel’s demands

August 18, 2024 admin

Smoke and flames rise following an Israeli strike on a residential building, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Palestinian group Hamas said on Sunday that a new proposal meant to bridge the gaps between Israel and the Islamist armed group over a…

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India Day Parade In New York Features Replica Of Ayodhya Ram Mandir

August 18, 2024 admin

The whole structure of Ram Temple, which was made of wood, was decorated with flowers. New York: People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, US. A carnival float featuring Ram Mandir was also part of the parade. Patriotic songs were played as the people participated in the India…

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Kamala Harris On Battleground Bus Tour Of Pennsylvania Ahead Of Democratic Convention

August 18, 2024 admin

Her rapid rise has unsettled 78-year-old former president and convicted felon Trump Chicago, United States: Kamala Harris embarked on a bus tour of the potentially election-deciding state of Pennsylvania on Sunday, as she keeps up the momentum before her star turn at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The US vice president has reenergized the…

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Putin arrives in Azerbaijan for state visit

August 18, 2024 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev shake hands during their meeting, in Baku, Azerbaijan. | Photo Credit: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Sunday for a two-day state visit, Russian news agencies reported. Russian television broadcast images of the Russian president’s plane as it arrived in…

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With Kamala Harris At Helm, Democrats Meet With New Hope, Some Old Worries

August 18, 2024 admin

Democrats are hoping to ride that wave of enthusiasm to victory. Washington: In the five weeks since U.S President Joe Biden abandoned his flailing reelection bid, the Democratic Party’s fortunes have changed dramatically, and this week the change will be on full display. Vice President Kamala Harris, now the party’s candidate, is heading into the…

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Putin Arrives In Azerbaijan After 6 Years For 2-Day State Visit: Report

August 18, 2024 admin

Putin’s last visit to Azerbaijan was in September 2018 Moscow, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Sunday for a two-day state visit, Russian news agencies reported. Russian television broadcast images of the Russian president’s plane as it arrived in Baku in the evening. His visit to the Caucasus country, a…

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Social media platform X to shutter local operations in Brazil

August 18, 2024 admin

The closure was the apparent culmination of an ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. | Photo Credit: AP “Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) will shutter its local operations in Brazil following a bitter legal tussle over the platform’s rights and responsibilities,” owner Elon Musk said on…

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Libya central bank ‘suspends all operations’ after official abduction

August 18, 2024 admin

The Central Bank of Libya in Tripoli. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Central Bank of Libya said on Sunday (August 18, 2024) it was “suspending all operations” after a bank official was abducted in the capital Tripoli, in a statement posted on social media. Musab Msallem, head of information technology at the Central Bank,…

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Bangladesh’s student movement and Hasina’s exit: the hard truth and India’s hour of reckoning

August 18, 2024 admin

In August 2024, Bangladesh witnessed one of the most significant political upheavals in its recent history. Also Read: Bangladesh jailbreaks a worry for India: think tank What began as a protest against a controversial quota system in government jobs evolved into a nationwide movement that ultimately led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,…

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