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Why Has Colombia Declared an ‘Economic Emergency’ After its Deadly Earthquake? Explained
Why Has Colombia Declared an ‘Economic Emergency’ After its Deadly Earthquake? Explained
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed 265 people, injured 3,494 and left nearly 500 missing. With tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed, President Abelardo De La Espriella has invoked extrao ...
‘Hypocrisy is Blatant’: Iran Hits Back at France, EU Over Protester Executions
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After France, 25 other countries and the EU condemned Iran over alleged executions of protesters and its use of the death penalty, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi fired back, accusing Western governme ...
Monsoon Session: Parliament Hobbles On
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This situation will continue even as the Modi government continues to push ahead with its policy objectives
India’s Stake in Russia’s Northern Sea Route: How an Arctic Shortcut Could Reshape Energy, Trade and Geopolitics
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Putin says India is showing growing interest in the Northern Sea Route as Russia pushes the Arctic corridor as a faster gateway to Asia. But behind the promise of shorter voyages lie sanctions, meltin ...
From Temple Drive to Airport Surprise: Saransh Jain, Aquib Nabi Get Their India Call
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Saransh Jain waited more than a decade in domestic cricket. Aquib Nabi bowled Jammu and Kashmir to a historic Ranji triumph. Their routes were different, but patience, wickets and persistence have fin ...
Barbie 2 Could Be in Trouble. And This Time, Ken Isn’t the Problem
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Warner Bros. and the creative team behind the $1.4-billion blockbuster remain far apart over compensation, according to Variety. With sequel rights potentially reverting to Mattel, the clock is now ti ...
Hormuz Standoff: Iran Rejects Trump’s ‘Total US Control’ Claim, Keeps Key Oil Chokepoint Blocked
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Trump says America has built a “wall of steel” around the world’s most critical oil chokepoint and “will keep it”. Tehran says nothing has changed: the Strait stays blocked until Washington meets its ...
Dad, I Still Can't Believe You're Gone: Messi's Heartbreaking Goodbye
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Lionel Messi mourns the man who took him to training as a child, became his agent and stood beside him through football's greatest triumphs. Cristiano Ronaldo reaches across their legendary rivalry wi ...
Bank of America Makes $1.9 Billion India Bet, Buys Up to 49.9% in Jio Credit
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The ₹18,268-crore deal will turn Jio Financial’s fast-growing lending arm into a joint venture, bringing together Reliance’s digital reach and Bank of America’s global financial firepower