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Aug 14, 2024

Some Sikhs fear Modi government is threatening them in the US, Canada

In the US, Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded not guilty to trying to arrange the murder of a separatist leader.

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Web Desk
Aug 14, 2024

Pentagon ‘monitoring’ rising tensions in Middle East

The Pentagon press secretary stated that the US government was prioritising efforts to reduce regional tensions.

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Web Desk
Aug 14, 2024

Pakistan ‘concerned’ over nuclear material thefts in India

Pakistan’s Foreign Office questioned the effectiveness of India’s measures to secure nuclear and radioactive materials,

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Web Desk
Aug 14, 2024

Bangladesh: Interim government may cancel August 15 holiday

August 15 marks the assassination of Bangladesh Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh, in 1975.

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Reuters
Aug 14, 2024

Canada: Immigration minister says temporary worker programme needs reform

A recent United Nations report dubbed Canada’s immigration programme a “breeding ground for modern slavery”.

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Reuters
Aug 14, 2024

Harris to target price gouging in first policy speech in North Carolina

Harris will travel to Raleigh, in North Carolina, a state Democrats hope to flip this election, to outline her plan “to lower costs for middle-class families”.

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DW
Aug 14, 2024

Bangladesh’s ex-PM Hasina in India: A dilemma for New Delhi

“Where will she go? We will have to wait and watch and see how things play out, especially if India wants to engage with the new regime.”

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Web Desk
Aug 14, 2024

West hits pause on fresh measures against Venezuela

Protests against Maduro following the vote were met with a crackdown, leaving 23 dead and about 2,400 people arrested.

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Reuters
Aug 14, 2024

Russian shelling kills one, injures two in Ukraine

The casualties were reported in the Krasnopillia area, the regional military administration said.

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Hum News
Aug 13, 2024

India: Draft bill to regulate digital content stokes concern

The proposed legislation drew sharp criticism for attempting to regulate independent news content creators on social media as well as streaming services.