International
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UN agencies call for urgent action to prevent famine in Somalia
United Nations, May 16 (IANS) UN relief agencies have called for an urgent scale-up of life-saving assistance to stave off…
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Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire for 45 days: US State Department
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last…
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Debris from airborne objects that hit South Korean ship in Hormuz arrives in country
Seoul, May 16 (IANS) The debris from airborne objects that struck an HMM-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last…
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Most crew members aboard MV Hondius to undergo quarantine in Netherlands upon arrival
The Hague, May 16 (IANS) The Dutch government has announced that the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius is expected to…
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Nearly 19.5 million people in Sudan facing acute food insecurity: UN
United Nations, May 16 (IANS) Nearly 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing crisis levels of acute food insecurity, a…
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South Korea: Special counsel seeks 7.5-yr prison term for ex-first lady in bribery case
Seoul, May 16 (IANS) A special counsel team in South Korea has sought a 7.5-year prison term for former first…
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Usha Vance promotes reading drive in Florida
Washington, May 16 (IANS) As part of her effort to promote childhood literacy, US Second Lady Usha Vance visited a…
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Former US envoy calls India-US ties ‘defining partnership’ while flagging challenges over tariffs, visas
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma has warned that the US-India relationship is entering a…
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Indian mangoes arrive in Seattle stores
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Indian mangoes are making a fresh push into the US Pacific Northwest, with Seattle-area stores beginning…
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Pentagon drops plans to deploy over 4,000 US-based troops to Poland
Washington, May 16 (IANS) The Pentagon has scrapped plans to temporarily deploy more than 4,000 US-based troops to Poland, multiple…
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