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Macron dissolves French parliament and calls elections after big EU vote defeat

President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France’s parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls […]

Attempts to “Teach a lesson to Jews & Christians” foiled in Ahamadabad- reports

Four ISIS terrorists were arrested in Ahmedabad yesterday, days after the city airport received a bomb threat. The terrorists – […]

End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down

Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island […]

Heavy rainfall in UAE leaves cities under water, flights rerouted

UAE experienced heavy showers from the early hours of this morning, and due to the intensity of the rain, major […]

Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza is a ‘mistake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza is a “mistake,” U.S. President Joe Biden said in […]

Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks

Israel said on Sunday it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas […]

Sri Lankan-born professor appointed to U.S. National Security Education Board

Dr. Patrick Mendis, a former U.S. diplomat of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed as an advisor to the U.S. […]

Baltimore bridge collapse: Two bodies recovered from underwater wreckage

The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was submerged under the water where […]

Ottawa family murders: Suspect placed in protective custody

The 19-year-old charged with killing six people in an Ottawa suburb last week is being held in protective custody, his […]

TN Police intercept cannabis consignment bound for Sri Lanka, three held

With the arrest of three people from Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu Police on Sunday claimed to have seized over 364 […]