WORLD

India stands tall as a marker of peace, stability, innovation and prosperity, says Ambassador Sandhu
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During the Republic Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, attended by Indian-American community leaders and embassy officials, Sandhu spoke about India's unique convergence of science and spirituality, ancient and modern, unity and diversity, and physical and digital realms.
South Africa's Parliament Urges International Pressure on Israel to Adhere to ICJ Order
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According to Xinhua news agency, the ICJ has found Israel's actions in Gaza to be "plausibly genocidal" and has imposed provisional measures based on this assessment.
Iranian and Pakistani Ambassadors Resume Their Roles at Respective Embassies
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Moqaddam had temporarily departed for Iran on January 16, before the recent escalation between Iran and Pakistan.
Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Defamation Case to Writer E. Jean Carroll
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The nine-member jury, consisting of two women and seven men, ordered Trump on Friday to pay Carroll a total of $11 million for a reputational repair program, $7.3 million in other compensatory damages, and $65 million in punitive damages.
Russia Warns of 'Tragic Consequences for Europe' Amid NATO's Steadfast Defender Drills
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Zakharova expressed her concerns, stating, "For several months, 90,000 forces from 31 NATO member countries, along with Sweden, will be actively engaged near Russian borders, spanning from Norway to Romania."
Washington DC Bids Ambassador Sandhu a Rockstar Farewell in Grand Style
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During a farewell hosted by the State Department, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma drew parallels with Elton John's legendary farewell tour, citing the extensive shows the British singer performed. Verma expressed his admiration for Sandhu's farewell, suggesting it could rival the grandeur of Elton John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road."
CIA and Mossad Chiefs to Hold Talks with Qatar PM on Temporary Ceasefire Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
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The primary focus of the discussion will be on securing the release of the remaining 132 hostages held by Hamas since October 7.
Pakistan Claims 'Credible Evidence' of Alleged Indian Agents' Links to Assassination, India Dismisses Charge
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India swiftly rejected the accusation, dismissing it as "false and malicious" propaganda by Pakistan. Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, Pakistan's Foreign Secretary, claimed during a press conference in Islamabad that India was engaged in "extra-territorial and extra-judicial killings" within Pakistan.
US Secretary of State Blinken Congratulates India on its 75th Republic Day
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Highlighting the milestones achieved in the Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership over the past year, including collaboration during India's successful G20 Presidency and the G20 Leaders' Summit, Blinken emphasized the significance of the relationship between the United States and India.
2023 Marked by Important Milestones in India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership: Blinken
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The Secretary of State acknowledged key achievements during India's successful G20 Presidency and at the G20 Leaders' Summit in the past year
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