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Official Talks Commence Between Maldives and India on Indian Troop Withdrawal: Report
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Ibrahim Khaleel, the Minister at the President's Office for Strategic Communications, stated that the group was focused on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel and expediting India-backed development projects in the Maldives.
Indian-American Voters in Iowa Express Feeling Abandoned by Nikki Haley, Report
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The two-time South Carolina Governor and former UN ambassador officially launched her presidential bid on February 15, emphasizing her Indian heritage. However, leaders of prominent Indian-American groups have reported unsuccessful attempts to engage the Haley campaign for events at temples, town hall-style gatherings, or house parties.
Imran Khan's PTI Loses Election Symbol 'Bat'
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Following three days of continuous hearings, a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and Justice Musarrat Hilali delivered the judgment at 11.15 pm on Saturday, responding to the ECP's plea, according to Dawn.
Netanyahu: Israel's Conflict with Hamas Will Persist Until Achieving Complete Victory
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Netanyahu affirmed, "No force will halt Israel, not The Hague (referring to the ICJ), not the axis of evil led by Iran, and not any other entity." He emphasized that the path to victory is underway, stating, "We are on the path to victory and will not cease until we achieve it."
H-2B Cap Reached for Additional Returning Workers in the First Half of FY 2024
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As of January 9, the final receipt date for petitions seeking supplemental H-2B visas under the FY 2024 first half returning worker allocation has passed. Any cap-subject petitions received after this date for H-2B returning workers with start dates on or before March 31, 2024, will be rejected and returned along with accompanying fees, according to the USCIS.
As ICJ Deliberates Case Against Israel, UK, and US Escalate Tensions in the Red Sea
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The strikes aimed to respond to what the coalition labeled as "continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks" on vessels in the Red Sea, including commercial shipping. The U.S. President, Joe Biden, emphasized that these actions send a clear message against attacks on personnel and threats to freedom of navigation in crucial global trade routes.
US Takes Unilateral Action Amid Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping, Exposing UNSC Inaction
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The Houthi militia's targeting of civilian ships in the Red Sea, a critical maritime route linking Asia, East Africa, the Middle East, and Europe through the Suez Canal, has significant global implications.
Maldives President Issues Fresh Critique at India: 'No License to Bully...'
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He also emphasized that the Indian Ocean doesn't belong to any specific country and claimed that Maldives has one of the largest shares due to its extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Maldives President Muizzu's Party Faces Setback in Male Mayoral Poll Amidst Diplomatic Tensions with India
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The MDP, led by pro-India former president Mohammad Solih, faced a defeat by Muizzu, a pro-China leader, in the presidential elections. Adam Azim's win is considered a substantial triumph, with reports describing it as a victory by a large margin.
US Climate Envoy John Kerry Announces Decision to Step Down
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During his time as climate envoy, Kerry played a pivotal role in leading the US negotiating team through three United Nations climate summits, reestablishing American leadership in the global climate arena after the country withdrew from the Paris climate agreement during the Trump administration.
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