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Trump outdoes Milwaukee debaters in taped interview accusing Democrats of being 'savage animals'
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Trump literally did some counter programming with his well laid out plan, under the advice of his wise legal counsel to skip the debate, by releasing a pre-taped 46-minute interview with recently-fired Fox host Tucker Carlson.
India a trusted partner in Africa’s path towards development, says PM Modi at BRICS summit
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Addressing African nations’ representatives during the BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue, Modi said that “In our common history, we have vehemently opposed colonialism and apartheid.”
Pakistan court adjourns Imran's plea challenging Toshakhana verdict
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A trial court in Islamabad on August 5 had sentenced Khan to three years' imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 1,00,000 while hearing the Election Commission of Pakistan's criminal complaint against the former Prime Minister for concealing the details of Toshakhana gifts.
Multilateral financial institutions should play constructive role in framing economic policies: BRICS
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The grouping also called for Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to continue implementing the recommendations which should be voluntary within MDBs governance frameworks, from the G20 Independent Review Report on MDBs Capital Adequacy Frameworks to increase their lending capacities, while safeguarding MDBs long-term financial stability, robust creditor rating, and preferred creditor status.
Inclusion of 6 nations in BRICS forum gives message of transforming with changing times, says PM
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Speaking at the BRICS summit, Modi said he was confident that "we would be able to give new dynamism to BRICS by working with new member countries of the grouping".
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in plane crash, Putin tightlipped
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The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the aircraft, owned by Prigozhin, was flying from Moscow to St Petersburg with seven passengers and three crew, BBC reported.
Haley v Ramaswamy: For the first time, 2 Indian-Americans spar in GOP debate
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On Wednesday, Nikki Haley, 51, accused Vivek Ramaswamy, 38, of supporting America's foreign adversaries and abandoning its friends, and said that her GOP rival lacked foreign policy experience.
Modi, Xi exchange pleasantries at BRICS summit
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As per a video footage of the conference, both the leaders could be seen engaging in a conversation while moving towards their designated seats.
Will expected relief for Imran Khan in Toshakhana case prompt more arrests against him?
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Khan is in Attock jail after being sentenced to three-year prison in the said case.
Six nations to join BRICS grouping from Jan 1, 2024
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South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa announced this at the BRICS summit.
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