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Pakistan silently approves security pact with US
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According to informed government sources, the cabinet approved the signing of the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CIS-MOA) between the two countries through a circulation summary. However, Pakistan and the US are yet to make official statements on the development.
Russia to return to Black Sea grain deal if demands met: Vladimir Putin
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Vladimir Putin told Erdogan that the extension of the agreement was meaningless without the implementation of the Russian part of the grain deal, according to the Kremlin. He reiterated that Russia would return to the deal "as soon as the West fulfills all its obligations" outlined in the agreement.
US Senate in lockdown on active shooter alert
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US Capitol Police asked people inside the Senate buildings to shelter in place as police officers were searching the buildings for the suspected shooter. An all-clear was given at 4:04 p.m, Xinhua news agency reported. US Capitol Police said later it was standing by to prepare the Senate office buildings for re-opening.
Canadian PM Trudeau separates from wife Sophie Gregoire
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The two have been married since May 2005. The couple have three children -- Xavier, 15, and Hadrien, nine, and Ella-Grace, 14. In a statement on Instagram, Trudeau said, "Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate."
Trump receives setback in campaign trail for Republican primaries
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For Trump, who has emerged triumphant in his 2024 Republican run up to the primaries by upping the ante against potential rival Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in several debates, the Georgia indictment has come as a rude shock.
British-Indian Chetna Maroo’s debut novel on Booker longlist
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The winner of the 50,000 pound prize will be announced at an event at Old Billingsgate, London, on November 26.
Indian-American named FBI's Special Agent in Charge in Salt Lake City
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Sinha, who was named to the top post by FBI Director Christopher Wray, most recently served as executive special assistant to the Director at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Indian woman who fell off Singapore cruise ship is dead, says son
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This comes even as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that efforts are on to search Reeta Sahani who was onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship with her husband, Jakesh Sahani.
Shehbaz Sharif hints at delaying polls
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The visible rift, as seen on various social media posts, is exposing the lack of talks and closed door consultations between Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N)) party and its major coalition partnerPakistan People Party (PPP)
Another Indian-American joins 2024 US presidential race
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"I am running for President of the United States of America. We stand at the crossroads where we can either head into a Golden Age or into the Darkness... America becomes great when innovators, entrepreneurs, working people with skills and those committed to using common sense and reason run this country," Ayyadurai said.
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