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Trump doubles tariff on imports from Canada
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Trump doubles tariff on imports from Canada

Washington, March 12: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated the trade war with Canada by doubling the tariff on steel and aluminum imports from that country. Trump announced the additional 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel taking it up to 50 per cent in a long post on his social media...
India repatriates 266 nationals lured by cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia
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India repatriates 266 nationals lured by cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia

New Delhi, March 12: The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft facilitated their safe return. Taking to...
PM Modi meets Pravind Jugnauth, discusses strengthening bilateral ties
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PM Modi meets Pravind Jugnauth, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Port Louis, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Wednesday and discussed ways to further strengthen India-Mauritius cooperation across various sectors. Both leaders have a positive relationship. Pravind Jugnauth also attended the swearing-in...
Cyclone Alfred exposed critical weaknesses in Australia
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Cyclone Alfred exposed critical weaknesses in Australia's infrastructure: Expert

Sydney, March 11: Cyclone Alfred, which caused widespread power outage and flood in Australia's states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW), has exposed critical weaknesses in the country's infrastructure, an expert has warned. "We may not be so lucky next time. Australia must use Cyclone Alfred...
Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia
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Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia

Riyadh, March 11: Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, come after a heated exchange during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White...
Guatemalas Volcano of Fire endangers 30,000 people
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Guatemala's Volcano of Fire endangers 30,000 people

San Jose, March 11: Guatemala's active Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) poses an imminent threat to at least 30,000 people, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) warned. The agency's executive secretary, Claudinne Ogaldes, called on nearby residents in the departments of...
Armenian Foreign Minister thanks EAM Jaishankar for warm welcome
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Armenian Foreign Minister thanks EAM Jaishankar for warm welcome

New Delhi, March 11: Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed his gratitude to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar on Tuesday for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their official visit to India. Taking to social media platform...
Myanmar Junta announces election within 10 months amid ongoing civil war
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Myanmar Junta announces election within 10 months amid ongoing civil war

The announcement by Myanmar's military leader, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, comes as the army struggles to maintain control.
South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global partnerships
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South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global...

Johannesburg, March 8: South Africa will use its G20 presidency to promote tourism, address national priorities, and strengthen South-South cooperation, a senior government official said. Thandi Morake, deputy minister of international relations and cooperation, made the remarks at the University of...
North Korean leader inspects project to build nuclear-powered submarine
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North Korean leader inspects project to build nuclear-powered submarine

Seoul, March 8: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine, warning that his country's maritime defence capability will be 'fully' projected "in any necessary waters without limitation," the North's state media reported on Saturday. Kim made the...
India and Ireland agree to establish Joint Economic Commission during EAM Jaishankar
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India and Ireland agree to establish Joint Economic Commission during EAM...

Dublin, Mar 8: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held discussions with Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris in Dublin, focusing on a "new Action Plan" to reinvigorate ties between the two countries. The two ministers discussed cooperation in...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions

Washington, March 8: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened far-reaching sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and a final settlement is reached with Ukraine. “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large...
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