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Israeli Foreign Minister warns after Ireland, Norway recognize Palestinian statehood
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Israeli Foreign Minister warns after Ireland, Norway recognize Palestinian statehood

Ronit Kawale
May 22, 2024

As several countries recognized Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent a clear and unambiguous message to Ireland and Norway, insisting, “Israel will not be silenced.” Israel's Foreign Minister directed the...

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Taiwan: Youth protesters rally against tough scrutiny of pro-China lawmakers
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Taiwan: Youth protesters rally against tough scrutiny of pro-China lawmakers

Ronit Kawale
May 22, 2024

Thousands of mainly young protesters surrounded Taiwan's legislature late Tuesday night, CNN reported, and the opposition called for tougher scrutiny of the island's new leadership and its administration in parliament, which is dominated by...

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Pakistan: National highway blocked in support of Chaman protesters against Afghan border restrictions
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Pakistan: National highway blocked in support of Chaman protesters against Afghan border restrictions

Ronit Kawale
May 22, 2024

All national highways in Pakistan were blocked in support of traders and daily wage laborers protesting in Chaman district of Balochistan against the closure of the border for movement between Pakistan and Afghanistan and...

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Europe tour became more expensive; Schengen visa fee increased by 12 percent
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Europe tour became more expensive; Schengen visa fee increased by 12 percent

Ronit Kawale
May 21, 2024

The European Commission has announced a global increase in short-term Schengen visa fees, effective from 11 June. This decision will increase the cost of a Schengen visa (Visa Type C) by 12 percent, which...

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London: Free Balochistan Movement against Pakistan's nuclear weapons
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London: Free Balochistan Movement against Pakistan's nuclear weapons

Ronit Kawale
May 21, 2024

The Free Balochistan Movement (UK Chapter) has announced plans to hold a protest outside the official residence of the UK Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street in London on 28 May. The demonstration coincides...

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Taiwan came to know that 8 naval ships of China were surrounding it.
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Taiwan came to know that 8 naval ships of China were surrounding it.

Ronit Kawale
May 21, 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense (MND) on Tuesday detected the presence of Chinese naval vessels in its vicinity. According to the Defense Ministry statement, till 6 am, eight Chinese naval ships were sighted across the...

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Following the death of President Raisi, snap presidential elections will be held in Iran on June 28.
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Following the death of President Raisi, snap presidential elections will be held in Iran on June 28.

Ronit Kawale
May 21, 2024

Following the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon, the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government have agreed to set June 28 as the...

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US President Biden rejects genocide allegations against Israel in Gaza
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US President Biden rejects genocide allegations against Israel in Gaza

Ronit Kawale
May 21, 2024

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that what is happening in Gaza is not genocide and reiterated his support for Israel as he hosted a ceremony at the White House for Jewish American...

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Nepal's Prime Minister wins confidence vote in Parliament despite opposition's opposition
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Nepal's Prime Minister wins confidence vote in Parliament despite opposition's opposition

Ronit Kawale
May 20, 2024

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal won the trust vote on Monday amid opposition from the opposition Nepali Congress. Dahal's confidence vote was the fourth such vote in the House of Representatives since assuming...

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Iran's President dies in helicopter crash, Vice President will take interim charge: Khamenei
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Iran's President dies in helicopter crash, Vice President will take interim charge: Khamenei

Ronit Kawale
May 20, 2024

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday handed over interim charge to Vice President Mohammad Mokhbar, after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash was confirmed a day earlier....

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