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China releases new ‘standard’ names for areas along disputed India border

China releases new ‘standard’ names for areas along disputed India border

An Indian army truck drives along India’s Tezpur-Tawang highway in Arunachal Pradesh, India May 28, 2012. — Reuters China has asserted its right to standardise the names of places in Arunachal Pradesh stating that the region has historically been and remains an integral part of Chinese territory.  This response follows India’s rejection of Beijing’s latest move to assign Chinese names …

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New Zealand may suspend Maori MPs over haka protest

New Zealand may suspend Maori MPs over haka protest

Te Pāti Māori lawmaker Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is seen protesting against the Indigenous bill in the New Zealand parliament. — Screengrab/Reuters  A New Zealand government committee on Wednesday recommended three Indigenous lawmakers be temporarily suspended from parliament following the performance of a haka during the reading of a contentious bill last year. The Privileges Committee recommended that co-leaders of Te Pati Maori, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri …

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Trump Ends Lucrative Middle East Tour in UAE Amid Major Agreements – SUCH TV

Trump Ends Lucrative Middle East Tour in UAE Amid Major Agreements – SUCH TV

US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.The first major trip of his second term had been scheduled to end on Thursday but Trump, always ready with surprises, did not rule out continuing …

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Pizza delivery worker harassed in Mumbai for not speaking Marathi

Pizza delivery worker harassed in Mumbai for not speaking Marathi

The screengrab shows the Mumbai couple arguing with pizza delivery person. — Indian media A Mumbai couple was shown allegedly harassing a pizza delivery person for not speaking Marathi in a video, that has been circulating widely on social media and has sparked outrage, Indian media reported. In a city suburb, the incident reportedly occurred on Monday. It has reignited …

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President Trump to close multibillion-dollar deal-making Gulf tour in UAE

President Trump to close multibillion-dollar deal-making Gulf tour in UAE

US President Donald Trump listens as Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured) speaks at a state dinner, at Lusail Palace in Lusail, Qatar, May 14, 2025. — Reuters Trump hails Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a visionary. Accedes to MBS request by announcing lifting of Syria sanctions. Also holds virtual meeting with joined Turkish president Erdogan. …

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Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Mexican social media influencer, Valeria Marquez. — Instagram@v___marquez/File  A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok live stream, Reuters reported.  The death of Valeria Marquez, 23, is being investigated according to protocols for femicide – the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender – …

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Turkish President Erdogan lauds Pakistan’s sensible state policy, reiterates support – SUCH TV

Turkish President Erdogan lauds Pakistan’s sensible state policy, reiterates support – SUCH TV

President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appreciated the sensible, patient policy of the Pakistani state, which prioritizes dialogue and compromise in resolving disputes. In a post on social media platform X, he said the brotherhood between Turkiye and Pakistan, which is enjoyed by very few nations in the world, is one of the best examples of true friendship. The …

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Indian firms report drop in Turkiye, Azerbaijan bookings over Pakistan support

Indian firms report drop in Turkiye, Azerbaijan bookings over Pakistan support

Passengers wait at Terminal 2 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, July 1, 2024 — Reuters BENGALURU: Indians are cancelling holidays in popular resorts in Turkiye and Azerbaijan after the countries supported Pakistan during its recent conflict with New Delhi, two booking firms said. Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally …

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Granada substation power loss pinpointed as origin of massive blackout in Spain, Portugal

Granada substation power loss pinpointed as origin of massive blackout in Spain, Portugal

People walk along a shopping street without electric lighting as police cars patrol to prevent theft and looting in the stores during a power outage which hit large parts of Spain, in Ronda, Spain April 28, 2025 — Reuters Granada, Badajoz, Seville substation losses triggered blackout. Incidents spurred generation loss of 2.2GW, energy minister says. Inquiry examining reports of volatility …

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