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IFC commits $300m loan to Reko Diq mining project
Barrick Gold's copper & gold project intends to lock in upwards of $2 billion in financing from international lenders
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Gas users may face further price hikes
SSGC, SNGP submit financial requirements request to OGRA
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Six killed as helicopter crashes into Hudson River near lower Manhattan
A New York City Police spokesperson said that police boats were assisting in the rescue efforts on the Hudson.
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Two American Airlines jets bump wings on taxiway at Washington airport
Minor collision involving two planes adds to growing safety concerns at the US' busiest single-runway airport.
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Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse reaches 221
Among the dead were famed merengue singer Rubby Perez, two former Major League Baseball players and a local politician
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Travelling to Canada? Citizens of these 13 countries can now skip visa
The application process is online, requires a valid passport, email address, internet access, and a credit card.
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Hajj scam alert: How to verify licenced service providers
Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj campaigns, urging pilgrims to use licenced service providers for safety.
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Trump faces stock manipulation charges after 90-day tariff pause
Accusations intensify amid growing concerns over economic volatility
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Air India cabin crew sleeps in business class during flight leaving passengers stunned
To the passengers' shock, the entire cabin crew was reportedly found asleep, some even snoring, in the plane.
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US and global markets rebound after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause
90-day tariff suspension boosts market sentiment, but ministers warn of ongoing risks.
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Ms Rachel faces probe request over Gaza posts from pro-Israel group
StopAntisemitism deems Ms Rachel’s posts on suffering of children in Gaza may have constituted foreign agent work.
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India races to seal trade deal with US after trump’s tariff pause
The 90-day tariff relief offers Indian exporters a temporary reprieve, especially for shrimp.
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Kash Patel removed as acting ATF Director
Patel's dual role ended abruptly with little official explanation. He continues as the director of the FBI.
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Titanic 3D scan reveals fresh insight into ship's final hours
New digital mapping adds clarity to long-standing questions about the 1912 disaster
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Trump says military action on Iran ‘absolutely’ possible if nuclear talks fail
Tensions escalate ahead of Oman talks as Washington signals readiness for force
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India arrests Bangladeshis escaping political turmoil after Hasina's ouster
India's BSF has detained nearly a dozen Bangladeshis fleeing violence after Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
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Over 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster
Renowned Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez was performing on stage when the roof collapsed.
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Israeli blitz kills another 23 Gazans
The strike took place in the Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City, the agency's spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP.
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US imposes new curbs on Iran N-plan
In practical terms, the move is symbolic as the US already enforces sweeping sanctions on Iran.
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Trump hikes China tariffs to 125%, temporarily eases rates for other nations
Trump suspends some tariffs for 90 days, but 10% import duty and auto, steel, aluminum tariffs stay in place
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Trump orders 90-day pause on new tariffs
Raises 'reciprocal' levies on Beijijng to 125%; China lashes back with 84% tariffs on US goods
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Israeli strike on Gaza residential building kills 29, mostly women and children
Israel resumed strikes on Gaza on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas; truce efforts have failed
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France may recognise Palestinian state within months: Macron
France may recognise Palestinian state within months, possibly at UN conference in June, says President Macron
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran days after Trump's plan for direct talks
US sanctions 5 Iran-based entities, 1 individual for aiding nuclear program aimed at developing a nuclear weapon
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Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse reaches 124
Over 150 people were rescued from the rubble on Tuesday. Since then, authorities have not pulled out any survivors.
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US to issue visas, green cards after screening social media posts
Under the policy, content supporting groups US classifies as terrorist will be treated as grounds for visa denial
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Trump administration freezes over $1b in funding for Cornell, Northwestern University
The US president labels protesters antisemitic, sympathetic to Hamas, and a threat to foreign policy
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China raises tariffs on US imports to 84% in response to Trump's policies
US-China trade hits new low as 2024 exports hit $143.5b, imports $438.9b amid escalating tariff battle.
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Beijing to act with 'firm and forceful' resolve over Trump’s tariff hike
Chinese officials accuse Washington of protectionism and economic bullying.
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Death toll rises to 98 in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Among the victims of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapse were former baseball players.
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China slams JD Vance over 'Chinese peasants' comment amid tariff tensions
Beijing condemned the remarks as ignorant and disrespectful.
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'Boys will be boys,' White House brushes off Musk–Navarro clash
Feud turned sharp as Musk labelled Navarro “dumber than a sack of bricks.”
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UN chief calls Gaza a ‘killing field’, demands end to aid blockade
French President Macron joins calls to lift the blockade on Gaza
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Indonesia to shelter 1,000 Palestinians from Gaza
Prabowo’s statement aligns with Jakarta’s long-standing foreign policy.
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10-year Treasury yield soars as bond sell-off signals market distress
The bond selloff, led by heavy trading in Asia, signals distress in global financial markets.
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Fire at China nursing home kills 20
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Zelensky claims China-linked soldiers captured in Donetsk battle
The Ukrainian president has urged the international community to respond.
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Trump compares Hamas to Nazis, makes controversial remarks on hostages
Trump's remarks about Nazi "generosity" have been widely condemned as offensive and historically inaccurate.
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SC backs Trump in deportations case
The unsigned 5-4 decision was powered by the court's conservative justices.
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At least 44 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Renowned Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was on stage, was among more than 100 people injured.
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Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day
US president turns to rarely used 1996 law to fine and potentially seize migrant assets
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Kabul seeks joint accord on repatriation
Kabul seeks joint accord on repatriation
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Iran, US set for nuclear talks in Oman
Russia backs dialogue as way to de-escalate tensions
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China ready to 'fight' US trade war
Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant and impolite' over his 'peasants' comments
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Three-year-old girl dies of bird flu in Mexico as WHO urges global vigilance
Mexico reports first human death from H5N1, a deadly bird flu strain with high mortality, WHO warns of severe illness
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Guterres rejects Israeli proposal to limit Gaza aid, calls it ‘further controlling’
No aid has reached Gaza since March 2; Israel halts supplies until Hamas releases all remaining hostages
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US to impose 104% tariffs on China as trade war escalates
After China’s 34% tariffs on US goods, Trump’s new tariff package adds 50%, raising costs for Chinese imports