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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
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"Karnataka Ex Minister Used Scam Funds To Influence Voters In Lok Sabha Polls": Probe Agency
A total of Rs 15 crore of Rs 89.63 crore funds siphoned in the alleged Valmiki scam by former Karnataka Minister Nagendra and his aides was allegedly used "during the 2024 Lok Sabha election expenditures to influence voters", the ED has said.
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UN Warns Of "Unacceptable" Rising Violence Against Human Aid Workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
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HIV Patients Cured Through Risky Transplant Are Now "Living Proof" Of Hope
Three people effectively cured of HIV have spoken about how a risky transplant procedure saved their lives, with one saying they are "living proof" of hope in the fight against the virus.
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Canada-Based Terrorist Lakhbir Landa's Key Aide Arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key aide of designated individual Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu, alias Landa, in a major terror network case involving the supply of deadly weapons, the agency said on Friday.
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Pakistan Secures $7 Billion Loan Deal With IMF To Boost Faltering Economy
The International Monetary Fund said it reached a new $7 billion loan deal with Pakistan in a bid to bolster its faltering economy.
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North Korea Helping Russia Carry Out "Mass Murder" Of Civilians: Ukraine
A senior Ukrainian presidential aide on Wednesday said North Korea was helping Russia kill Ukrainian civilians and called for greater international isolation of both countries.
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"Operational Misjudgment": Israel Admits Killing 7 Gaza Aid Workers
Israel said Friday it was targeting a "Hamas gunman" when it killed in Gaza seven aid workers whose deaths caused an international outcry, with its military admitting a series of "grave mistakes" and violations of its own rules of engagement.
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Almost Impossible To Deliver Aid In Gaza, Say Top Charities
Major international aid groups warned Thursday it was now almost impossible to work in Gaza, as one accused countries supplying arms to Israel of being complicit in what "amounts to genocide".
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Top World Court Orders Israel To Ensure Urgent Aid Reaches Gazans
The world's top court ordered Israel Thursday to "ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" reaches Gazans, as warnings multiplied of imminent famine after nearly six months of relentless conflict.
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US Military Cargo Planes Airdrop More Aid For Gaza
American cargo planes airdropped more than 36,000 meals to Gaza Tuesday in a joint operation with Jordan, the US military said, as the international community scrambles to curb a growing humanitarian crisis there.
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UN Palestinian Aid Agency May Shut Down In Feb If Funding Doesn't Resume
The UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees said Thursday that international funding cuts may force the shutdown of its operations across the region "by the end of February".
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"Victory For Humanity": Qatar Hails World Court's Ruling On Gaza
Qatar on Friday hailed a ruling by the UN's top court that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the territory.
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"People With Sober Minds...": Kremlin Says Hopes US Congress Will Block Ukraine Aid
The Kremlin said Thursday it hoped US lawmakers would continue to block White House requests for emergency aid for Ukraine amid an internal feud in Washington over immigration reforms.
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Israel Faces Pressure Over Gaza Deaths As War Against Hamas Enters Fifth Week
Israel faced growing calls Saturday to protect civilians in Gaza as its battle with Hamas encircled the territory's main hospital, where an aid agency described the situation as "catastrophic".
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Explained: How Pakistani Firms, Sanctioned Today By US, Were Aiding Its Nuke Program
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- NDC -- on charges of contributing to nuclear-armed Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile program.
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"Karnataka Ex Minister Used Scam Funds To Influence Voters In Lok Sabha Polls": Probe Agency
A total of Rs 15 crore of Rs 89.63 crore funds siphoned in the alleged Valmiki scam by former Karnataka Minister Nagendra and his aides was allegedly used "during the 2024 Lok Sabha election expenditures to influence voters", the ED has said.
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UN Warns Of "Unacceptable" Rising Violence Against Human Aid Workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
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HIV Patients Cured Through Risky Transplant Are Now "Living Proof" Of Hope
Three people effectively cured of HIV have spoken about how a risky transplant procedure saved their lives, with one saying they are "living proof" of hope in the fight against the virus.
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Canada-Based Terrorist Lakhbir Landa's Key Aide Arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key aide of designated individual Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu, alias Landa, in a major terror network case involving the supply of deadly weapons, the agency said on Friday.
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Pakistan Secures $7 Billion Loan Deal With IMF To Boost Faltering Economy
The International Monetary Fund said it reached a new $7 billion loan deal with Pakistan in a bid to bolster its faltering economy.
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North Korea Helping Russia Carry Out "Mass Murder" Of Civilians: Ukraine
A senior Ukrainian presidential aide on Wednesday said North Korea was helping Russia kill Ukrainian civilians and called for greater international isolation of both countries.
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"Operational Misjudgment": Israel Admits Killing 7 Gaza Aid Workers
Israel said Friday it was targeting a "Hamas gunman" when it killed in Gaza seven aid workers whose deaths caused an international outcry, with its military admitting a series of "grave mistakes" and violations of its own rules of engagement.
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Almost Impossible To Deliver Aid In Gaza, Say Top Charities
Major international aid groups warned Thursday it was now almost impossible to work in Gaza, as one accused countries supplying arms to Israel of being complicit in what "amounts to genocide".
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Top World Court Orders Israel To Ensure Urgent Aid Reaches Gazans
The world's top court ordered Israel Thursday to "ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" reaches Gazans, as warnings multiplied of imminent famine after nearly six months of relentless conflict.
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US Military Cargo Planes Airdrop More Aid For Gaza
American cargo planes airdropped more than 36,000 meals to Gaza Tuesday in a joint operation with Jordan, the US military said, as the international community scrambles to curb a growing humanitarian crisis there.
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UN Palestinian Aid Agency May Shut Down In Feb If Funding Doesn't Resume
The UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees said Thursday that international funding cuts may force the shutdown of its operations across the region "by the end of February".
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"Victory For Humanity": Qatar Hails World Court's Ruling On Gaza
Qatar on Friday hailed a ruling by the UN's top court that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the territory.
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"People With Sober Minds...": Kremlin Says Hopes US Congress Will Block Ukraine Aid
The Kremlin said Thursday it hoped US lawmakers would continue to block White House requests for emergency aid for Ukraine amid an internal feud in Washington over immigration reforms.
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Israel Faces Pressure Over Gaza Deaths As War Against Hamas Enters Fifth Week
Israel faced growing calls Saturday to protect civilians in Gaza as its battle with Hamas encircled the territory's main hospital, where an aid agency described the situation as "catastrophic".
