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India and Israel Vow to Fight Terrorism Together
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India and Israel Vow to Fight Terrorism Together

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and Israel are determined to 'stand side by side' against global terrorism, concluding a two-day visit to Jerusalem.

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French Nuclear Start-up Fails

A French nuclear start-up, described as 'selling a dream,' has reportedly run aground, indicating its failure or significant difficulties.

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism as the Kremlin escalates its crackdown on the app
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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism as the Kremlin escalates its crackdown on the app

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov on charges of facilitating terrorist activity, according to articles published February 24 in the nation’s newspaper of record, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, and the tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda.

US boards third Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean
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US boards third Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

US military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. An organisation that tracks ship movements said the vessel was the only tanker left to pursue after more than a dozen fled the coast of Venezuela following the capture of the South American country’s authoritarian then president, Nicolas Maduro. The boarding is the 10th interdiction of an ...

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Research on OEM Downtime Recovery

New research indicates that leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have reduced downtime recovery by 40%, enhancing profitability through resilience-first strategies.

Malaysia’s tuberculosis cases rise to above 3,000, health ministry flags risks
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Malaysia’s tuberculosis cases rise to above 3,000, health ministry flags risks

As Malaysians flock to Ramadan bazaars and breaking fast gatherings, the health ministry is reminding the public to observe tuberculosis (TB) precautions, especially in crowded and enclosed spaces. In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry said a total of 596 new TB cases were reported nationwide during the sixth epidemiological week. The statement said the latest detections brought the cumulative number of tuberculosis cases to 3,161 across Malaysia. “Crowded, enclosed and poorly...

JI chief terms govt participation in Trump’s Board of Peace meeting on Gaza ‘unacceptable’
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JI chief terms govt participation in Trump’s Board of Peace meeting on Gaza ‘unacceptable’

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday criticised the government for participating in the Boa­rd of Peace’s (BoP) first meeting over Gaza, terming it “unacceptable”. His remarks came after the inaugural BoP meeting on Thursday in Washington, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the peacemaking efforts of United States President Donald Trump, who is heading the forum. Addressing the media in Lahore on Saturday, the JI leader said it was “unacceptable at any cost” to...

PM Modi Visits Israel, Meets Leaders and Indian-Jewish Community
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PM Modi Visits Israel, Meets Leaders and Indian-Jewish Community

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on day two of his visit to Israel, where he is scheduled to visit a Holocaust memorial and hold meetings with President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as engage with the Indian-Jewish community.

Iran: Military chopper crashes into market; 4 dead
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Iran: Military chopper crashes into market; 4 dead

A military helicopter crashed into a bustling market in central Iran, claiming at least four lives, including the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft was reportedly on a training mission when it fell in Dorcheh, Isfahan province. This incident follows another recent aviation fatality, highlighting Iran's ongoing challenges with its aging air fleet.

Supreme Court Ruling Jolts Trump's Tariff Future
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Supreme Court Ruling Jolts Trump's Tariff Future

The Supreme Court's decision on President Trump's tariffs has sent shockwaves through Washington and the business world, prompting questions about the future of these trade policies.