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Guyana-Venezuela tensions: How oil discovery revivedEssequibocrisis
On December 15, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve the Essequibo dispute without the use of force. With that, the threat of a military conflict is over - at least for now.
Former EU Commission President Jacques Delors, architect of euro project, dies at 98
Jacques Delors, a key architect of the European Union's historic single currency project, died at 98 on Wednesday.
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Salman Khan breaks silence on health concerns after viral Mumbai appearance
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Kaylee Hottle was unconscious: Shocking details from first responders revealed after teen star's death
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'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence
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Trump blames AI for viral video of mystery objects thrown from White House window, WH says ‘maintenance’. Who's lying?
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'What is wrong...': Anna Hazare breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's protest, makes an appeal to Centre
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Dharmendra Pradhan's 1997 paper leak protest surfaces amid calls for resignation
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'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk
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Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
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FBI arrests alleged $547mn medicare fraud fugitive after 3-year global manhunt
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Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues
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US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon
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New OTT releases this week (July 20-26, 2026): Musafir Cafe, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, 72 Hours- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against Zimbabwe
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Trump announces 200% tariff on generic drugs: Here's what it means for 'Pharmacy of the World' India
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'Don't waste...': CJI Surya Kant breaks silence on Delhi police brutality against protesting students
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Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is
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World's top 7 most liveable cities in 2026 — Check where India and Pakistan stand
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'We acted immediately...': Indian PM Modi breaks silence on paper leaks as NEET protest, calls for Education Minister's resignation grows
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Maharashtra Bandh call on July 23: What all you need to know
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'Is that a back-up Trump?' Mysterious look-alike standing behind Donald Trump baffles netizens
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IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?
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He predicted COVID-19 and 2008 economic crisis, was labeled fearmonger. Now he has another dire warning
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FIFA 2026 | 'I am truly sorry': Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who get red card in final, reacts to loss
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'Guru is the...': Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shares message on education amid calls for his resignation
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UP BTech gold medalist dies by suicide after failing in nearly 50 govt job attempts, leaves note for father
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Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
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ICC ODI Rankings: Joe Root jumps big, India trio close in on No. 1 spot
Dollar slides to 5-month low against Euro as Fed signals possible rate cuts
The US dollar hit a five-month low against the euro and a basket of currencies on Wednesday, driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve might consider cutting interest rates.
General Motors sues San Francisco for $121 mn over alleged tax overcharge
General Motors (GM) has initiated legal proceedings against the city of San Francisco, seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging an unjustly inflated tax bill.
Amazon Prime Video subscribers will soon see ads unless they pay extra in these countries
Amazon's Prime Video subscribers will no longer enjoy the ad-free experience unless they pay an additional $3.83 (£2.99) in some countries.
Turkey raises minimum wage by 49pc amid soaring inflation
In a bid to alleviate the mounting pressure of soaring living costs, Turkey has announced a substantial 49 per cent increase in the minimum wage for the upcoming year.
Apple wins reprieve in smartwatch battle as appeals court lifts import ban
Apple has secured a temporary victory in its legal tussle over smartwatches, as a US appeals court temporarily lifted a government commission's import ban imposed in a patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo.
Maersk resumes Suez Canal routes amid global shipping concerns
Denmark's Maersk has announced the scheduling of numerous container vessels to traverse the Suez Canal and the Red Sea in the coming days, signalling a potential return to normalcy for global shipping firms.
China unveils plan to boost domestic demand, technological self-reliance
China has set forth an economic agenda aimed at expanding domestic demand, ensuring a swift recovery, and promoting stable growth, according to an interim report on China's 14th five-year plan published by parliament on Wednesday.
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