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Haftar should immediately halt military operations on Tripoli: Pompeo
The United States is "deeply concerned" by fighting near Libya's capital Tripoli and is seeking an "immediate halt" to an offensive by strongman Khalifa Haftar, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.
US Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen resigns
US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, the front-line defender of the administration's controversial immigration policies, announced her resignation Sunday, in a move linked by observers to the president's anger over Central American border crossers.
India's economic growth driven by domestic demand, need to focus on exports: World Bank
India's economic growth in recent years has been "too much" driven by domestic demand and its exports were about one-third of its potential, a World Bank official said, asserting that the next government needs to focus on export-led growth.
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors
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The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement
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Why are people charging their phone in airplane mode? Know science and benefits behind it
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Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
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Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match
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Planning to study or work in the US? One missing document could now cost Indians their US visa or green card
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'I would like to support...': Sonam Wangchuk reveals if he will join Jharkhand student protesters in Ranchi
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Trump administration refunds $100 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
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'Time to step away': Cambridge's youngest Black professor resigns amid plagiarism row - What we know
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'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach
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Who is Shreya Kalra? Meet the social media star who lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy
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Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman being ‘finalised’: Iran’s foreign ministry
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New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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‘Pakistan called for ceasefire, we kept them waiting’: Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan recalls Operation Sindoor
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Several Indian states ban analogue paneer: Experts explain what it is and the health risks | WION Decodes
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Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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Sajeeb Wazed raises Indian security concerns, calls Bangladesh a 'failed state'
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Ex top Pakistan official blames economic woes on China: Here's how CPEC became a failure
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CJP's Saurav Das alleges YouTubers broke into his house, seeks Delhi Police action
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Scientists find descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference
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India deploys joint outbreak response team as Chandipura virus spreads in Gujarat, Rajasthan
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What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes
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UP gangster Atiq Ahmed's son, on way to meet jailed brother, killed in road accident in Jhansi
Access points from Gaza, West Bank to be closed for 24 hours for election: Israel
The Israeli army announced that access points to Israel from the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will be closed for 24 hours on Tuesday as Israel will hold a general election on April 9.
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed makes comeback with landslide win for party
The former Maldives president on Sunday vowed sweeping reforms and an end to government corruption after leading his party to a record landslide victory just five months since returning from exile.