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Guatemalas Volcano of Fire endangers 30,000 people
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Guatemala's Volcano of Fire endangers 30,000 people

San Jose, March 11: Guatemala's active Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) poses an imminent threat to at least 30,000 people, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) warned. The agency's executive secretary, Claudinne Ogaldes, called on nearby residents in the departments of...
Armenian Foreign Minister thanks EAM Jaishankar for warm welcome
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Armenian Foreign Minister thanks EAM Jaishankar for warm welcome

New Delhi, March 11: Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed his gratitude to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar on Tuesday for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their official visit to India. Taking to social media platform...
Myanmar Junta announces election within 10 months amid ongoing civil war
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Myanmar Junta announces election within 10 months amid ongoing civil war

The announcement by Myanmar's military leader, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, comes as the army struggles to maintain control.
South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global partnerships
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South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global...

Johannesburg, March 8: South Africa will use its G20 presidency to promote tourism, address national priorities, and strengthen South-South cooperation, a senior government official said. Thandi Morake, deputy minister of international relations and cooperation, made the remarks at the University of...
North Korean leader inspects project to build nuclear-powered submarine
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North Korean leader inspects project to build nuclear-powered submarine

Seoul, March 8: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine, warning that his country's maritime defence capability will be 'fully' projected "in any necessary waters without limitation," the North's state media reported on Saturday. Kim made the...
India and Ireland agree to establish Joint Economic Commission during EAM Jaishankar
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India and Ireland agree to establish Joint Economic Commission during EAM...

Dublin, Mar 8: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held discussions with Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris in Dublin, focusing on a "new Action Plan" to reinvigorate ties between the two countries. The two ministers discussed cooperation in...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions

Washington, March 8: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened far-reaching sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and a final settlement is reached with Ukraine. “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large...
EAM Jaishankar calls on Ireland President Michael Higgins, discusses role of culture in strengthening nationhood
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EAM Jaishankar calls on Ireland President Michael Higgins, discusses role of...

Dublin, March 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, has called on Irish President Michael D Higgins, marking the beginning of his visit to Ireland where he is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Irish counterpart. EAM Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed the regards of President...
Canada to halt second wave of tariffs on US goods until April 2
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Canada to halt second wave of tariffs on US goods until April 2

Ottawa, March 7: Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has said that Canada will halt the second wave of tariffs on US goods until April 2. "The United States has agreed to suspend tariffs on CUSMA (Canada-US-Mexico Agreement) compliant exports from Canada until April 2," LeBlanc said on...
US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana
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US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's extradition stay request

New Delhi, March 7: The US Supreme Court has rejected a plea by 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, seeking a stay on his extradition to India to face trial. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had filed an "Emergency Application For Stay" with the Associate Justice of the...
Despite requests, no word from India on Hasinas extradition: Yunus
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Despite requests, no word from India on Hasina's extradition: Yunus

Hasina, has been residing in India since August 5 last year, after fleeing Bangladesh following a large-scale student-led protest that led to the downfall of her Awami League govt.
ISIS-K operative brought from Pakistan confesses to attacks in Kabul, Russia: US officials
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ISIS-K operative brought from Pakistan confesses to attacks in Kabul, Russia: US...

New York, March 6: The ISIS-K terror operative behind the suicide attack on US military personnel in Kabul has been involved in web of terrorist attacks in Russia and elsewhere in Afghanistan, according to the US. US President Donald Trump's Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a White...
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