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H5N1 bird flu could take hold in New Zealand within months: Govt
Wellington, July 16 (IANS) A newly detected strain of H5N1 avian influenza is likely to become endemic in New Zealand…
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Trump administration seeks record $1.5tn defence budget
Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that his administration would seek a $1.5 trillion defence budget,…
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Wildfires in Canada's Ontario cause severe smog, disrupt rail traffic
Ottawa, July 16 (IANS) Wildfires sweeping across northwestern Ontario, Canada, in recent days have caused severe smog and a sharp…
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Trump vows to rebuild US shipbuilding, calls it national security priority
Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive American shipbuilding, asserting that his…
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US steps up South and Southeast Asia energy push; DFC approves $1.5 billion for infrastructure
Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has announced that it is stepping up investments in South and Southeast Asia…
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Israel, Lebanon conclude Rome talks, move closer to launching 'pilot zones'
Rome, July 16 (IANS) Israel and Lebanon concluded a new round of talks in Rome, moving closer to launching a…
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Trump unveils $10bn US defence push, claims it will create over 4000 jobs
Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced nearly $10 billion in new investments in the country’s defence…
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India-UK FTA to propel Maharashtra as a global growth engine, says CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that implementation of the landmark India-United Kingdom (UK)…
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Concerns mount over Pakistan's misuse of detention laws against peaceful activists
Islamabad, July 15 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has urged the Pakistani authorities to immediately release Pashtun leader…
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Pakistan’s struggle with terrorism consequence of strategic choices, evolving militant ecosystems: Report
Islamabad, July 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s struggle with terrorism is the result of historical strategic decisions, evolving militant ecosystems, ideological radicalisation,…
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