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US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist, business visas
New visa programme to launch on August 20. Consular officers granted discretion to impose visa bonds. Pilot programme to run…
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Dormant Russia volcano erupts for first time in 450 years
A volcano erupted for the first time in 450 years in Russia’s eastern Kamchatka region, the nation’s emergency authority said…
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74 migrants die as boat sinks off Yemen
At least 68 Ethiopian migrants died after a boat carrying 154 people sank off Yemen’s southern coast in the Gulf…
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Pakistan sends 28th aid shipment to Gaza
Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan on Monday dispatched its 28th humanitarian consignment to Gaza, carrying 100 tons of essential food and medical…
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At least 14 civilians killed by Sudanese paramilitaries fleeing besieged city
Sudanese paramilitary fighters have killed at least 14 civilians trying to flee a besieged city in Darfur, a rights group…
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UAE heatwave intensifies after hottest spring on record
The United Arab Emirates is facing surging temperatures this summer after its hottest spring ever, with temperatures soaring close to…
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Trump’s submarine comments prompt Kremlin warning on nuclear tensions
Russia said on Monday that everyone should be “very, very careful” about nuclear rhetoric, responding to a statement by US…
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Trump warns of higher tariffs if India keeps buying Russian oil
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to “substantially” hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil…
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UK PM bans ‘ninja swords’
Ninja swords are now banned in England and Wales under new laws that came into effect on Friday, the UK…
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Loneliest place on Earth: Mysterious island hidden deep in South Atlantic
There is a remote island that hardly anyone knows about, which is famously known as the loneliest place on Earth.…
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