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Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and Bulgaria face extreme winter storms, 10 killed, 2 million without electricity

ION correspondentNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and Bulgaria faced extreme winter storms on Monday, killing at least 10, and leaving 2 million people without electricity. 23 more including two children were...

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Christopher Luxon swears in as New Zealand’s prime minister

ION correspondentNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Christopher Luxon has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister today. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Governor-General Cindy Kiro. Luxon leads a conservative coalition after his...

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Hamas invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza after he voices support for Israel

ION correspondentNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

A senior Hamas official invited tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to visit Gaza to “see the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment” – a day after Musk voiced...

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10 Israeli citizens handed over to Red Cross in Gaza, Israeli Military says

ION correspondentNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

The latest swap of hostages held by terror group Hamas for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel took place last evening as part of an ongoing cease-fire agreement between the warring...

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Hamas, Israel extend truce deal by two days, 50 women prisoners to be released

ION correspondentNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Israel has agreed to release 50 women prisoners as part of a deal to extend a temporary truce with Hamas in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli...

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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulates Golfer Aditi Ashok for winning Ladies European Tour Season Finale Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open in Spain.

ION correspondentNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Updated. Nov. 27, 2023. 3.04 PM. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur today congratulated Golfer Aditi Ashok for winning the Ladies European Tour Season Finale Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open in...

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42nd India International Trade Fair concludes in New Delhi.

ION correspondentNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Updated. Nov. 27, 2023. 8.43 PM. The 42nd India International Trade Fair concluded in New Delhi today. Over 10 lakh domestic and foreign visitors and businesspersons participated in this...

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15 films from across globe compete for prestigious Golden Peacock Award at 54th International Film Festival of India.

EditorNovember 26, 2023November 26, 2023

Updated, Nov. 26, 2023. 8.58 AM. In Goa, fifteen films from across the globe are competing for the prestigious Golden Peacock Award, the highest honour, at the 54th International...

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty march into semi-finals of Men’s Doubles in China Masters Badminton tournament.

ION correspondentNovember 25, 2023November 25, 2023

Updated, Nov. 24, 2023. 8.48 PM. In the China Masters Badminton tournament at Shenzhen, Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has entered the semi-finals of Men’s Doubles....

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Israel-Hamas 4-day truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed in first batch

ION correspondentNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

The four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas kicked off on Friday morning, as announced by Qatar on Thursday. The cease-fire, commenced at 7 am local time, will witness the...