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G20 invite fuels speculation about legislation to rename India as Bharat

The Union government could introduce a bill during the special session of Parliament from September 18-22 to officially rename India....

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G20 Summit: Five reasons why China's Xi Jinping is not visiting India

President Xi Jinping is not coming to India to attend this week’s Group of 20 or G20 Summit and instead....

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“British scholars’ visit to Afghanistan, an attempt to whitewash Taliban”

KABUL – A coalition of 50 activists has issued a stern call to the British government, urging an investigation into....

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Nigeria hosts 54 countries, others to Africa Internet Governance Forum 2023

The event will feature high-ranking speakers, policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders from across Africa and beyondNigeria is set to....

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Afghanistan to establish railway link with Iranian Chabahar Port

KABUL – In a recent development, the Head of Taliban interim government’s railway department, Bakht-ur-Rahman Sharafat, has revealed plans to....

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How Saudi Arabia is boosting food security by pursuing agricultural self-sufficiency

JEDDAH: Considering some 90 percent of Saudi Arabia’s territory is largely desert and ill-suited for farming, few might expect the....

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Saudi Arabia establishes new global organization to address water challenges

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Monday that the Kingdom is establishing a global water organization, which....

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Protest warning: NANS tackles DSS, storms UNILAG tomorrow

5th September 2023 By Gbenga Oloniniran The National Association of Nigerian Students has warned that the Department of State Services should....

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Iran new envoy meets Raisi before heading to Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – Iran’s newly-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, met on Monday with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi before leaving....

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Over 14 million pilgrims arrive in Karbala on Arbaeen occasion

TEHRAN—The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Karbala has exceeded 14 million, the Karbala governor has said.“More than....