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Qatar lessens sentences for eight Indian nationals on death row.

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In a new update, a court in Qatar has chosen to decrease the death penalties given to eight Indian nationals who were convicted last month in an alleged espionage case. We have acknowledged today’s decision from the Qatar Court of Appeal regarding the Dahra Global case, where the sentences have been lessened. We await the detailed judgment. Our Ambassador to Qatar and other officials, along with family members, were present at the Court of Appeal. We have supported them from the start and will continue to provide all consular and legal aid. We’ll persist in addressing the matter with Qatari …

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US Airplanes Attack Yemen, 17 Houthi Fighters Die.

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said today that 17 of their fighters were killed in airstrikes by the United States. The Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, did not say where the airstrikes happened. The United States has been carrying out airstrikes in Yemen since 2016 against Al Qaeda and other militant groups. The Houthis have been fighting the Yemeni government since 2014 in a civil war that has killed tens of thousands of people and caused a major humanitarian crisis. Here are some simple facts to remember: The Houthis have initiated a series of drone and missile attacks on …

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Indian-origin Man, 41, Attacked on Washington Street, Passes Away.

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The suspect knocked Vivek Taneja to the ground, causing him to hit his head on the pavement, as stated in a police report. Earlier this week, an Indian-American executive passed away after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a fight outside a restaurant in Washington. Vivek Taneja, hailing from Virginia, and the suspect were reportedly at two related Japanese restaurants on February 2, according to a police report. Taneja was knocked to the ground by the suspect, hitting his head on the pavement, as per information from a police report cited by The Washington Post. This incident adds to a series of …

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The coroner’s office has confirmed the tragic death of Sameer Kamath, an Indian American student, as suicide.

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Sameer Kamath, an Indian-origin doctoral student enrolled at Purdue University in Indiana, reportedly passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Sameer Kamath, a doctoral student of Indian descent, who was studying at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and was discovered deceased at a nature preserve this week, reportedly succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The 23-year-old US citizen’s body was found on Monday, February 5, at Crow’s Grove Nature Preserve, as confirmed by Warren County Coroner Justin Brummett. According to Warren County Coroner Justin Brummett, Kamath’s body was discovered around 5 p.m. Kamath …

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BREAKING NEWS: US Air Strikes Smash 85+ Iran-Linked Targets in Syria and Iraq.

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US President Joe Biden declared, “Our reaction started today. It will proceed at times and places we choose,” in a statement. The US military attacked Iranian forces and groups supported by Tehran in Iraq and Syria on Friday. This came after a drone attack killed three American soldiers in Jordan. The US held Iran-backed forces responsible for the drone attack but didn’t strike Iran directly in response. Washington aimed to prevent future attacks without starting a full-scale war with Tehran, which both sides want to avoid. US President Joe Biden said, “Our reaction started today. It will keep going where …

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“Tragic: Indian-Origin Student Shreyas Reddy Found Dead In US, Marking 4th Case This Year”

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The Indian Embassy in New York has conveyed deep sorrow regarding the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of Shreyas Reddy Beniger’s demise. A 19-year-old student of Indian origin, Shreyas Reddy Beniger, was discovered deceased in the US on Thursday, marking the fourth such incident this year and the third within a week. Shreyas was enrolled at the Linder School of Business in Ohio. According to officials speaking to NDTV, Shreyas’ parents reside in Hyderabad, although he held an American passport. Authorities have confirmed that foul play or the potential for a hate crime …

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German defense minister warns that Russia may launch an attack on NATO within the next five years.

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With 90,000 personnel gearing up for the largest military exercises in decades, there is a cautionary message that Russia might initiate an attack by 2034 or even sooner. Citizens are being advised to brace themselves for a significant conflict. The German defense minister has issued a warning that Russia might attack NATO within the next five years, coinciding with the alliance’s preparation for its most extensive military exercises in decades amid growing global uncertainties. Boris Pistorius conveyed to the German news outlet Der Tagesspiegel, “Our experts anticipate a window of five to eight years during which this could become a …

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Barack Obama wishes Michelle Obama a happy birthday and calls her his ‘better half’ with a heartfelt message.

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Barack Obama posted a lovely photo of Michelle Obama in a yellow dress while extending his birthday greetings to her. Here’s what the former President had to say. As Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, celebrated her 60th birthday, her husband and ex-President of the US, Barack Obama, conveyed a heartfelt wish for her. He used Instagram to express his love for Michelle and shared how she brings joy to his days. Obama penned, “This is the appearance of 60. Wishing a joyful birthday to my incredible partner – she’s not only one of the wittiest, …

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Iran’s Attacks in Pakistan Highlight Strategic Failures in Islamabad.

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In mid-December last year, Jaish ul-Adl, a Sunni militant group involved in the Baluch insurgency spanning Pakistan’s Balochistan region and Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, launched an attack on a police post in the Iranian city of Rusk. The gun battle that ensued resulted in the death of 12 Iranian police personnel. Rusk was just one of many locations where Jaish ul-Adl has been implicated in attacks over the years. The recent missile strikes by Iran into Pakistan have brought to light the enduring tensions between the two nations regarding Baluch militancy and the associated ethnic conflicts. These strikes occur …

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Following actions in Iraq, Iran launches missiles at a Baluchi group within Pakistani territory.

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The strike occurred late on Tuesday and led to the unfortunate death of two innocent children, with three girls sustaining injuries, according to the World News report. In Islamabad, two children lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries in what Pakistan’s foreign ministry referred to as an “illegal” airstrike by Iran. The ministry stated on Wednesday that it had summoned Tehran’s top diplomat in Islamabad to express its protest against the “unprovoked violation of its airspace.” Although the statement did not specify the location of the strike, social media reports from various Pakistani accounts indicated explosions in Balochistan province, …

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