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  Bolkiah, who owns 7,000 cars, aeroplanes and world's largest palace, to host PM Modi in Brunei

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 11:23 PM

  Brunei King has more than 7,000 cars which includes 600 Rolls-Royces, 450 Ferraris, and 380 Bentleys. Besides, he has an impressive aviation fleet which includes a Boeing 747-400, a Boeing 767-200, and an Airbus A340-200.

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  How did a Greek village which sunk nearly 45 years ago reemerge? PICS INSIDE

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 09:08 PM

  A Greek village, intentionally flooded in 1980 to create a reservoir for Athens amid drought-induced water shortages, has begun reemerging from Lake Mornos as water levels recede.

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  Australia celebrates LGBTQ+ Day at Tehran embassy in bold move, Iran calls it insult to Islam

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 08:29 PM

  The Australian embassy in Tehran celebrated the annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day where homosexuality is strictly banned, and homosexuals face the threat of execution. In response, Iran summoned the Australian ambassador over the publication of photos on Instagram.

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  France: 13 killed as boat with 50 migrants capsizes in English Channel, massive rescue operation on

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 07:10 PM

  A boat sank off France's northern coast and plunged more than 50 migrants into the waters of the English Channel as they tried to cross it on Tuesday, French maritime authorities said.

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  PM Modi inaugurates new Chancery of the High Commission of India in Bandar Seri Begawan | WATCH

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 07:27 PM

  During the much-awaited event, the Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community members who were present at the inauguration. He underscored their contribution as a "living bridge" between the two countries and strengthened bilateral ties.

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  PM Modi visits Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque, one of the most photographed landmarks, in Brunei

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 08:09 PM

  The mosque, named after the father of the current Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, was built in 1958. Sultan Saifuddien is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei.

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  Russian missile strike kills 41, hurts over 180 people in Ukraine's Poltava, Zelenskyy vows revenge

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 06:22 PM

  The Ukrainian President said in a video that the Russian forces hit the city with two ballistic missiles, damaging a building of the Institute of Communications.

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  PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Brunei, receives adorable sketch | WATCH

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 05:34 PM

  PM Modi Brunei visit: The gathering, held at a grand hotel, saw a vibrant display of cultural pride and national spirit as expatriates from various regions came together to welcome their leader.

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  PM Modi lands in Brunei Darussalam, receives grand welcome from Crown Prince | VIDEO

  World | Sep 03, 2024, 03:38 PM

  Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to Brunei on a bilateral visit, said he was looking forward to his meetings with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other members of the royal family to advance the historical relationship to new heights.

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  Indian Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh open limited slots for THESE people | DETAILS INSIDE

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 07:39 PM

  Indian Visa Application Centres in major cities across Bangladesh have started providing a limited number of appointment slots for Bangladeshi nationals who need urgent medical and student visas. These services are available in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna.

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  Russia's most advanced 1225 kg 'spy whale' Hvaldimir found dead near Norway

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 07:16 PM

  A white beluga whale named "Hvaldimir," first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumours he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead.

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  Canada: Firing outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's house in Vancouver, reports claim | VIDEO

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 07:12 PM

  Although several videos of the firing went viral on social media, Canadian authorities are currently investigating the truth behind the firing incident.

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  Who are the six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza?

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 05:57 PM

  Israel said that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages captured during Hamas' October 7 attack that ignited the Gaza war, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents had led a high-profile campaign for the captives' release.

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  'Kursk provocation failed to stop Russia's Donetsk goal, ready for peace deal if Ukraine...': Putin

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 04:25 PM

  Russian forces are advancing faster in eastern Ukraine than they have done for a long time, taking several square kilometres per day, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday as Moscow's forces tried to smash through a major Ukrainian defensive line.

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  Russia fires barrage of drones, ballistic missiles at Ukraine's Kyiv as children return to school

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 04:03 PM

  Loud explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Monday as Russia launched a barrage of missiles, sparking fires and damaging homes and infrastructure, officials said.

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  Taiwan earthquake: Tremors of 5.5 magnitude hit Taipei, Hualien, no immediate reports of damage

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 02:49 PM

  On Monday, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's sparsely populated Hualien County on the east coast, according to the island's weather administration. There have been no immediate reports of damage.

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  Bangladesh seeks to restart dialogue with India on Teesta water sharing without third party meddling

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 02:28 PM

  The 56-year-old adviser to Bangladesh’s Department of Water, Forest, Environment, and Climate Change said the interim government has not yet discussed taking the issue of water sharing with India to the international forum.

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  Indian Navy's P-8I Aircraft marks first-ever deployment in Europe, touches down in France

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 01:01 PM

  In its first-ever European deployment, the Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft touched down in France to take part in the Varuna bilateral exercise with the French Navy.

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  PM Modi to embark on Brunei visit in a first ever bilateral tour by an Indian Prime Minister: MEA

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 12:44 PM

  This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian prime minister to Brunei, Secretary East said at a special media briefing. The visit will also mark 40 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei, he said.

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  Israel on edge after massive protest breaks out near Netanyahu's office, Tel Aviv airport shuts down

  World | Sep 02, 2024, 01:02 PM

  Massive protests swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.