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India starts work on hydro projects

06-05-2025 Bureau Report + Agencies NEW DELHI/ SRINAGAR: India has begun work to boost reservoir holding capacity at two hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, sources with knowledge of the matter told media, after fresh tension with Pakistan led it to suspend a water-sharing pact. The work represents …

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Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

06-05-2025 LIMA: Thirteen miners have been found dead inside a mine in Peru after being kidnapped several days earlier. They were working at a gold mine owned by Peruvian mining company Poderosa, which is based in Pataz province, north of the capital Lima. The victims had been sent out to …

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Israeli cabinet backs plans to expand Gaza operation

05-05-2025 JERUSALEM/ GAZA STRIP: Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for an expanded operation in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported, adding to signs that attempts to stop the fighting and return hostages held by Hamas have made no progress. The decision came after comments from both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

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Samsung fights $520 million India tax demand

05-05-2025 Bureau Report + Agencies NEW DELHI: Samsung has asked an Indian tribunal to quash a $520 million tax demand for allegedly misclassifying imports of networking gear, arguing officials were aware of the practice as India’s Reliance imported the same component in a similar manner for years, documents show. Samsung, …

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Missile launched from Yemen hits Israel’s airport

05-05-2025 TEL AVIV/ SANA’A: A ballistic missile launched from Yemen has hit the perimeter of Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, damaging road structures and a vehicle and causing air traffic to stop, according to photos and footage verified by media. The Israeli military confirmed on Sunday morning that its defence system …

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Romania votes in crucial presidential election rerun

05-05-2025 BUCHAREST: Romanians are casting ballots in a presidential election months after a previous vote held in November was annulled over allegations of Russian interference. Polls opened at 7am local time and will close at 9pm, with exit polls expected shortly afterwards. Far-right politician George Simion is expected to win …

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