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Trump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oil
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine.
Better than AI? The UK police who never forget a face
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» SULHAMSTEAD (UNITED KINGDOM) - Artificial intelligence and facial recognition software are seen by some as the future of crime-fighting around the world.
Military ties in spotlight as Modi visits France
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» PARIS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to France on Thursday where he will attend the traditional Bastille Day military parade as guest of honour and discuss major new defence deals.
Study trips, livestreamed fish: Japan's Fukushima charm campaign
AFP, Published on 05/07/2023
» TOKYO: From livestreamed fish to diplomatic study trips, Japan is waging a concerted campaign to calm controversy before it begins releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.
US rolls out red carpet for Modi even as criticism grows
AFP, Published on 22/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday opened a state visit to Washington as the United States steps up its wooing of India despite simmering disagreements on Ukraine and human rights.
Rocket man Messi ready to fire MLS lift-off
AFP, Published on 08/06/2023
» MIAMI - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi's impending move to Inter Miami is set to be the biggest deal in the history of Major League Soccer and turbo-charges the league's aim to enter the American mainstream.
Germany hopes to help climate with discount travel card
AFP, Published on 01/05/2023
» BERLIN - Germany launches on Monday a new flat-rate public transport ticket valid across the country, but the 49-euro ($54) price point has raised doubts about the pass's potential impact.
US arrests Chinese billionaire on fraud rap
AFP, Published on 16/03/2023
» NEW YORK: A Chinese tycoon closely tied to an adviser to former US president Donald Trump has been arrested in New York and charged with bilking $1 billion from supporters of his anti-Beijing activities.
Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches
AFP, Published on 25/01/2023
» ZURICH - Swiss watches are in high demand these days, but sales of second-hand timepieces are also booming, driven by Generation Z buyers who want luxury goods but are also sustainability-minded.
Hair transplant fad turns deadly in India
AFP, Published on 02/12/2022
» NEW DELHI: All that balding Indian television executive Athar Rasheed wanted was to look handsome and get married. But the 30-year-old's seemingly harmless hair transplant went fatally wrong.