Golan Heights: Israel unveils ‘Trump Heights’ settlement

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Golan Heights: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new settlement in the occupied Golan Heights, named after US President Donald Trump. At a naming ceremony on Sunday, Mr Netanyahu said Trump Heights honoured Mr Trump for his decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the territory. Building work has yet to begin but a sign…

Him Electronics renovate New Shree Ganesh Electronics outlet in Chitwan

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Chitwan: On the occasion of 10th year completion of New Shree Ganesh Electronics, one of the authorized dealers of Him Electronics Pvt. Ltd. has renovated the outlet adding more features and services in Parsa, Chitwan. New Shree Ganesh Electronics has been selling latest Samsung Electronics like TVs, Refrigerators and Home Appliances in Chitwan for the…

Gulf of Oman: Saudi Arabia blames tanker attacks on rival Iran

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Oman : Saudi Arabia has blamed its rival Iran for the recent attacks on oil tankers along a key shipping route in the Gulf. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says his country “won’t hesitate” to tackle any threats, as tensions continue to rise in the region. On Thursday, two tankers were attacked in the…

Roadside bomb kills several police officers in east Kenya

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Kenya : At least eight Kenyan police officers have died after their car hit a roadside bomb near the Somali border. Eleven people were in the car when it hit the device in east Wajir county. The fate of the others is unclear. No-one has admitted planting the explosives. Unnamed officials told AFP news agency…

The 14th Samsung Digital Plaza opens in Butwal

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Butwal: The 14th Samsung Digital Plaza under the wings of Him Electronics Pvt. Ltd. started operation from today in the city of Butwal. Samsung Digital Plazas are exclusive Samsung showrooms where the brand’s latest digital products like TVs, Mobiles and other appliances are displayed and sold. Increasing demand in the market for high end Samsung…

China’s Xi praises ‘best friend’ Putin during Russia visit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has described Russia’s Vladimir Putin as his “best friend” during a three-day visit to Moscow focusing on trade and relations between the two countries. The visit comes as China-US relations have soured over a bitter trade war. Russia had decided on a pivot to the east years ago after ties worsened…

UAE tanker attacks blamed on ‘state actor’

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The United Arab Emirates has told the UN Security Council a “state actor” was most likely behind attacks on four tankers off its coast. The 12 May attacks bore the hallmarks of a “sophisticated and co-ordinated operation”, according to its report. The UAE did not say who it thought was behind the attacks, which also…

Huawei signs deal with Russian telecoms firm to develop 5G

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Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecoms firm MTS to develop 5G technology in Russia. The companies will develop next-generation 5G networks in Russia over the next year, reports said. The deal was agreed as China’s President Xi Jinping began a three-day visit to Russia. It comes as some Western countries, led by the…

D-Day: May and Macron in France to mark 75th anniversary

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The only words we can say to veterans are “thank you”, Theresa May has told a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. Her words were echoed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who told D-Day veterans gathered in northern France that we owe them “our freedom”. The day of commemorative events began…

Trump’s surreal royal visit turns from pomp to politics

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London : It was the moment when a famous, powerful dynasty, built on inherited wealth, hounded by tabloids and with a weakness for palatial, gold-encrusted residences met … the British royal family. The Trump clan descended on Buckingham Palace on Monday, and Queen Elizabeth II seemed to cast a calming spell on the President, who…