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Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia. While all 20 crew members aboard the M.T. Sibu 1 were reported safe, six Indians were among 10 crew members aboard the M/V LUTUF hijacked off Somalia.
Speaking on the ‘Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show,’ Vance said the US could use economic measures to influence Tehran but warned that such pressure could also have wider consequences.
A 35-year-old Albany woman, Jessica Bowie, was arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol and kill senators in an ISIS-inspired attack. She was caught in an FBI sting operation and faces charges of providing material support to ISIS.
The witness saw 50 bodies, many wrapped in mats and traditional cloths, lying in the forecourt of a community mosque ahead of their burial in Gorau later on Thursday.
Petrol and diesel prices today — 21 Aug: Crude prices declined on 21 August amid escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly after Trump's ‘economic warfare’ threat for Iran. Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities here.
A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana noted that the status of English in India may require constitutional examination given its historical roots and use as an official language by several States
China and Switzerland have concluded negotiations on an updated trade agreement that will give 99.8% of Swiss exports duty-free access to China. The deal also expands market access for Swiss investors and strengthens cooperation on labour, environmental and trade issues.
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The move followed Pakistan's Supreme Court order on Tuesday, asking authorities to transfer Khan, 73, to Shifa International Hospital in the capital city within 48 hours and allow him access to a medical panel that includes his personal physician.
The discovery triggered sudden panic among villagers during the excavation of the foundation in Amethi, a town about 130 kms from Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh capital.
