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#FirstpostAmerica : As Israel mulls a response to Iran's missile and drone attack, Tehran has warned that the smallest action against its interests would be met with a ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi threatened a "severe" response if Israel retaliated for last weekend's missile and drone attack ... Show more
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Amid escalating tensions following a significant missile and drone attack by Iran, a recent poll has found that nearly three-quarters of Israelis oppose ... Show more
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#FirstpostAmerica : The Kingdom of Jordan is caught in the crosshairs of the latest confrontation between Iran and Israel. Jordan is facing a tough balancing act as anger ... Show more
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In a phone conversation with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hailed his country's weekend attack on Israel as a success ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a new political headache after the Iranian attack on April 13. It was the first time Iran directly ... Show more
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#FirstpostAmerica : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that his troops ran out of missiles while trying to defend a key power plant that generates electricity for ... Show more
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The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concerns about Israel potentially targeting Iranian nuclear sites ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Israeli military officers have said that they will hit back at Iran for Saturday's drone and missile attack, but have not mentioned when or how the ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : While Iran has no friends remaining in the Western world, it has cultivated close ties with countries like Russia and China ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : The world is more interconnected than ever before. The internet allows people across the world to communicate with each other ... Show more
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#FPVideo : The Canadian authorities arrested six people in a gold heist case that is being touted as the country’s largest ever ... Show more
Quick Glance: 9 Charged in Canada's Largest Gold Theft: Summary
  • Police announced that nine individuals are facing charges in the largest gold theft in Canadian history that occurred at Toronto's international airport.

  • 6,600 gold bars valued at over 20 million Canadian dollars and 2.5 million Canadian dollars in foreign currencies were stolen, melted, and used to buy illegal firearms.

  • Those charged include an Air Canada employee, a former manager, and a jewelry store owner. Authorities are searching for additional suspects, including a manager who is currently at large.

  • The stolen gold and currencies were picked up using fraudulent documents, and only a fraction of the stolen amount has been recovered so far.
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#FPReels : US officials said it would not renew a license expiring on April 18 that eased oil sanctions on Venezuela. The US cited the move in response to ... Show more
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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#FirstpostAmerica : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has closed down his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador and has ended all diplomatic ties with Quito ... Show more
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#FPReels : According to preliminary results, Croatia’s ruling party, the Croatian Democratic Union, won the parliamentary elections ... Show more
Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
  • Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election

  • Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them

  • HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia

  • Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
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#VantageReels : Is Nestle Adding Sugar to Baby Food in the Global South? | #Vantage With Palki Sharma Upadhyay #VantageOnFirstpost
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LIVE: US Ambassador to UN Linda Thomas Greenfield Speaks on North Korea Disarmament in Tokyo US ambassador to the United Nations ... Show more   #northkorea   #china   #russia   #unitedstates   #unitednations   #lindathomasgreenfield   #firstpost   #newslive   #worldnews   #latestnews   #globalnews   #news   #internationalnews   #trendingnews
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#VantageHighlights : US, China Defence Chiefs Hold First Talks in Over a Year | #VantageOnFirstpost with Palki Sharma Upadhyay Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/live/13rqumo8RRY
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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LIVE | Iran Vs Israel: US to Impose Fresh Sanctions on Iran; IDF Vows Retaliation for Strikes The United States has warned that it will impose fresh sanctions ... Show more   #irandrones   #israel   #missilestrike   #israel   #iran   #israelhamas   #joebiden   #unitedstates   #firstpost   #newslive   #worldnews   #latestnews   #globalnews   #news   #internationalnews   #trendingnews
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Consumer giant Nestle has been accused of adding sugar to baby products sold in global south countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nestlé's Addition of Sugar to Infant Milk in Poorer Countries Exposed by Report
  • Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, disregarding international guidelines.

  • Public Eye's investigation found added sugar in Nestlé's baby products in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

  • WHO guidelines state no added sugars should be allowed in food for children under three in the European region.

  • Nestlé has reduced added sugars in their infant cereals globally by 11% over the past decade and continues to reformulate products.
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#FirstpostAmerica : The world-famous Great Barrier Reef in Australia has been hit by one of the most severe mass bleaching events on record ... Show more
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#FPReels : The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives failed to advance the repeal of the state's 160-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday ... Show more
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#FPReels : Thousands of Georgians took to the streets of capital, Tbilisi, protesting against a controversial "foreign agents" bill approved by the ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Here are today's #VantageShots – images that tell the story | Palki Sharma - In Australia, coral bleaching affects most of the Great Barrier Reef ... Show more
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Iran vs Israel LIVE: Hezbollah Strikes Israel | Iran Vows "Severe Response" against Israel Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has made it clear that ... Show more   #irandrones   #israel   #missilestrike   #israel   #iran   #israelhamas   #joebiden   #unitedstates   #firstpost   #newslive   #worldnews   #latestnews   #globalnews   #news   #internationalnews   #trendingnewsmalaysia
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IPL 2024: GT bundled out for their lowest total after shocking batting display against DC in Ahmedabad
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#FPVideo : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic forecast, projecting a 3.2% growth in 2024, a slight increase from previous ... Show more
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
  • The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.

  • IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.

  • While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.

  • Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
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#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki S Upadhyay | Episode 323 In this Episode: -"Severe Response": Can Iran Deter Israel? -Netanyahu V/S Israel: Who Wants To Attack ... Show more
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#FPReels : In New South Wales, Australia, police made their first riot-related arrest following the stabbing of an Assyrian bishop during a church service in ... Show more
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#FPReels : A heartwarming viral video shows Dubai Police official rescuing a stranded cat. The cat was clinging to a car’s door that was partly submerged in flood ... Show more
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#FPReels : A pro-Palestinian protester interrupted European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen’s speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : As tensions escalate in West Asia, the potential for a wider conflict looms, posing significant risks to the Indian economy ... Show more
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#FirstpostAmerica : US President Joe Biden's campaign has ramped up campaign spending as the 2024 race to the White House heats up. The Biden Campaign's spending quadrupled ... Show more
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#FPReels : Myanmar's imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from jail to house arrest as a health precaution amid a severe heatwave ... Show more
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#FirstSports : Rajasthan continued their winning run with a narrow victory over Kolkata. Jos Buttler overshadowed Sunil Naraine' 109 with his 107-run knock ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : A new report reveals more details about the high-profile real-estate scam that has rocked Vietnam. Real-estate tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted of ... Show more
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#FPVideo : Millions across India offered prayers on Ram Navami, a day which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. This year ... Show more
Quick Glance: Historic Event: Fusion of Science and Celebration at Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak
  • The Surya Tilak ceremony for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was a remarkable event that signified a significant turn after 500 years. Followers gathered to witness the event on the auspicious day of Ram Navami as the temple doors opened early in the morning. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust extended the darshan period, stressing that no special arrangements were made for the day.

  • During the Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak ceremony, the sun's rays delicately touched the forehead of Ram Lalla. This remarkable occurrence was enabled by a sophisticated mechanism involving mirrors and lenses, symbolizing deep reverence. Developed by researchers from IIT-Roorkee, the device precisely directed sunlight onto the deity at noon, showcasing precision and devotion.

  • At the Ram Navami festival, followers could engage in darshan from the early hours of the morning, commencing with the Shringaar Aarti of Ram Lalla at 5 a.m. Offerings were presented at the temple exit after the Shayan Aarti. Emphasis was placed on securely storing belongings outside the temple premises to facilitate the darshan process.

  • Ram Janmabhoomi is celebrating a grand event for the second time after the pran pratishtha ceremony. Ram Navami is being celebrated with grandeur at Ram Mandir, featuring offerings of 56 types of bhog, prasad, and panjiri. Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das affirmed that all arrangements for the celebration are overseen by the Trust, with Ram Navami being joyously commemorated.
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India's T20 World Cup squad: Mayank Yadav or IPL rookies unlikely, top performers could get a shock, says report
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IPL 2024: Punjab Kings share latest fitness update on captain Shikhar Dhawan: Dhawan has been out of action ever since he injured his shoulder while fielding in ...
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out ... Show more
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IPL 2024: On MS Dhoni’s future in league, ex-CSK teammate Suresh Raina gives one-word reply
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IPL 2024: On MS Dhoni’s future in league, ex-CSK teammate Suresh Raina ...
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'Mustafizur Rahman has nothing to learn from IPL': BCB official: So far Mustafizur Rahman has taken 10 wickets in five matches of IPL 2024 and is third in the ...
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'Mustafizur Rahman has nothing to learn from IPL': BCB official
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Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is among the top 10 busiest airports in the world in 2023. | #FPCreative
Quick Glance: DXB leads as world's busiest international airport
  • The Airports Council International (ACI) today revealed the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, displaying significant shifts due to the resurgence of international air travel. Dubai International (DXB) maintained its status as the world's busiest international airport for international travel, marking the 10th consecutive year.

  • Dubai's remarkable achievement highlights the collaboration and dedication in the aviation sector.

  • Airport rankings are formulated based on extensive data from over 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries and territories globally. This comprehensive dataset positions ACI World as a significant authority on flight demand, ensuring high accuracy and reliability in its rankings.
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Georgian lawmakers gave a first green light to a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass street protests across the ... Show more
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#FPReels : The Israeli military released a video with the claim that they have killed a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. The video shows a moving vehicle being hit ... Show more
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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#VantageOnFirstpost : The Solomon Islands went to polls today, about 420,000 people in the nation of 700,000 were eligible to vote. They went out to vote for 50 members of ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki S Upadhyay| Episode322 In this Episode: -Will Israel Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites? -How Will Iran Respond To An Israeli Attack? -Iran's ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : A Gujarat-based couple, from an affluent Indian business family, have donated their lifetime earnings of Rs. 200 crores, or $23 million ... Show more
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#FirstSports : In a disturbing incident that shook the football world, a fan launches a vicious attack on an Al-Ittihad player with a whip following the Saudi Super ... Show more
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Did you know? In Lok Sabha Elections, general candidates must pay ₹25,000, while SC/ST candidates pay ₹12,500 as a security deposit ... Show more   #Votematics   www.firstpost.com/lok-sabha-elections-2024/
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#VantageOnFirstpost : The Congress party is demanding the ouster of India's Ambassador to Ireland over his comments in a letter to Irish media ... Show more
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#VantageReels | This Day in History: In 1983, India launched the fourth and final flight of SLV-3 rocket. It was the country's first experimental satellite launch ... Show more   #FPRewind
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#FPReels : Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi keeps up the suspense on contesting from Amethi, saying he will do whatever order he gets ... Show more
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#FPWorld : Pakistan’s Sindh High Court issued a strong directive to the Ministry of Interior, urging the revocation of the continuous suspension of social media ... Show more   www.firstpost.com/world/world-must-laugh-at-us-pakistan-hc-orders-to-end-xs-suspension-within-week-13760687.html
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#FPVideo : Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma mocks Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Gandhi ahead of general elections in India. Sarma calls both the Congress Party leaders “Amul ... Show more
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#FPReels : The Pakistani government has confirmed that it ordered a temporary blockage of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in February ... Show more
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#FirstSports : The Barcelona V Paris Saint Germain Champions League clash saw a massive turnaround by PSG. From fans clashing outside the stadium to Kylian Mbappe ... Show more
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#FPReels : Colourful convoys of motorcycles and jeeps, as well as a spectacle of dance and firecrackers, have been echoing across India to mark the campaigns ahead ... Show more
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#FPReels : Barcelona riot police separated Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona fans to prevent potential clashes ahead of their Champions League quarter-final ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence firm G42. The agreement gives Microsoft a minority stake in G42 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake
  • Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.

  • The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.

  • The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.

  • G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
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#FPReels : Croatians are casting their votes in a snap parliamentary election expected to test the popularity of Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's ruling ... Show more
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#FPReels : Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupted multiple times on Tuesday. The eruption turned the night sky red with ash clouds and volcanic lightning ... Show more
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#FPReels : According to the Pentagon US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun spoke via video call ... Show more
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#FPReels : Footage captured the moment Georgian riot police officers appeared to kick a protester on the ground amid demonstrations against the controversial ... Show more
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#FPVideo : President Ebrahim Raisi warns of a "severe, extensive and painful response” adding that the country would react to the slightest action against its ... Show more
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#FPVideo : Italian court approves a fresh defamation suit brought by PM Giorgia Meloni against left-wing historian Luciano Canfora ... Show more
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was spotted in data from the ... Show more
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#FPReels : Voting is underway in the Solomon Islands for general election, the first since the government signed a security pact with China. Up to 420 ... Show more
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#FirstSports with Rupha Ramani | Get Your Game On -Jos Buttler's Superstition That Inspires His T20 Hundreds -Kylian Mbappe Best Clutch Player? Destroys Barcelona ... Show more
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PM Modi LIVE: PM Modi Addresses Public Meeting in Agartala, Tripura | India Elections 2024 With India's Lok Sabha elections 2024 inching closer ... Show more   #narendramodi   #bjp   #bjprally   #assam   #loksabhaelection2024   #loksabha   #india
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#FPDailyData : Apple's iPhone exports from India in FY 2022-23 vs 2023-24
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#FPVideo : After torrential rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, the roads of Dubai have turned into rivers. Flash floods have submerged roads and houses in the ... Show more
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Poll Trivia for the day: How do VVPATs work? | #FPCreative
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LIVE: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Takes Questions in the UK Parliament
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#FPWorld : With a particular focus on the Muslim community, the Canadian government is exploring options to broaden access to financing alternatives ... Show more
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#FirstpostPOV : The escalation between Israel and Iran has left the US worried that a war in the region is imminent. President Joe Biden says that the United States ... Show more
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#FastAndFactual LIVE: The United States has said that it will soon impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program. Meanwhile ... Show more