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Google set to lay undersea cable system for 3 nations on Indian Ocean

Google set to lay undersea cable system for 3 nations on Indian Ocean

Mohamed Muizzu, president of island nation of Maldives, welcomes Google’s new project to establish cable connection with Christmas Island and Gulf state of Oman

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Kremlin says Moscow interested in Trump-Putin meeting ‘sooner rather than later’
17.11.2025

Kremlin says Moscow interested in Trump-Putin meeting ‘sooner rather than later’

Expert groups from Russia and Ukraine working together on prisoner exchanges, Kremlin spokesman says

Australia shuts dozens of schools over health concerns due to asbestos
17.11.2025

Australia shuts dozens of schools over health concerns due to asbestos

70 schools closed in Australian Capital Territory over concerns due to colored play sand being possibly contaminated with asbestos

Bangladesh's fugitive ex-Premier Hasina calls death sentence 'distasteful, politically motivated'
17.11.2025

Bangladesh's fugitive ex-Premier Hasina calls death sentence 'distasteful, politically motivated'

Dhaka court gives death penalty to Sheikh Hasina, her aide, over crimes against humanity committed during last year's July uprising

45 mostly Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident
17.11.2025

45 mostly Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident

Indian Premier Modi says “deeply saddened” by the accident that took place in Medina

South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to prevent clashes near border
17.11.2025

South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to prevent clashes near border

'We anticipate the North's positive and swift response to our proposal, aimed at reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and restoring military trust,' says Seoul's official