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Sri Lanka: Big names missing in parliamentary elections
Colombo: Big names such as the Rajapaksa brothers, former presidents Ranil Wickremesinghe and Maithripala Sirisena are missing as the nominations for the November 14 Sri Lankan parliamentary elections closed on Friday, October…
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Hurricane Milton leaves 16 dead in Florida; rescue operations underway
At least 16 people have died following Hurricane Milton’s devastation in Florida, with the extent of damage becoming clearer as recovery efforts begin. Making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday…
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Video: Golden crown, PM Modi’s gift to Bangladesh temple, stolen
Dhaka: A gold crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021 was stolen from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh’s southwestern Satkhira district on October 10, amid Durga Puja celebrations. Bangladesh police…
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Zakir Naik publicly apologises for PIA comment, faces more backlash in Pakistan
Islamabad: Zakir Naik, the fugitive Islamic preacher, on Friday, October 11 apologised for his recent remarks on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) even as his controversial statements during the ongoing tour of Pakistan…
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Anti-nuclear Japanese group wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize announcements began on Monday, October 7, recognizing groundbreaking contributions to humanity. The prestigious awards, established by Alfred Nobel to honour exceptional work across various fields, with recipients receiving…
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Islamic jihad network head killed in Nur Shams: IDF
Jerusalem: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced early Friday, October 11 that Muhammad Abdullah, head of the Islamic Jihad’s network in Nur Shams was killed following an Israeli airstrike on the area…
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PM Modi meets Antony Blinken on sidelines of ASEAN Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos. During the meeting, PM Modi extended his…
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EU delivers humanitarian aid to Lebanon amid escalating conflict
Beirut: The European Union (EU) launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge operation, consisting of three flights from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Italy’s Brindisi to provide aid for Lebanon amid the…
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Pakistan coal mine attack: 20 dead, 8 injured
Karachi: At least 20 miners were killed and eight others were injured early Friday when unidentified armed men attacked their coal mines in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province. The incident occurred in the…
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Harris as prepared to be President as any nominee in past: Obama
Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris is as prepared for this job as any nominee for the president in the past, former president Barack Obama said on Thursday, noting that the November election…
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Putin dismisses Russian ambassador to US
Moscow: Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has been dismissed from his role, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday. Antonov, who was appointed as Russia’s…
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‘Severe’ solar storm arrives at Earth
Los Angeles: A powerful solar storm arrived at Earth on Thursday and may impact ongoing recovery efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).…
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In a first, China to screen Saudi films
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission (SFC) has announced the launch of Saudi Film Nights in China, the world’s largest cinema market. This will be the first time Chinese cinemas will…
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NIA files chargesheet against human trafficking gang sending Indians to Laos
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against members of a human trafficking gang that was sending Indians to Laos to work in cybercrime sweatshops run by…
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ASEAN-India and East Asia summits: PM Modi arrives in Laos
Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, October 10 arrived here in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits and further deepen engagement with countries in…
