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Pakistan announces 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan, amid border clashes between the two countries that have killed dozens of people on both sides. “A temporary ceasefire…
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Pakistan authorities demolish Afghan refugee camp outside Karachi, causing clashes
Karachi: A few people were injured when protestors clashed with police during a demolition and clean-up operation by Pakistan authorities in the Afghan Basti (village) or refugee camp on the outskirts of…
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Australia’s highest court rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge
Melbourne: Australia’s highest court on Wednesday rejected US conservative commentator Candace Owens ‘ bid to overturn an Australian government decision barring her from visiting the country. Three High Court judges unanimously rejected…
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New Zealand Parliament celebrates Diwali
Auckland: The New Zealand Parliament hosted a vibrant Diwali celebration this week at the Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings in Wellington. Organised by the Minister for Ethnic Communities, the event recognised the significance…
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Trump calls BRICS ‘attack’ on US dollar
New York: US President Donald Trump has called the BRICS grouping an “attack” on the US dollar, claiming that he threatened nations seeking to join the bloc with tariffs following which “everybody…
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India elected to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time
New York: India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking the country’s seventh stint on the Geneva-based rights body. Announcing the results of…
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Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange heavy fire near border
Kabul: Pakistani and Afghan forces engaged in fierce cross-border clashes in the early hours of Wednesday, and reports of civilian casualties emerged from both sides, according to local media reports. Heavy fighting…
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Bangladesh: 16 killed in fire at garment factory and chemical warehouse
Dhaka: At least 16 workers were killed and several others injured on Tuesday in a fire that broke out at a four-storey garment factory and a chemical warehouse in the Bangladeshi capital,…
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IMF ups US, global growth forecasts amid tariff uncertainty
Washington: The US and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary…
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Three Indians arrested with over 11 kg marijuana from Kathmandu airport
Kathmandu: Three Indian nationals have been arrested from Tribhuvan International Airport along with marijuana. The Indian nationals had arrived from Bangkok onboard Air Asia on Sunday afternoon, according to a Nepal Police…
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Trump arrives in Egypt for Gaza summit after urging Israel to seize chance for peace
Sharm el-Sheikh: President Donald Trump arrived in Egypt on Monday for a global summit on Gaza’s future as he tries to advance peace in the Middle East after visiting Israel to celebrate…
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We support Trump’s efforts to bring peace: PM Modi after hostages freed from Gaza
New Delhi: With all 20 remaining living hostages returning to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed their release and said India supports US President Donald Trump’s “sincere efforts” to bring…
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Youth death rates stagnate despite global decline: Lancet
New Delhi: Despite overall death rates declining by 67 per cent across the world, mortality rates among young adults have not witnessed a similar pattern due to factors such as suicide, drug…
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Trump declares ‘war is over’ as he heads to Gaza peace summit
New York: Declaring, “The war is over”, US President Donald Trump headed out to Egypt, where he will be joined on Monday by several international leaders for a summit on the peace…
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Philippines wooing Indian tourists with visa-free entry, direct flights
Ahmedabad: The Philippines is pitching to become a leading tourist destination in South-East Asia for Indians, with initiatives like visa-free travel and direct flights, a senior Philippine official has said. In a…
