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Ex-RAW agent, wanted by FBI, was arrested in a kidnapping case 10 months ago
After the US department of justice (DoJ) named former R&AW agent Vikas Yadav (also known as Vikash Yadav), in an attempt to murder case of a Khalistani terrorist, on October 17, it…
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Bangladesh cuts egg import duties, from 25 to 5 pc
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) Thursday, October 18 drastically cut import duty on eggs from 25 percent to 5 percent to help rein in prices. The egg import duty cut…
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LG Energy signed deals to supply EV batteries for Ford
Seoul: LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea’s leading battery maker, said on Tuesday, October 15 it has signed deals to supply batteries for Ford Motor’s commercial vehicles. In two separate contracts,…
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Over 22,000 Sri Lankans displaced due to rain-related incidents
Colombo: Over 22,000 Sri Lankans have been displaced due to recent rain-related incidents such as floods, strong winds, trees falling, and lightning, according to the country’s Disaster Management Center (DMC). In its…
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North Korea sends 20 more trash balloons toward South Korea: JCS
Seoul: North Korea has floated more trash balloons toward South Korea, the military said Saturday, October 12 after the reclusive regime claimed the South had sent unmanned drones over Pyongyang three times…
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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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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…
- Middle East
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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UN general assembly elects 18 members to human rights council for 3 years
United Nations: The UN general assembly elected 18 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. The 18 countries, Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
- India
After thaw in ties, India extends USD 400 mn assistance to Maldives
New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap pact and agreed to extend development cooperation to build ports, road networks, schools and housing…
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More than 30 Imran Khan supporters arrested in Lahore
Lahore: Over 30 supporters of jailed former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including lawyers, were arrested after they managed to reach historic Minar-e-Pakistan premises late Saturday night demanding the release…
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Iran establishes deterrence to counter Israeli attack on nuclear facilities
Tehran: Iran’s atomic chief said on Wednesday, October 2 that his country’s armed forces have established necessary deterrence after Israel threatened to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. President of the atomic energy organisation…
- India
Closely monitoring situation: India on rising tension in West Asia
New Delhi: Amid spike in tensions in West Asia following hostilities between Iran and Israel, India on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the escalation in the security situation in the region.…
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India-Sri Lanka: Shared heritage and complex challenges
India-Sri Lanka relations date back to centuries. The bi-lateral relationships between the two nations are multifaceted. Language, religion, shared cultural heritage, and traditions play an important role in stitching the bond between…
