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Nov

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Trump sending his envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war

US President Donald Trump said he could eventually meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations. Washington: US President Donald Trump said his plan to end the war in Ukraine has now been "fine-tuned," and announced that he is sending two envoys for separate talks with Moscow and Kyiv. According to Trump, Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will hold discussions with Ukrainian officials. In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Over the past week, my team…

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25

Nov

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‘Full confidence in security’: Israel affirms strong bond with India after Netanyahu’s visit postponed

In early October, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu to congratulate him on the progress of the Gaza Peace Plan, which was facilitated by US President Donald Trump. Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday that New Delhi and Jerusalem are coordinating to finalise a new date for his visit to India. The trip, originally planned for December, was postponed for unspecified reasons. While several media reports claimed the visit was cancelled over security concerns, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office dismissed these reports saying they have full confidence in India’s security arrangements…

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25

Nov

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China denies Indian woman’s harassment claims at Shanghai airport, says no detention took place

The incident came to light when Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based Indian citizen, described her experience online. She was travelling from London to Japan on November 21 and had a scheduled three-hour layover in Shanghai. New Delhi: China has dismissed allegations that an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was harassed during a transit stop at Shanghai airport. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs insisted that immigration checks were carried out strictly according to Chinese laws and regulations. Responding to the incident, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated China’s claim over the region India calls Arunachal Pradesh.  “Zangnan is…

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25

Nov

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Afghanistan warns of ‘response at proper time’ after Pakistani strikes kill 10 in eastern provinces

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, wrote on X that a family home in Khost province was hit, resulting in the deaths of the children and their mother. He said further explosions were reported in Kunar and Paktika provinces, where at least four other civilians were injured. Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has rebuked Pakistani airstrikes in its territory, calling it an attack on its sovereignty. Afghanistan's Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the attack by Pakistan in Paktika, Khost and Kunar provinces reflects the failure of Islamabad’s ‘military regime’ and defending its airspace, territory, and citizens was Afghanistan’s legitimate right. "Response to…

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25

Nov

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Dubai-based Indian drug trafficker Pawan Thakur arrested, likely to be deported to India

Pawan Thakur is likely to be deported to India soon after being arrested in Dubai. He is believed to be the mastermind behind the meth drugs worth ₹282 crore that the NCB seized in Delhi just two days ago. New Delhi: Pawan Thakur, the Dubai-based Indian drug trafficker, has been arrested in Dubai, sources informed. Thakur is likely to be deported to India soon. Meanwhile, Thakur is believed to be the mastermind behind the meth drugs worth ₹282 crore that the NCB seized in Delhi just two days ago.  In addition, Thakur is also reportedly the mastermind behind the Rs…

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25

Nov

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Eyewitnesses recount moment of Ethiopian volcano eruption: ‘It felt like a sudden bomb’

The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after being dormant for 10,000 years in Ethiopia. The eruption left Afdera, a neighbouring village in the area covered under dust. The eyewitnesses recalled the moment of the eruption. New Delhi: After being dormant for 10,000 years, a volcano erupted in Ethiopia, sending shockwaves to the nearby areas. The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on Sunday morning in the Afar region of Ethiopia. The eruption left Afdera, a neighbouring village in the area covered under dust.  Eyewitnesses recalled the moment, calling that it felt like a 'sudden bomb was thrown thrown with smoke and ash'. Mohammed Seid, a local administrator, stated…

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25

Nov

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Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan kills 10, including nine children, says Taliban govt

The Taliban government in Afghanistan said Pakistani forces bombed a house last night in the Mughalgai area of Gurbuz district in Khost. Kabul: Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan overnight killed at least nine children and a woman, said Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday. Mujahid said that Pakistani forces bombed the house last night in the Mughalgai area of Gurbuz district in Khost.  In a post on X, the spokesperson said, "Last night at around 12 o'clock in the Gorbuz district of Khost province, in the Mughalgai area, the Pakistani invading forces bombed the house of a local civilian resident, Waliat…

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25

Nov

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Zelenskyy optimistic as US-backed 28-point Ukraine peace plan revised to 19 points after Geneva talks

While welcoming the changes, Zelenskyy emphasized that finalizing a comprehensive peace agreement remains challenging. He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to peace and stated that the country would not be an obstacle to negotiations. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed cautious optimism over a revised peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia, following high-level negotiations in Geneva with the United States and European partners. Ukraine has substantially modified the original US-backed 28-point peace plan, reportedly stripping out several of Russia’s most maximalist demands. The plan, initially met with strong resistance in Kyiv, has now been reduced to 19…

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24

Nov

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Usha Vance breaks silence on divorce rumours after being spotted without wedding ring

Usha's team stepped in quickly and a spokesperson of her team told People that Usha, a mother of three, spends her days “doing a lot of dishes, giving lots of baths, and forgetting her ring sometimes". Washington: Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President JD Vance, broke silence on her divorce rumours after being spotted without wedding ring at a public event. The US second lady appeared at Camp Lejeune, a military base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on 19 November alongside First Lady Melania Trump — noticeably without the ring as she is often photographed wearing it. Several close-up…

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Nov

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Bangladesh again urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina amid death sentence: What we know so far

Sheikh Hasina was on November 17 sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for alleged killings during the 2024 student protests. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal also received a similar sentence for crimes against humanity. Dhaka: Amid rising protests in Dhaka, the government of Bangladesh has one again written a letter to India seeking the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, after she was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Bangladesh urges India to extradite Hasina In a statement, the interim government in Bangladesh said it has asked India…

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