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Australia mass shooting: 10 killed as gunmen open fire at crowded Bondi Beach in Sydney; two arrested | Video

Police in Australia said two people have been arrested after reports that multiple people were shot at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach. Several people were reported shot, and ambulances have responded. Sydney: At least 10 people were shot dead and several others were injured after two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, triggering panic and chaos in the popular seaside area. Eyewitnesses reported hearing hysterical screams as people ran in all directions to escape the gunfire. Videos from the scene show bystanders attempting to administer CPR to the injured, while others scrambled for safety amid a…

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Shooting at Brown University amid final exams kills two, active shooter alert issued

The seven-storey facility, home to the engineering school and physics department, contains more than 100 laboratories along with numerous classrooms and offices. New Delhi: A gunman opened fire at Brown University on Saturday near the School of Engineering during final examinations. At least two people were killed and eight others were injured in the attack, which occurred close to the Barus & Holley building in Providence, Rhode Island. The seven-storey facility, home to the engineering school and physics department, contains more than 100 laboratories along with numerous classrooms and offices. Emergency alerts issued Soon after the incident, the university…

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Boeing 777 flight from US to Tokyo trunks back after engine failure

During the emergency, a portion of the engine cover reportedly broke loose and caught fire, with debris falling near the runway and igniting a small brush fire. New Delhi: A United Airlines flight heading to Tokyo was forced to return to the United States on Saturday after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 777-200ER, operating as United Flight 803, had 275 passengers and 15 crew members on board when the incident occurred. According to Reuters, the aircraft lost power in one engine soon after departing Washington Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia, prompting pilots to turn back…

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Trump under fire for mixed messages on suspect in Brown University shooting, netizens call him ‘ill-informed’

Brown University Shooting: US President Donald Trump’s statements have sparked online confusion, backlash and online mockery. New Delhi: Even as authorities rushed to respond to a deadly shooting at Brown University, much of social media’s attention turned to US President Donald Trump and not for reasons he would have hoped. Online users accused the president of adding to confusion after he posted contradictory updates about whether a suspect had been caught, triggering sharp reactions and ridicule across platforms. “Trump is ill-informed. This is dangerous,” one user wrote, while another bluntly commented, “He’s so dumb.” Others questioned why the president…

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2 US soldiers, civilian killed in IS attack in Syria, Trump vows ‘very serious retaliation’

According to the US military, the attack was conducted by a lone ISIS militant. It also left three other servicemen injured, who according to Trump are "doing pretty well". Washington: US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday of 'very serious retaliation' after three Americans - two soldiers and a civilian - were killed in an ambush in Syria. The Republican leader blamed the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) for the ambush and said the attack has also left his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa 'extremely angry'. "We mourn the loss of three Great American Patriots in Syria, two soldiers,…

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‘Illegal and harmful’: Three US lawmakers bring resolution to end Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on India

The resolution aims to roll back the additional 25 per cent secondary duties imposed on India on August 27, 2025, in addition to earlier reciprocal tariffs. Washington: Three members of the US House of Representatives on Friday introduced a resolution seeking to end President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, describing the measures as illegal and harmful to American workers, consumers and bilateral relations. The resolution, led by Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi, follows a bipartisan Senate move to terminate similar tariffs on Brazil and…

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20 US states challenge Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented the fee in September 2025, applying it to H-1B petitions filed after September 21. New Delhi: Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a $100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B visa petitions. The states argue that the policy is unlawful and threatens essential public services, including education and healthcare. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office is leading the lawsuit, said the administration lacked authority to impose such a high fee. “President Trump’s illegal $100,000 H-1B visa fee creates unnecessary financial burdens on public employers and providers of…

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In a first since partition, Pakistan brings course on Sanskrit, to launch program on Bhagavad Gita

Following the programme's success, an official said the LUMS is also planning to introduce courses on Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata. “Hopefully, this sets a momentum... In 10-15 years, we could see Pakistan-based scholars of the Gita and the Mahabharata,” the official said. Lahore: In a first since partition, a university in Pakistan has introduced a course in Sanskrit. The Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) had initially started a three-month weekend workshop on the classical language, but launched a full four-credit university course after the programme received a tremendous response from the locals.  A top official of the university said…

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Trump-brokered ceasefire in limbo as Cambodia accuses Thailand of fresh airstrikes

US President Donald Trump announced that Thai and Cambodian leaders had agreed to renew a truce following days of deadly clashes. The US President made the announcement after holding telephone conversations with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Phnom Penh (Cambodia): Cambodia on Saturday claimed that Thailand had struck Cambodian bunkers in Trat and several other border areas using F-16 fighter aircraft. The Defence Ministry said that more than 165 Cambodian soldiers were killed in the strikes. This came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that Thai and Cambodian leaders had agreed to renew…

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to renew ceasefire after deadly border clashes, announces Donald Trump

Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore their ceasefire after several days of deadly border clashes. Malaysia's Prime Minister played a key diplomatic role in pushing both sides back to the negotiation table, he added. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew their ceasefire following a series of deadly border clashes that threatened to spiral into a wider conflict. He revealed the development through a social media post after holding separate calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. In his Truth Social post, Trump…

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