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Senate passes bill to end record 41-day government shutdown as health care fight looms

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Senate passes bill to end record 41-day government shutdown as health care fight looms

Five moderate Democrats joined Republicans to pass the bill after weeks of gridlock over expiring health care tax credits. The agreement, brokered by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, extends government funding through late January and guarantees back pay for federal workers. New Delhi: The US Senate voted Monday to reopen the federal government, ending the longest shutdown in American history. The 41-day impasse, which began on October 1, will likely conclude once the House returns from recess to approve the legislation later this week. President Donald Trump signalled his support, saying, “We’re going to be opening up our…

India calls on UN to enforce zero tolerance on illicit weapons after Delhi Red Fort blast

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India calls on UN to enforce zero tolerance on illicit weapons after Delhi Red Fort blast

Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish highlighted the threat of cross-border terrorism, including the use of trafficked arms and drones, and emphasised that terrorist groups rely on external support and funding. New Delhi: India has urged the UN Security Council to adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward entities that facilitate, sponsor, or finance the movement of illicit weapons, in a statement delivered by its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish. The remarks came hours after a deadly explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, which killed at least nine people and injured several others. Cross-border terrorism highlighted Speaking at the UN…

Ex-Bangladeshi minister alleges Clinton family and Muhammad Yunus behind 2024 Sheikh Hasina ouster

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Ex-Bangladeshi minister alleges Clinton family and Muhammad Yunus behind 2024 Sheikh Hasina ouster

Chowdhury claimed the unrest, which began as student protests over job quotas, was carefully planned and funded to facilitate regime change. He also accused Muhammad Yunus’s interim government of being part of this Western-backed nexus. New Delhi: A former senior Bangladeshi minister has alleged that the 2024 uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was orchestrated with funding and support from US-linked groups and political families, including the Clintons. In an interview with Russia Today (RT), Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, a key aide to Hasina and former education minister, claimed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Nobel…

US and UK issue travel advisories following Red Fort car blast

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US and UK issue travel advisories following Red Fort car blast

Delhi blast: The blast took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP Hospital, a few kilometres away. New Delhi: The US Embassy in New Delhi issued a security alert for American citizens, urging them to avoid areas around the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, stay away from large crowds, and monitor local media for further updates after a high-intensity explosion tore through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, leaving at least 11 people dead and over…

Delhi blast: US Embassy issues security alert for its citizens in India

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Delhi blast: US Embassy issues security alert for its citizens in India

The US Embassy in India has issued a security advisory for American citizens after a deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station that killed at least eight people and injured several others. New Delhi: After at least 8 people died and several were injured in Delhi Red Fort blast on Monday, the US Embassy in New Delhi warned its citizens to exercise caution. “US citizens should avoid the areas surrounding the Red Fort and remain vigilant, particularly in crowded areas and places often visited by tourists,” the embassy said in its statement. Explosion near gate No. 1 of…

BBC chief apologises for 'error of judgement' over Trump speech edit

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BBC chief apologises for 'error of judgement' over Trump speech edit

‘Ridiculous’: Iran rejects US claims of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico

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‘Ridiculous’: Iran rejects US claims of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico

Iran has strongly denied accusations from the United States that it tried to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico. Tehran called the claim “absurd” and said it was part of a political move to damage Iran’s relations with other countries. New Delhi: Iran dismissed the US accusation on Monday, saying there was no truth to the story. “We found this claim very ridiculous and absurd,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press briefing. He accused Washington of trying to “destroy Iran’s friendly relations with other countries.” US and Israel respond to alleged plot The United States had claimed on…

Five Indians kidnapped in Mali amid growing Al-Qaeda-activities, Embassy pushes for safe release

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Five Indians kidnapped in Mali amid growing Al-Qaeda-activities, Embassy pushes for safe release

Five Indian nationals have been kidnapped in Mali, with the Indian Embassy confirming active coordination with local authorities for their safe release. The abduction has taken place at a moment when the terror group JNIM is intensifying attacks and isolating Bamako. Bamako: The Embassy of India in Bamako has confirmed that it is "aware of the unfortunate incident" of the kidnapping of five Indian nationals in Mali on November 6. The mission has said it is closely coordinating with Malian authorities and the concerned company involved to secure their "safe release as quickly as possible." The Embassy posted on X,…

Gujarat ATS foils Ricin plot, reviving memories of poison letters to Obama and Trump

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Gujarat ATS foils Ricin plot, reviving memories of poison letters to Obama and Trump

The ATS claims one of the accused, a doctor with a Chinese medical degree, was involved in a plan to create ricin — a toxin classified under Schedule 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention. New Delhi: India was left shaken after the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday announced the arrest of three men with suspected terror links, including a doctor with a Chinese medical degree, for allegedly plotting to produce ricin, one of the world’s most lethal toxins. The revelation has renewed global attention on past ricin-related incidents — including those involving former US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald…

Australia bans social media for teenagers to ensure online safety, law to be effective from Dec 10

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Australia bans social media for teenagers to ensure online safety, law to be effective from Dec 10

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the law was crucial to ensuring children's online safety. "This is about making sure our kids are safe online. The digital world should not come at the cost of their mental health or development," he explained. Sydney: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday that Australia will ban social media for children under 16 to ensure their safety online. As part of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, effective from December 10, 2025, anyone below 16 will be prohibited from creating or maintaining accounts on major social media platforms. Kids…