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Flights halted at Kathmandu Airport due to technical glitch in runway lights

All flight movement in Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport halted following a technical glitch in the lights along the runway, according to airport officials New Delhi: All incoming and outgoing flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal have been temporarily halted following a technical glitch in the runway lights, airport officials confirmed. The disruption has affected both international and domestic flights, causing delays and cancellations. Airport authorities are currently assessing the issue and working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. In its statement to news agency ANI, Renji Sherpa, spokesperson for the TIA said, “Problem has been reported in…

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Five Indian nationals abducted in Mali amid surging unrest by al-Qaeda, Islamic State

Mali, which is currently ruled by a military junta, has been lately struggling to contain the surging unrest in the country and has blamed the al-Qaeda and the Islamic State for it. Amid the increasing unrest in the country, kidnapping of foreigners have increased there. Bamako: Five Indian nationals who were working on electrification projects in Mali have been abducted, said officials on Saturday. The development comes at a time when the west African nation is struggling to control the unrest in the country for which it has blamed al-Qaeda affiliate group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic…

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‘Indira Gandhi didn’t approve India-Israel’s covert plan to bomb Pak nuclear facility’: Ex-CIA official

According to multiple reports and declassified documents, India and Israel had allegedly planned to conduct a strike on uranium enrichment plant in Kahuta to halt Pakistan's nuclear programme. New Delhi: Ex-Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official Richard Barlow has made a startling claim and revealed that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi didn't approve a joint operation by India and Israel to 'bomb' the Kahuta nuclear facility in Pakistan. Calling the move a 'shame', Barlow said destroying the Kahuta nuclear facility could have "solved a lot of problems". "I was out of government from 1982 until 1985. And I think that may…

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Trump says US will boycott G20 Summit in South Africa over treatment of white farmers

He cited alleged abuses against white Afrikaner farmers, including violence, deaths, and the confiscation of their land, emphasising that concerns over their treatment were the reason for the US boycott. New Delhi: President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no US government officials would attend this year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa, calling the decision to host the summit there “a total disgrace.” He cited alleged abuses against white Afrikaner farmers, including violence, deaths, and the confiscation of their land, emphasising that concerns over their treatment were the reason for the U.S. boycott. Vice President Vance also…

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US expands visa restrictions: Diabetes, Obesity and chronic illnesses now grounds for denial

This expands the criteria beyond communicable diseases, giving consular officials broader authority to reject applicants based on health and financial capacity to cover treatment. New Delhi: The Trump administration has issued new guidance allowing US visa officers to deny visas and green cards to foreign nationals based on certain medical conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, officials said. The directive, sent by the US State Department to embassies and consulates worldwide, marks a significant shift in the country’s immigration policy. Health conditions now factor in visa decisions The guidance instructs visa officers to consider applicants ineligible if their medical…

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Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico thwarted, say US and Israel

The plan, linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, was allegedly coordinated by officer Hasan Izadi (also known as Masood Rahnema) from Iran’s embassy in Venezuela. New Delhi: Mexican authorities, with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies, have foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz Neiger, officials from the US and Israel said on Friday. The conspiracy, reportedly orchestrated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was disrupted earlier this year before it could be carried out. Plot linked to Iran's Quds force According to intelligence sources cited…

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Nov

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How a timely call from India prevented Hasina from sharing her father’s fate amid Bangladesh unrest?

According to a forthcoming book Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution, authored by Deep Halder, Jaydeep Majumdar and Shahidul Hasan Khokon, youth protests in Bangladesh escalated into violent unrest on August 5, with mobs closing in on the Prime Minister’s residence in Dhaka. Dhaka: A dramatic new account revealed how a timely phone call from India may have saved Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s life during the Bangladesh coup amid student-led protests last year. According to a forthcoming book Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution, authored by Deep Halder, Jaydeep Majumdar and Shahidul Hasan Khokon, youth-led protests…

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Indonesia: Multiple explosions at mosque rock Jakarta; over 50 injured | Updates

Indonesia blast: Locals said that a couple of blasts took place during Friday prayers at the mosque at SMA 27, which is a state high school within a navy compound in the Kelapa Gading neighbourhood in Jakarta. Jakarta: At least 54 people, mostly students, were injured after multiple explosions took place at a mosque inside a high school during Friday prayers in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, said officials. Though most of the students suffered minor injuries, they were shifted to a local hospital.    Locals said that a couple of blasts took place during Friday prayers at the mosque at SMA…

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Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative

The action is largely symbolic as Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992 and is much farther geographically from Israel than the other Abraham Accord nations -- Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and the UAE. Tel Aviv: Kazakhstan is all set to join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab and Muslim majority countries in a symbolic move aimed at boosting the initiative that was a hallmark of US President Donald Trump's first administration. Kazakhstan's decision to join the Abraham Accords is a geopolitical signal strengthening its ties with the US and Israel, despite existing diplomatic links. Announced at the…

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Elon Musk nears trillionaire status: Check full list of top 10 richest people in the world

Elon Musk remains the richest person, worth $437 billion, briefly crossing $500 billion in October and set to become the world’s first trillionaire after Tesla approved a $1 trillion compensation package. New Delhi: This October has been a dramatic one for the world’s richest individuals, with six of the top ten billionaires witnessing major fluctuations in their fortunes, according to Forbes. Tech titan Elon Musk continues to dominate the global wealth rankings, holding the top spot with an estimated $437 billion fortune — up $6 billion since last month. Musk briefly crossed the historic $500 billion threshold twice in October,…

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