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Munir poised for unprecedented powers as Pakistan government mulls Constitutional amendment

The speculations gained momentum after Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari posted on X that the government approached him for support on the 27th amendment. Islamabad: Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal, General Asim Munir, is set to gain greater authority as the Shehbaz Sharif-led government is reportedly mulling the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The proposed amendment aims to revise the regulations concerning the command of the armed forces and grant constitutional recognition to the position of Field Marshal. Significant changes are expected, particularly to Article 243, which outlines the command structure of the military. The speculations gained momentum…

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Henry VI: How England’s youngest monarch at just 8 months turned into history’s most unfortunate ruler

Henry VI became King of England at barely eight months of age and also held the French throne. He is remembered as one of the most tragic rulers in Europe. His story also remains one of the most dramatic chapters in the history of the English monarchy. New Delhi: There have been a few rulers in England whose life stories are tragic beyond imagination. Henry VI is considered one such king. He was born on December 6, 1421, inside Windsor Castle. At just eight months of age, he was declared King of England on September 1, 1422 - a day…

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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC election: List of Indian-origin mayors in different cities of the world

Notably, Zohran Mamdani is not the only popular mayor of Indian origin. From Aftab Karma Singh Pureval to Raj Mishra, there are many popular mayors in the world who are of India origin. Check all about them. Zohran Mamdani, 34-year-old Indian-origin democratic socialist, secured a monumental victory in the New York City mayoral election on Wednesday. Mamdani, the son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Indian-origin scholar Mahmood Mamdani, will be New York's youngest mayor in over a century, and the first Muslim and South Asian to lead the largest city in the US. The charismatic leader defeated former…

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List of countries with highest military spending worldwide in 2024: Check where does India rank

Global military spending in 2024 has increased significantly amid geopolitical uncertainty. The US is the world's top spender, while India stands sixth with USD 74.4 billion in defence expenditure. China, Russia, Germany and the UK also feature among the highest spenders. New Delhi: Military expenditure worldwide has grown substantially in 2024 as nations respond to heightened geopolitical uncertainty, evolving regional conflicts and shifting power balances. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), defence budgets have expanded across major economies as governments strengthen modern warfare capabilities. This includes investment in technology-driven military capability, updated weapons systems, space and cyber…

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FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10 per cent amid govt shutdown: Which airports might be affected?

The new airspace restrictions will take effect on Friday, including a 10 per cent reduction in flight capacity across 40 locations, which will impact approximately 4,000 flights nationwide. Washington: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 major markets starting Friday morning to ensure travel safety, as air traffic controllers continue to show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown. The move is expected to impact thousands of flights nationwide, as the FAA manages more than 44,000 flights each day, including commercial passenger, cargo, and private aircraft. Air traffic…

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Blast at Mississippi hydrogen product manufacturing plant causes ammonia leak, locals evacuated

Taking to social media, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said that emergency officials from across the state were responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak at CF Industries' plant north of Yazoo City. No deaths or injuries have been reported, he said. Mississippi (US): A massive explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said. No deaths or injuries have been reported Taking to social media, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said that emergency officials from across the state were responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak at CF…

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Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead, 127 missing in Philippines; President declares a state of emergency

The typhoon's onslaught, which affected nearly 2 million people, displaced more than 560,000 villagers, including nearly 450,000 who were evacuated to emergency shelters. Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and hundreds missing across central provinces, marking the deadliest natural disaster to strike the country this year. The deaths were mostly from drowning in flash floods, and 127 people were still missing, many in the hard-hit central province of Cebu. The tropical cyclone blew out of the archipelago on Wednesday into the South China Sea.…

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Donald Trump calls Zohran Mamdani’s victory address ‘very angry’, warns he’s off to a bad start

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani urged his supporters to go beyond opposing Donald Trump personally, calling for the dismantling of the structures that allowed his political ascent. New Delhi: Donald Trump, US President, has sharply criticised New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s fiery victory speech, describing it as “a very angry address” and cautioning that such an attitude could damage the incoming mayor’s relationship with Washington. In an interview with Fox News in Miami on Wednesday (November 5), Trump said Mamdani appeared confrontational in his remarks. “Yeah, I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry toward me.…

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Satellite images reveal grim evidence of mass burials after RSF seizes Sudan’s el-Fasher

The RSF has denied involvement in the killings at the Saudi hospital, though its own published videos from the area confirm recognisable landmarks. However, these clips carefully avoid scenes that previously surfaced online, appearing to show fighters among corpses or executing survivors. Cairo: Fresh satellite imagery from the Darfur city of el-Fasher suggests that mass burials are taking place following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) capture of the city. Analysts from Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab examined images by Colorado-based imaging firm Vantor, revealing two major suspected grave sites- one near a mosque north of the Saudi…

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Trump says he won’t attend G20 Summit in South Africa later this month, here’s why

Donald Trump said South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs any more because what's happened there is bad. "I told them I'm not going. I'm not going to represent our country there," he said. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will not attend the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in South Africa later this month. “I am not going. We have a G20 meeting in South Africa. South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs any more because what's happened there is bad. I told them I'm not going. I'm not going to represent our…

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