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Seven dead, 150 injured as earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Afghanistan, tremors felt across country

Earthquake hits Afghanistan: The USGS said the quake's epicentre was located 22 km west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, and had a depth of 28 km. It struck at 12:59 am Monday local time. Kabul: At least seven people died and 150 were injured as a massive earthquake of 6.3-magnitude shook northern Afghanistan on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. The USGS further said that the quake's epicentre was located 22 km west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, and had a depth of 28 km. It struck at 12:59 am Monday local time. Another earthquake reported last week Just last week, another earthquake…

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03

Nov

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Mexican mayor who spoke against drug gangs killed as Day of the Dead festivities turn deadly in Michoacan

The assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez during Day of the Dead festivities has reignited debate around the nexus of crime and politics in Mexico. His killing triggered massive protests and public anger against government inaction. Mexico City: A shocking assassination of a sitting mayor in Mexico's violence-hit state of Michoacan has again highlighted how political violence and organised crime remain deeply intertwined in the region. The mayor of Uruapan municipality was shot in the historic centre during Day of the Dead celebrations. The deceased has been identified as Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez. The incident took place in…

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03

Nov

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Trump warns Xi of consequences if China invades Taiwan: ‘You’ll find out if it happens’

US president Donald Trump did not reveal his strategy on a potential Taiwan conflict and insisted China "understands what will happen" if it attempts any aggression. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that China "knows the consequences" if it attacks Taiwan, asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the situation "very well." Trump said this during an interview with CBS following his meeting with Xi.Trump said, "You'll find out if it happens, and he understands the answer to that. This never even came up yesterday as a subject. He never brought it up. People were a little surprised that he never brought it up…

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03

Nov

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Trump’s nuclear system tests will not include explosions, US energy secretary clarifies

Trump recently ordered new nuclear system tests, but officials have now confirmed they will not involve nuclear explosions. The confusion began with Trump’s social media post. New Delhi: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that new US nuclear weapons system tests ordered by President Donald Trump will not include nuclear explosions. “These are system tests, not nuclear explosions,” Wright said on Fox News Sunday Briefing. “We call them noncritical explosions.” He explained that the tests will check the non-nuclear parts of the weapons to make sure they work correctly but will not cause any nuclear blast. Trump’s social…

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02

Nov

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Russian drone destroys Ukraine’s ‘Game-Changer’ Leopard 2A6 tank in Donbas

Zelensky acknowledged the loss but stressed that Ukraine’s morale remains unbroken. The incident highlights the growing role of drones in modern warfare and ongoing challenges for Ukrainian forces, despite Western-supplied advanced weaponry. New Delhi: A German-made Leopard 2A6 tank, hailed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “game-changer” for the war effort, was destroyed by a Russian drone attack in the mud-soaked battlefields of Donbas. The incident occurred as a Ukrainian convoy was advancing, marking a significant blow to Kyiv’s armoured capabilities. The 28-year-old Ukrainian captain, Alexander, was inside the tank when the attack struck. Speaking over his radio to…

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02

Nov

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Russia launches new nuclear submarine armed with ‘doomsday’ underwater drone

Russia has launched its newest nuclear-powered submarine, Khabarovsk, designed to carry the deadly Poseidon nuclear drone, also known as the “doomsday missile.” New Delhi: Russia’s Defence Minister Andrei Belousov officially launched the Khabarovsk, a heavy nuclear-powered submarine, in a ceremony broadcast on national television. The event was attended by Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, the Russian Naval Chief, and other senior defence officials. “Today marks a significant event for us – the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Khabarovsk is being launched from the renowned Sevmash,” Belousov said during the ceremony. The Sevmash shipyard, located in Severodvinsk, is the same facility that once…

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02

Nov

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23 dead in supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state; probe on

An explosion at a supermarket in Mexico took 23 lives, including children. Eleven others have been injured. Investigation underway to find out what caused the blast. New Delhi: An explosion erupted at Waldo's supermarket in Sonora, on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least 23 people dead and 11 others injured. Local officials confirmed that several of the victims were minors. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo shared a video message expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, saying, “Sadly, some of the victims we’ve found were children.” He also confirmed that those injured are receiving treatment in local hospitals. “I have ordered an…

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02

Nov

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G2 bonhomie? Trump says his meeting with Xi will lead to ‘everlasting peace’ between US, China

Earlier this week, Trump and Xi met in South Korea's Busan amid the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. Following his 'amazing' meeting with Xi, Trump announced that the US would reduce the tariffs on Chinese products from 57 per cent to 47 per cent. Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that his recent meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was a 'great one' and it would lead to 'everlasting peace and success' between the two countries. "My G2 meeting with President Xi of China was a great one for both of our countries,"…

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02

Nov

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Mass stabbing on London-bound train leaves 10 injured, two suspects arrested; PM Starmer calls it ‘appalling’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took to social media to condemn the "appalling incident" and urged people to follow police advice. London: At least 10 people have been hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train on Saturday night. The incident took place as the train headed south towards Huntingdon, a market town a few miles northwest of the university city of Cambridge, early Saturday evening. Emergency services, including armed police and air ambulances, responded quickly as the train drew into Huntingdon.   What did the police say? In a statement early Sunday, hours after…

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01

Nov

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Hafiz Saeed’s Lahore rally postponed amid rising tensions in Pakistan | Video

According to intelligence assessments, Pakistan’s powerful Inter-Services Intelligence is believed to have directed the Lashkar-e-Taiba command to call off the planned rally. Islamabad: The much-anticipated rally of Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), scheduled to take place in Lahore, has been unexpectedly postponed. Originally planned for November 2 (Sunday) at the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan, the event was seen as a major show of strength for the banned terrorist organization. However, sources in Pakistan confirmed that the rally has been deferred indefinitely, with no new date announced yet. Official message cites leadership directive In a video circulating on social media, a…

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