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Oct

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Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, claims he spoke to PM Modi: ‘Great person, friend’

Speaking to reporters during Diwali celebrations at the White House, the 79-year-old said that PM Modi also wants an end to the two-and-a-half year old war in Ukraine. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India would stop procuring Russian crude, adding that he also spoke with the Indian leader regarding this issue and also on trade. Speaking to reporters during Diwali celebrations at the Oval Office in the White House, the 79-year-old said that PM Modi also wants an end to the two-and-a-half year old…

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21

Oct

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Trump-Putin planned meeting in Budapest put on hold after Rubio-Lavrov talks

The proposed Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest to discuss Ukraine has been put on hold after discussions between US and Russian officials. The decision was made following a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Washington: Plans for US President Donald Trump to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine have been put on hold, according to a US official. The meeting had been announced last week and was expected to take place in Budapest, although no specific date was announced.  The decision to pause the meeting came…

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21

Oct

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Afghanistan rejects Pakistan’s allegations linking India to regional tensions, calls it ‘illogical’

Afghanistan's Defense Minister Maulvi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid strongly rejected Pakistan's accusations blaming India for regional tensions, calling the claims baseless and emphasizing Afghanistan’s commitment to peaceful and cooperative relations with Pakistan. New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Defence Minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has strongly refuted Pakistan’s accusations that India is behind rising tensions in the region. In a recent interview, Mujahid dismissed the claims as “baseless, unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable,” stressing that Afghanistan does not allow its territory to be used against any other nation. According to an Al Jazeera report, clarifying Kabul’s position, Mujahid stated that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan…

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21

Oct

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Chinese Long March 2D rocket crashes next to residential in Qinghai, sparks panic and toxic smoke concerns

A Chinese Long March 2D rocket stage crashed in Qinghai province after launching the Shiyan-31 satellite, releasing toxic fumes and sparking fires. The incident reignited concerns about China’s uncontrolled rocket debris and its environmental impact. Beijing: A Chinese Long March 2D rocket stage crashed in Qinghai province's Guinan County just days after launching the Shiyan-31 satellite on October 13, 2025. The rocket was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China and successfully placed the Shiyan-31 test satellite into orbit. However, the rocket's first stage fell uncontrollably back to Earth, causing panic among residents after it crashed onto…

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21

Oct

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‘End will be fast, furious and brutal’: Trump warns Hamas over ceasefire violation

US President Donald Trump said that several Middle East allies have told him they are ready to enter Gaza with "a heavy force" to "straighten Hamas" if the group violates truce terms. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that any further violation of the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would prompt a response that would be "fast, furious, and brutal." Trump said that several of the US's Middle East allies had expressed willingness to take military action against Hamas if the group continued to breach the ceasefire agreement. Trump's post came as US Vice President JD Vance is visiting…

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21

Oct

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Poland issues warning to Putin against using its airspace, says ‘risk of arrest’

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski issues a warning against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin against travelling through its airspace. New Delhi: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned that should Russian President Vladimir Putin attempt to transit through Polish airspace on his way to a summit with US President Donald Trump, it could be forced to execute an international arrest warrant if he did. Speaking to Radio Rodzina, Sikorski said, “I cannot guarantee that an independent Polish court won’t order the government to escort such an aircraft down to hand the suspect to the court in The Hague.”  No meet date yet …

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21

Oct

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Operation Zoridon: Met police seizes thousands of stolen items in major crackdown; London Mayor backs action

London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised the Met Police’s Operation Zoridon for cracking down on organised shoplifting gangs, highlighting record City Hall funding that helped solve 92% more shoplifting cases this year. New Delhi: London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has backed the Metropolitan Police’s largest ever operation targeting organised shoplifting gangs, emphasizing the serious impact of retail crime on businesses and communities. “This operation sends a message that if you shoplift or trade in stolen goods, you will be brought to justice. We'll continue working with the Met to tackle the crimes of most concern to Londoners as we build a…

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21

Oct

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Pakistan pins smog blame on India’s Diwali fireworks even as Lahore reels under its own pollution

As Lahore's air quality plunges once again, Pakistan scrambles with emergency measures like anti-smog guns, even as it blames India’s Diwali for worsening pollution. However, experts point to Pakistan’s long-standing environmental failures as the real cause of its recurring smog crisis. Islamabad: The air quality has deteriorated sharply in Pakistan's Lahore, which triggered alarm and emergency measures from the Maryam Nawaz-led provincial government. However, instead of acknowledging its chronic pollution crisis, Pakistan has once again pointed fingers at India. According to a report by Pakistani daily Dawn, officials in Lahore claimed that winds carrying pollutants from New Delhi and northern…

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21

Oct

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Shehbaz Sharif’s Diwali wishes fall flat as Pakistan’s Hindu population keeps shrinking: How many are left?

Pakistan’s Hindu population has dramatically shrunk since Partition in 1947, when they comprised about 15% of the population. Today, they account for roughly 1.63% (around 3.8 million people out of 240 million). New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Diwali greetings to the country’s Hindu community. However, his message faced backlash from people online highlighting ongoing persecution and discrimination against Hindus in Pakistan. The divide between official statements and ground realities underscores the challenges minorities face in the country. He wrote, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings to our Hindu community in Pakistan…

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21

Oct

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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan woman Prime Minister, succeeds Shigeru Ishiba

Takaichi, 64, leader of the struggling Liberal Democratic Party, succeeds Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned following two major election defeats. Tokyo: The Japanese parliament on Tuesday elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64, leader of the struggling Liberal Democratic Party, succeeds Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned following two major election defeats. Takaichi will replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum following the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) disastrous election loss in July. Ishiba, who was in office for just one year, resigned along with his Cabinet on Tuesday, paving the way for his successor.…

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