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A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on amid peace deal, hostages languish

It's been two years since thousands of Hamas-led militants poured into southern Israel after a surprise barrage of rockets. They stormed army bases, farming communities and an outdoor music festival, killing some 1,200 people. Gaza: Israelis prepared to mourn the dead on Tuesday as the nation marks two years since Hamas' October 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organised by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure…

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Trump announces 25% tariffs on all imported medium and heavy-duty trucks from November 1

Around two million Americans work as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, with many more employed as mechanics and support staff, according to data provided by the US Chamber of Commerce. New York: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that his administration will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all medium and heavy-duty imported trucks coming into the United States from other countries, effective November 1. 25% tariffs from November 1 Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, said, "Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other…

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‘They were ready’: Trump credits tariffs for ‘averting’ India-Pakistan conflict, calls US a ‘peacekeeper’

When asked whether the US would reconsider its stance on tariffs, Trump argued that without them, four of the seven wars he claims to have prevented would have escalated. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his decision to impose tariffs, claiming the move has helped America act as a 'peacekeeper.' When asked whether the US would reconsider its stance on tariffs, Trump argued that without them, four of the seven wars he claims to have prevented would have escalated. He also mentioned India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting the role of his tariff move to cease hostilities. "If I didn't…

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Pakistan sends first shipment of rare earth minerals to US: Report

According to a report, the samples of the rare earth mineral that were shipped to the US were "prepared locally in collaboration with the Pakistan's Frontier Works Organisation". The report says that the shipment includes antimony, copper concentrate, neodymium and praseodymium. Islamabad: As the bonhomie continues to grow between the United States (US) and Pakistan, Islamabad has shipped its first consignment of rare earth minerals to Washington, according to a media report. The shipment was done as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed between Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) of Pakistan and the US Strategic Metals (USSM)…

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Israel deports Greta Thunberg, 170 other Gaza flotilla activists to Europe ahead of talks with Hamas

Israel's Foreign Ministry announced the deportation of 171 foreign participants of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, to Greece and Slovakia. The ministry described the flotilla as a pre-planned publicity stunt and dismissed allegations against Israel. Jerusalem: The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Monday stated that 171 additional members of the Hamas–Sumud flotilla, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, have been deported to Greece and Slovakia. According to the ministry, the deportees belong to 19 countries, including Greece, Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Serbia, and the United States. In…

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Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their pioneering research on peripheral immune tolerance, a vital process that prevents the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues. New Delhi: The Nobel Prize 2025 in Medicine has been awarded to Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for work on peripheral immune tolerance. 64-year-old Brunkow is a senior program manager at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle. Ramsdell (64) is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco. 74-year-old Sakaguchi is a distinguished professor at the Immunology…

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after few weeks in office

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just a month ago has resigned. New Delhi: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just a month ago, resigned on Monday. His resignation follows controversy surrounding his new cabinet. Lecornu becomes the fifth French Prime Minister to step down in the past two years.  

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Trump’s new policy: Only 5% Indian students allowed per university; 15% cap on international enrollments

The US government has issued new guidelines limiting the number of international students at some top universities, raising concerns for Indian students. The new rules could make it harder for them to get into US colleges. Read how. New Delhi: The Trump administration has sent a memo to nine universities, asking them to meet strict new conditions if they want to continue receiving federal funding. One of the key changes is a limit on the number of international students, including Indian students, at these universities. The memo comes with several new requirements that universities must follow, or they risk…

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Bishnoi Gang aide claims responsibility for shootings days after Canada labels group a ‘terror outfit’

Gary Anandasangaree, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, on September 29 announced Bishnoi gang was declared a terrorist entity for its involvement in violent crimes, including murder, shootings and arson in Canada. Ottawa (Canada): The members of infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang have allegedly carried out multiple shootings in Canada, a social media post claimed. Fateh Portugal, associated with the Lawrence gang, posted that shootings were ordered at several locations linked with a man named Navi Teshi. Fateh claimed Teshi has extorted 5 million in the name of Lawrence Bishnoi. Social media post goes viral This came days after the Canadian Government…

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Syria holds first parliamentary election since Assad’s ouster, marking a major step toward ‘reforms’

The newly elected People's Assembly will be responsible for drafting a new constitution and election law, forming the foundation for Syria's future democratic process. The assembly will serve for two and a half years. Damascus: Syria conducted its first parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a major step in the country’s political transition following the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad nearly a year ago. The vote comes after more than ten years of civil war that devastated the country. The newly elected People's Assembly will be responsible for drafting a new constitution and election law, forming the foundation for Syria's…

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