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Trump urges all sides to ‘move fast’ as Hamas, Israel head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks; warns of massive bloodshed

US President Donald Trump's statement came as Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, marking a critical step toward talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel and Hamas to 'move fast' on the Gaza peace plan, warning that delays could result in 'massive bloodshed.' His comments came as Israel and Hamas are set to hold indirect negotiations in Egypt later today amid hopes of a possible ceasefire. Will continue to monitor centuries-old conflict: Trump  In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "There have been very positive discussions…

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05

Oct

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51 dead in Nepal floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains | 10 points

At least 51 people have died in eastern Nepal due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. Rescue teams are active amid ongoing disruptions, while authorities impose travel restrictions and issue warnings in affected regions. New Delhi: Heavy monsoon downpours have caused widespread destruction across eastern Nepal, triggering landslides and floods that have claimed the lives of at least 51 people. The Armed Police Force (APF) and disaster authorities continue rescue operations as several individuals remain missing. The monsoon remains active in multiple provinces, disrupting daily life and transportation. Nepal situation explained in 10 key points:   …

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05

Oct

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5 civilians killed in Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine; Zelenskyy urges US to act against Putin

Russia-Ukraine war: Paying tributes to those who were killed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government will "act swiftly and effectively" to eliminate the consequences of this attack in the affected regions. Kyiv: At least five civilians lost their lives, while 10 others were injured after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight into Sunday. Condemning the strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had launched more than 50 missiles and around 500 attack drones, targeting regions such as Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, Odesa, and Kirovohrad. Paying tributes to those who were killed,…

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05

Oct

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Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham grounds after emergency turbine deployment check full details

Once the aircraft touched down, it was promptly taken out of service for detailed inspections and maintenance evaluations. Air India’s engineering teams have begun investigating the reason behind the emergency turbine’s activation and are conducting comprehensive checks. Birmingham: An Air India flight operating between Amritsar and Birmingham encountered a mid-air technical issue involving the deployment of its emergency turbine system, known as the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), during its final approach on October 4 (Saturday). The aircraft, operating as flight AI117, landed safely at Birmingham Airport despite the unexpected activation. Crew detects emergency turbine deployment According to Air India, the…

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05

Oct

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14 killed as incessant rain causes landslides in Nepal; rescue operations hit by bad weather

The Nepal Army has sent a helicopter for rescue operations and troops have been deployed in the affected areas. However, rescue operations have been hampered due to the inclement weather. Kathmandu: At least 14 people have died in landslides caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Nepal's Koshi Province since Saturday night. Police reported that five people lost their lives in Manebhanjyang of Suryodaya Municipality in Ilam district, while nine others were killed in the areas of Pategaun, Mansebung, Deuma, Dhusuni, Ratmate, and Ghosang. The monsoon is currently active in five of Nepal's seven provinces: Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini.…

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05

Oct

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Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s first woman Prime Minister and the ‘iron lady’ leading a new conservative era

Renowned for her relentless dedication, Takaichi proudly calls herself a workaholic and has vowed to “work, work, work and work,” dismissing the concept of “work-life balance.” Her remark quickly went viral, sparking both praise for her commitment and criticism for promoting an outdated mindset. Tokyo: Japan has entered a new political chapter with Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative and former internal affairs minister, winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Her victory in the party elections positions her to become Japan’s first female prime minister, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped down following electoral setbacks. The 64-year-old leader…

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05

Oct

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Israel agreed to ‘withdrawal line’, Hamas confirmation would trigger ‘immediate ceasefire’: Trump

US President Donald Trump said that after Hamas' confirmation, a ceasefire will be effective immediately and a prisoner exchange will begin. Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to an 'initial withdrawal line' for Gaza, a proposal that has also been communicated to Hamas. He said that once Hamas confirms, a ceasefire will take effect immediately, and a prisoner exchange will begin, setting the stage for the next phase of Israel's withdrawal from the Palestinian. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown…

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04

Oct

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A port on Arabian Sea near India-developed Chabahar: Pakistan’s new proposal to US

The development comes days after US President Donald Trump met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir during their visit to the White House. Later, the White House had released photos of Sharif and Munir presenting Trump with a display case of mineral samples. Washington: As the bonhomie between Islamabad and Washington grows, Pakistan has reportedly offered the Unites States to build and operate a port on the Arabian Sea. According to a report by Financial Times, Pakistan has proposed that the US develops the civilian port in Pasni, which is a town located near the Gwadar…

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04

Oct

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2 Indian tourists sentenced to jail for robbing, assaulting sex workers in Singapore hotels

Arokkiyasami Daison, 23, and Rajendran Mayilarasan, 27, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt while robbing the victims. The actions of Arokkiyasami and Rajendran were exposed when the second victim confided in another man the following day, prompting the police to be called. Two men from India, accused of robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms while holidaying in Singapore, were each sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane on Friday. Arokkiyasami Daison, 23, and Rajendran Mayilarasan, 27, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt while robbing the victims, reported The…

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Oct

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Trump fires another warning to Hamas as Gaza truce kicks in: ‘Move quickly, or else all bets will be off’

A White House official said Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and senior US envoy Steve Witkoff were on their way to Egypt to finalise arrangements for the release of hostages by Hamas. Washington: After reports that Israel had halted its relentless bombing of Gaza as a US-brokered peace plan began to take effect, President Donald Trump issued a warning to Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday. "I appreciate that Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in order to give the Hostage release and Peace Deal a chance to be completed. Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off.…

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