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Deferred resignations, layoffs: US federal government faces historic job cuts as shutdown looms

This large-scale departure is a result of a wider campaign launched by Trump shortly after taking office, aiming to shrink the 2.4 million-strong federal workforce. Washington: The United States federal government is approaching a critical moment, with current funding set to expire today. Without a new spending deal, a government shutdown could begin on 1 October, while agencies brace for major job losses. In a rare move, the White House has told federal departments to prepare for mass layoffs—not just temporary furloughs. This comes as over 100,000 federal workers are expected to leave their posts on Tuesday through a…

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Two killed, 15 injured in bomb blast in Pakistan’s Quetta

Police and rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene, while security forces cordoned off the area. Personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC) are also present at the site. New Delhi: At least two people were killed and 15 others were injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Quetta on Tuesday. The explosion took place on Zarghoon Road in Quetta, was followed by heavy gunfire, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in hospitals across the city. According to the police, said the blast was so strong that windows and doors of nearby buildings were shattered. Security forces cordon off…

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White House releases Trump’s Gaza peace plan: What’s in the 20-point proposal to end the war?

The Trump's Gaza Peace Plan states that the war in Gaza would end immediately if accepted by both Israel and Hamas and that all hostages would be released within 72 hours. Washington: White House on Monday (local time) released a peace plan for Gaza to end the two-year-old conflict between Israel and Hamas militants. The peace proposal, accepted by Israel, was released during a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump's 20-point proposal states that the war will immediately end in Gaza, with Israeli withdrawals, along with the release of the last hostages held…

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Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude jolts Myanmar; tremors felt in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km and was strongly felt in several northeastern towns, though no damage has been reported so far. The exact coordinates were marked at latitude 24.73 N and longitude 94.63 E. New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit Myanmar on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across several northeastern states of India including Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake struck at 6.10 am close to the Indo-Myanmar border - just 27 km southeast of Ukhrul in Manipur. The NCS reported that the earthquake originated at a…

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65 students feared trapped as school building collapses in Indonesia, rescue ops underway

School building collapses in Indonesia: Several hundred rescuers were involved in the effort and had equipment for breathing, extrication, medical evacuation and other support tools. Jakarta: At least one student died, dozens were injured and 65 others were feared trapped as a school building collapses in Indonesia. Soon after receiving information, the rescue team rushed to the spot and ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building. Rescue operation underway at the spot Rescue workers, police and soldiers digging through the night pulled out eight weak and injured survivors more…

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Afghanistan faces first nationwide internet blackout as Taliban enforce morality crackdown | Details here

Afghanistan has plunged into a nationwide internet blackout after the Taliban banned fiber-optic services, citing immorality. At the same time, Pakistan has warned Kabul of a military response if cross-border terrorism continues, escalating regional tensions. Kabul: Afghanistan witnessed its first-ever nationwide internet blackout on Monday after reports emerged that the Taliban has ordered a shutdown of fiber-optic services. Local media said the move is part of a crackdown on what the Taliban regime terms as "immorality". Earlier this month, several provinces had already lost access to fiber-optic connections following a decree issued by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada banning the service.…

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Pakistan, Turkey, other eight key Muslim nations back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

White House has released a peace plan to end the two-year-old Gaza conflict following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Washington: Eight key Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, on Tuesday expressed support for a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza. Foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Turkey, in a joint statement, welcomed Trump's proposals to end the Gaza conflict and prevent the displacement of Palestinians. The countries expressed confidence in Trump's "leadership and sincere efforts"…

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Jaishankar meets Canadian FM Anita Anand, hails Envoy appointments as ‘welcome step’ in ‘rebuilding ties’

EAM Jaishankar met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Monday in New York. Jaishankar described the meeting as "positive." New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held talks on Monday aimed at improving the relationship between India and Canada, which had soured over the past year. The meeting took place in New York and was described by Jaishankar as a step forward in the right direction. He praised the recent appointment of High Commissioners as a critical development in the process of mending ties between the two nations. Jaishankar shared details of the…

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‘Israel won’t annex Gaza, no one will be forced to flee’: Trump in joint presser with Netanyahu

Ahead of the press conference, the White House released a comprehensive plan by Trump to end the ongoing war in Gaza. Washington: US President Donald Trump said Israel will neither occupy Gaza nor anyone will be forced to leave the strife-hit region. The US President made this announcement during a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said Netanyahu has agreed over the plan. Ahead of the press conference, the White House released a comprehensive plan by Trump to end the ongoing war in Gaza. Trump reveals plan for Gaza ceasefire Trump has revealed key details of…

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Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in London; Indian High Commission condemns ‘shameful act’

The Indian High Commission in London stated that it has taken the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue 'strongly with the local authorities for immediate action'. The High Commission condemned the act, calling it 'shameful'. New Delhi: Late Indian revolutionary Mahatma Gandhi's statue was vandalised at Tavistock Square in London, prompting the Indian High Commission to condemn the act. The High Commission took to social media to call it a 'shameful act' and confirmed taking the matter 'strongly with the local authorities for immediate action'.  Gandhi's statue has been placed at Tavistock Square for more than 50 years. It was unveiled…

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