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PM Modi and Trump meet soon? US official drops big hint; calls their relationship ‘very positive’

The US official has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump have 'a very, very positive relationship'. Recently, Trump has praised PM Modi and their "very special" connection, despite trade and visa tensions. New York: A senior US State Department official on Thursday confirmed that a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is "on the cards", though no final details have been worked out yet, news agency ANI reported. Despite acknowledging "turbulence" in the bilateral relationship, the official underlined that ties between India and the United States remain "on a positive trajectory." He…

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Syria President Al-Sharaa addresses UNGA, first such speech by a Syrian head of state in nearly six decades Note

US President Donald Trump had earlier met Al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and announced the lifting of decades-old sanctions. As Al-Sharaa spoke, hundreds of people gathered in front of giant screens in Syrian cities and towns to witness the speech. United Nations: In a moment of historic symbolism, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, becoming the first Syrian head of state to speak at the global forum in almost six decades. The last such address was delivered in 1967 by Noureddine Attasi shortly after the Arab-Israeli war that saw Damascus lose the Golan Heights.…

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Donald Trump alleges ‘triple sabotage’ during UN visit, seeks United States Secret Service probe

The second disruption, as highlighted by US President Donald Trump, involved his teleprompter going dark while he was delivering his fiery remarks to world leaders. Washington: US President Donald Trump has alleged that he was the target of 'triple sabotage' during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking on his social media platform, Trump claimed that a series of disruptions during his speech and movement at the UN were deliberate attempts to undermine him. He confirmed that the US Secret Service would be looking into the matter. Escalator mishap sparks outrage According to Trump,…

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Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong after landfall: 17 killed in Taiwan, two million evacuated in China

Typhoon Ragasa latest news: In Taiwan, 17 people died on Wednesday after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county, and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines. Hong Kong: Typhoon Ragasa has left a trail of devastation after making landfall in China on Wednesday. The typhoon whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines. In Taiwan, 17 people died on Wednesday after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county, and 10 deaths were reported…

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Sep

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Earthquake of 6.2-magnitude hits Venezuela, tremors felt across the country and in neighboring Colombia

Earthquake hits Venezuela: People felt the earthquake in several states, and in neighboring Colombia. Many residential and office buildings in areas near the border were evacuated. No damages were immediately reported in either country. Caracas: A massive earthquake of 6.2-magnitude jolted northwest Venezuela on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said and added that the epicentre was 15 miles (24 kilometres) east-northeast of the community of Mene Grande in Zulia state, more than 370 miles (600 kilometres) west of the capital, Caracas. It reported the earthquake had a depth of 5 miles (7.8 kilometres). Many evacuated from residential and office buildings…

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Sep

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US: One killed, two injured after gunman opens fire at immigration office in Dallas; suspect dead

Multiple emergency vehicles were spotted along a highway close to the facility. The area has been cordoned off. Dallas: A person was killed after an unknown assailant on Wednesday shot three people at Immigration and US Customs Enforcement office in the United States’ Dallas. The shooter succumbed due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound, AP reported citing officials.   During a CNN interview on Wednesday, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons acknowledged the shooting incident. The agency has yet to release further information. Multiple emergency vehicles were spotted along a highway close to the facility. The area has been cordoned off. Police launch…

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Sep

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How the 80th UNGA signals diminishing US dominance and shift to a multipolar world order | EXPLAINED

The 80th UN General Assembly wasn't just a meeting; it was a front-row seat to the possible end of an era. With the US championing 'America First' policies, the world is no longer waiting for a single leader. Nations are forging new alliances and openly defying the old guard. New Delhi: The 80th session of the UN General Assembly, convened from September 23-29 in New York, has become a stage for a tectonic shift in global power structures. Rather than reaffirming old hierarchies, many states seized the moment to signal that global leadership is no longer monopolised by a few. The…

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First photo of Afghan boy who survived 94-minute flight journey in plane’s landing gear released

The first picture of the 13-year-old Afghan boy who survived an extraordinary journey hidden in the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air flight from Kabul to New Delhi has been accessed by India TV. New Delhi: The first photo of the young Afghan boy who stowed away inside the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air flight traveling from Kabul to New Delhi. The 13-year-old can be seen being dressed in a beige Pathani suit and black coat, standing nervously at the airport after being discovered by officials on September 21. The image captures the boy’s anxious expression. …

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Massive 50-meter sinkhole swallows Bangkok road, chasm engulfs car, poles; chilling video goes viral

Videos capturing the collapse show the road surface gradually sinking, dragging down several electricity poles and breaking water pipes. Cars attempted to reverse as the hole expanded, cutting through the entire four-lane road. Bangkok: A massive 50-meter deep sinkhole was formed after a part of a road in Thailand’s Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday. The incident caused significant infrastructural damage, prompting the locals to evacuate the area. The traffic was completely shut down on the damaged road following the incident. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt, cited by AP, said no casualties were reported but three vehicles were damaged due to the road…

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‘Bombing their own people’: India mocks Pakistan at UN over air attack on civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

India's response came after reports that the Pakistani Air Force conducted airstrikes in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which killed at least 24 people, including women and children. New York: India on Tuesday criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), accusing Islamabad of "bombing their own people" and misusing the forum to level unfounded allegations against New Delhi. The response came after reports that the Pakistani Air Force carried out airstrikes in Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in at least 24 deaths, including women and children. Social media videos circulating from the area show scenes…

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